Get Through the Roughest Parts of Parenting With a Little Help From These Subreddits

Is your womb currently inhabited by one or more tiny people? This is the community for you. The "Bumpers" can commiserate about every uncomfortable moment of pregnancy, from heartburn to swollen feet to constipation. And when your hormones turn you into a blubbering mess, this is also the place to share your TIC ("Today I Cried") stories.

Check it out here: r/babybumps.

The NICU is a place nobody wants their child to see, but it's a reality for thousands of families every year. Visit this community for someone to lean on when you're feeling depleted, and for photos and stories from NICU graduates who have been where you are.

Check it out here: r/nicuparents.

Teething. Sleep regression. Clinginess. If any of these phrases make your eye twitch, it might be time to hit up this popular community dedicated to life with a newborn/infant/toddler. The group is also tremendously supportive to anyone struggling with mental health and/or body issues during the postpartum phase, underscoring that it's okay to not be okay.

Check it out here: r/beyondthebump.

With more than 95,000 members, this community is a catch-all for parenting advice, resources, and quality memes. It's also a repository for cute photos of Redditors' kids when you need a reminder that your little one won't always be covered in snot and crumbs.

Check it out here: r/mommit.

Sometimes, a mom's just gotta go off. When you feel like changing your identity and fleeing the country to finally get some peace and quiet, consult the "BroMos" instead. This community is the internet equivalent of screaming into a pillow when your kid or partner is pushing your buttons, and it's glorious.

Check it out here: r/breakingmom.

Parenthood is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether your child is learning to walk or heading off to college, you will find a Redditor in this group who understands what you're going through.

Check it out here: r/parenting.

Adoptive parents face unique challenges that outsiders might not understand. This subreddit offers a supportive environment to parents of adopted children of all ages. The community is also open to those who were adopted as children, enabling a rich dialogue with multiple perspectives.

Check it out here: r/adoption.