Tag: breastfeeding
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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…
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The Inspiring Support Delta Provided to a Pumping Mother: A Refreshing Change
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming turn of events, a mother has taken to social media to express her gratitude towards Delta Airlines for their remarkable support during her pumping experience on a flight. It’s not every day you come across a story that highlights a company’s commitment to making life easier for nursing mothers,…
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Cut the Onesie Off and Other Permissions for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, we often find ourselves craving a bunch of things: uninterrupted sleep, hot showers, meals enjoyed with both hands, and a laundry situation that doesn’t resemble a Mount Everest of clothes. Did I mention sleep? As a new mom myself, I’ve come to understand that one thing parents—especially moms—really don’t…
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Anything You Can Do, Mia Can Do Better
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 Originally Published: April 16, 2015 The former runway sensation—who is now married to a top NFL quarterback—bid farewell to her modeling career with a final walk at Sao Paolo Fashion Week. “I’m thankful that I embarked on this journey at 14,” she shared on Instagram. “After two decades…
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The Top Manual Breast Pumps of 2024, According to Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow moms! If you’re on the hunt for the best manual breast pumps of 2024, you’ve come to the right place. After chatting with various moms and trying out some products ourselves, we’ve rounded up a list of top picks that are sure to make your pumping experience easier and…
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Working Moms Share Their Pumping Predicaments
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the challenges faced by working mothers are often underestimated. Jessica Miller, a writer and advocate for working parents, recently engaged mothers on her social media to share their experiences with pumping at work. The resulting images paint a stark picture of the reality many face in their quest to…
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Immigration Ban Forces Heartbreaking Separation Between Breastfeeding Mother and Infant at Airport
Get Pregnant Fast In a distressing incident at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a mother from Sudan, who is a legal permanent resident, found herself separated from her 11-month-old daughter for several agonizing hours. The young child, still reliant on breastfeeding, was denied access to her mother while legal representatives fought to prevent her deportation. This…
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Five Kind Strangers Step Up to Breastfeed Baby When His Mother Was Unable
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, every mother has her unique approach. However, one universal truth stands out: mothers will go to great lengths to ensure their babies are well-fed and cared for. Last week, a remarkable story unfolded involving a mother named Emily Johnson, who found herself in a heart-wrenching situation. Hospitalized…