r/Maternity

I recently applied for a preschool job while 16 weeks pregnant. I did not disclose my pregnancy. I was excited to get the job offer but am now second-guessing whether I should accept the job or not. The person interviewing me stressed that they want someone who can work for a long time with the class. They had a teacher leave 1 month into the school year due to their mother getting sick. The 2 yr olds were devastated and kept asking when she would come back. The director stressed they do not want a repeat of that happening and wanted me to be honest about how long I could work there. I felt on the spot because I know if they knew I was pregnant I wouldn't be considered. Would I be a bad person for accepting the job and not disclosing my pregnancy?

Aside from that, I had blood work that shows i have low immunity to measles, chicken pox and rubella. I am wondering if I should be working in childcare at all. I spoke with my OBGYN and they said it should be fine as long as parents keep their children home when sick. I'm not sure how practical it is to expect parents to do so, however.

We do not have a bathtub in our home. Which baby bath would you suggest?

I went in to L&D last night after being transferred due to strong contractions (60-64 mmHg). I was not dehydrated, no infections, nothing— but I was found to be 1cm dilated, not leaking amniotic fluid yet. I have no idea how long it may take, but my partner wants to try being intimate after going without for months. I’m a little nervous it’ll make the contractions come back… what is the likelihood it would? Definitely want to try, and as slow as possible though.

I have 28 mm cervix length at 14 weeks. Is this normal? Is there any chance for stitch?

Hello, I have started a remote position in Ontario on April 25th (I was 24 weeks 5 days pregnant). I am due on August 5th and have 3 months of probation to complete. I am thinkin to tell on July 25th. Under the Employment Standards Act (ON), I am required to provide two weeks' notice before commencing my maternity leave. I understand I can go into early labour. I want to have my benefits to kick in before the delivery. HELP!

FTM. My daughter will be 11 months old when I go back to work in July and I’m sooooo anxious about going back to work leaving her at home and also leaving her with a nanny. My husband will initially WFH the days I go to work and my mum has kindly offered to help as well however my daughter is going through a bad separation anxiety phase so she’s basically glued to mama all the time. Now I’m so worried about how my husband, my mum or the nanny will manage her when I’m not there? Who will tell them what she wants when’s she’s upset and what they should do? I know it’s going to be hard but I feel so sick thinking about it sometimes. I’ll be working 2.5 days a week with only one long day 8-5 but omg the thought of being away for her for that long makes me so sad. How did you all manage? How hard was it? I know my daughter will have to learn and adapt but thinking about her missing me and struggling to fall asleep or something breaks my heart so bad!!!!! Please give this mama advice and tips on how I console myself that my baby is ok without me and she’ll learn and how do I teach myself to be ok without her!!!!

My mil and mother are constantly telling me to put the baby in the crib because I'll regret it later on, I do place him on a gym mat and give him tummy time but he likes sleeping in my arms.

Baby is 7 weeks old, almost 2 months.

Is carrying my baby around in my arms or letting him sleep there creating a bad habit?

Every time I ask "what will happen later?" They have no answer, but I've never seen an 18 yr old wanting his mom to hold him, so I'm guessing not much.

Hi everyone, I’m a new mom who’s been exclusively pumping and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to find the right breast pump.

I really need one with strong, effective suction that can empty me well and quickly, but it also has to be super portable and truly hands-free so I can actually move around, take care of my baby, or even answer a few work messages without being stuck in one spot. I’d love to hear honest feedback from other new moms before I decide.

I’m a healthcare worker mom who often needs to step away for short periods during work, and a lot of my coworkers use the Momcozy Air1 because it’s honestly so lightweight and comfortable for busy, high pressure healthcare environments.

I’m also curious if you have any other pump recommendations, please share in the comments what pump you’re using, how strong the suction feels, how efficient it is, and how portable it really is in daily life.

Thank you so much, this community has been such a big support during this journey!

Not sure if I’m looking for advice or more so just solidarity. Baby girl has just been going through it since she was about 3 weeks old and I find myself just constantly questioning everything I’m doing.
She is now 5 weeks old but is extremely Velcro, and pretty much if she is awake she is fussy. She was labeled as colicky at about 3 and a half weeks by the peds, and then two days ago she was prescribed Pepcid for reflux so we just started that.
I know there are so many developmental and growth leaps that happen around now…it’s just deflating when I feel like she is literally not content even for a minute anywhere but our arms, and now sometimes even in our arms she is still screaming even if she just woke up/ate/had diaper.
I will be returning to work soon and even now would love to be able to put her in the stroller for a walk without her screaming, but as my return to work comes closer I know I will need her to be able to be content in the crib/bassinet/swing/ANYWHERE but nothing is working and I don’t want her to CIO.
If your baby was similar, when did it get better? I would love to know happier days are on the horizon not only for us but for her too.