Tag: recovery
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Vaginal Tears During and After Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast After giving birth, it’s common to feel a bit worse for wear, especially if you experience a vaginal tear. But don’t fret! There are effective ways to speed up your recovery and alleviate the discomfort. What is a vaginal tear? A vaginal tear is a laceration that can occur during vaginal delivery,…
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Hey There, You’re Not in Your Twenties Anymore – Time for a Reality Check!
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Chris, I have to say, I’m truly sorry. You had a solid run as an athlete without any serious injuries—at least none that required major surgery. But the reality is that aging isn’t kind. It’s going to be tough going through rehab and adjusting to a more sedentary lifestyle for a…
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The 7 Stages of Being Cleared for Postpartum Sex
Get Pregnant Fast When contemplating the journey of motherhood, our minds often dwell on the joys that await. Yes, we anticipate sleepless nights and a few physical changes, but the excitement typically revolves around cuddles, coos, and the overwhelming love we’ll shower on our tiny human. The instinctual desire to breathe in that sweet baby…
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What I Wish I Knew Before My Second C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast If your first C-section was anything like mine, it was a whirlwind of chaos. Being thrust into major surgery after hours of grueling labor is far from anyone’s idea of a pleasant experience. As I prepared for the arrival of my second child, I was genuinely apprehensive about facing the same ordeal…
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Postpartum Depression: It Truly Takes a Village
Get Pregnant Fast On a fateful day in June 2011, I found myself confined to a stark white room at The Rockyview Hospital, with nothing but a bed and a plate of food that the crisis team had thoughtfully provided. Overwhelmed by sleep deprivation and consumed by obsessive thoughts, I was grappling with the soul-crushing…
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Hello, I’m a Mom, and I Struggle with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, I’m a mom, and I have to confess something important: I’m dealing with alcoholism. I might not fit the stereotype — I’m a well-educated, middle-class 36-year-old who attends church regularly. I don’t resemble the classic image of a drunken mess you might see in old Westerns, but I’ve come to…