Tag: breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Moms Can Relate to Jessica Hart’s Splash Mountain Snap
Get Pregnant Fast We all know that life as a breastfeeding mom brings its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to unexpected moments. Jessica Hart recently shared a comical Instagram photo from her day at Disneyland, and it perfectly encapsulates the wild ride of nursing motherhood. What she probably expected to be a…
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Nursing Pillows Must Comply with New Safety Standards: What Moms Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mamas! If you’ve been relying on a nursing pillow to make feeding your little one easier, there’s some important news you need to be aware of. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has rolled out new safety standards for nursing pillows, and it’s all about keeping our babies safe.…
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Celebrating the Strength of Working Moms: A Portrait Project
Get Pregnant Fast When we think of mothers, nurturing and caregiving often come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that mothers are also incredibly resilient and capable individuals. One photographer in Texas is on a heartfelt mission to highlight the strength of working moms through her latest artistic venture. Meet Mia Johnson Meet Mia…
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OBGYNs Now Emphasize Respecting Women’s Choices on Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant shift, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released an updated stance that underscores the importance of respecting a woman’s choice not to breastfeed. This comes as a relief for mothers who choose formula feeding, often facing unwarranted judgment and feelings of isolation. Traditionally, ACOG advocated for…
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, new moms! If you’re wondering whether you can shed those extra pounds while nursing, you’re not alone. Many women grapple with this question, and the answer can vary depending on several factors. How Breastfeeding Affects Your Weight When you breastfeed, your body burns an additional 400 to 500 calories a…
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Hilarious Video Captures the Breast Journey After Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to a variety of changes in a woman’s body—some delightful and others, well, not so much. A humorous video shared by the Facebook page Breastfeeding Mama Talk from the Polish blog SuperStyler perfectly illustrates the evolution of a mother’s breasts from the blissful days of pregnancy to…
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A Letter to My Postpartum Self: Words of Wisdom for the Journey Ahead
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me, First off, congratulations on welcoming your little one into the world! Seriously, don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise. You have every right to roll your eyes or even give a playful punch to anyone who dares to say anything negative. Remember, you also have the right to dismiss comments…
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I’m Ready to Wean: A Mother’s Honest Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Thompson Updated: Aug. 20, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 27, 2015 Dear sweet son, it’s time for a little heart-to-heart. I’ve come to the realization that I might be the enabler in our relationship. You see, I would really like to stop breastfeeding, pumping, and everything else that comes with being…
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Captivating ‘Tree Of Life’ Breastfeeding Photos Are Taking the Internet by Storm
Get Pregnant Fast Mothers worldwide are elevating their breastfeeding photos to an art form using a unique app. If you thought capturing a moment of a mother nursing her child couldn’t get any more enchanting, think again. The photo editing app PicsArt is transforming breastfeeding selfies—often dubbed “brelfies”—into stunning visuals with its TreeOfLife edits. The…
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Milk and Milky: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast My breasts, affectionately known as “the girls,” and I have navigated a complex journey together. It wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that I truly recognized the unrealistic standards I had imposed on them over the years. Caught up in societal pressures to achieve the “ideal” look—smaller, smoother, perkier—I grappled with…