postr/StutterNovember 7, 2025

Postpartum stuttering

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Postpartum stuttering I have had a moderate stutter since I was around 6/7 which is mostly anxiety based however it did improve during my teens and early 20’s with some people not even knowing I stutter. I am now 29 and I recently had a baby 6 weeks ago. During my pregnancy I was around 90% fluent, since having my son I am less than 50% fluent and I am blocking on every sentence, especially when someone asks me a question- especially my sons name! Has this happened to any other female stutters on here? I am a covert stutter and I’m worried I’m going to become isolated as I am avoiding spending time with my friends/family until my speech improves. Thank you!

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightRepetitions & Prolongations

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