Tag: new parents
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Best Breast Milk Storage Bags of 2021
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to storing breast milk, choosing the right bags can make all the difference for new parents. Here’s a roundup of the top breast milk storage bags that stood out in 2021. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags – $11 for 50 bags. These bags are a…
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Which Vaccines Should New Parents Get?
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, it’s easy to get caught up in ensuring your baby receives their vaccinations on schedule, but don’t forget about your own health! Staying current on your vaccinations is just as important, especially when you consider that newborns have underdeveloped immune systems. Keeping yourself protected helps create a “cocoon” around…
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16 Essential Tips Every Expecting Mother Should Consider
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on embarking on the incredible journey of motherhood! Whether you’re about to welcome your little one or have just done so, it’s completely natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions. You’re likely experiencing changes you never anticipated, both physically and mentally. But fear not, friends! I’m here to share some valuable…
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The Sanctimony of New Parents: A Rant on Parenting Perceptions
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s take a moment to vent here… It’s astonishing how parenting has morphed into a competition for martyrdom. Our little ones shouldn’t serve as excuses for neglect or sloppiness, nor should they be a parent’s crutch for justifying every shortcoming. This sentiment has sparked a flurry of social media discussions, particularly among…
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Why My Maternity Leave Isn’t A Vacation
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s set the record straight: my maternity leave is far from a vacation. I don’t require extravagant dinners or lavish getaways to feel fulfilled. But equating my maternity leave with a leisurely retreat? That’s a remarkable misunderstanding of what it truly entails. If you’ve just nurtured a human being inside your body,…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of new parenthood, it’s totally normal to have a whirlwind of emotions. You might be thrilled about meeting your little one but also feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even sad. Sometimes, these feelings can persist and escalate into a more serious issue known as postpartum depression…
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Self-Installing Car Seat? Yes, Please!
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach this summer, a revolutionary self-installing infant car seat will soon be available, providing much-needed reassurance to new parents. We all know the struggles of deciphering an infant car seat manual, right? How many of us have felt sheer terror the first time we placed our precious baby in a…
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Stop Minimizing the Reality of Parenting — Let’s Get Real About It
Get Pregnant Fast As a soon-to-be parent, I dove headfirst into the world of parenting literature and advice long before my baby girl arrived last year. I’ve always had a penchant for research, and preparing for this monumental life change felt like undertaking a major project. Plus, my pregnancy was riddled with challenges that left…
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13 Baby Registry Items Parents Wish They’d Included
Get Pregnant Fast When preparing for a new baby, creating a registry can feel overwhelming. Many parents, like Sarah and Jake, look back and realize they missed out on some essential items that would have made those first few weeks much easier. After welcoming their third child, they’ve compiled a list of baby products they…
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21 Insights from Your Baby’s First Year
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe that this past year has flown by in a whirlwind. It all started with the arrival of my little one last August. Just six months later, we packed up and moved from a quiet town in Maryland to the bustling streets of NYC. Alongside starting new jobs, my…