Tag: new moms
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Embracing the Challenges of New Motherhood: A Candid Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast Before you embark on the journey of motherhood, you often vow that you won’t become one of those moms who loses her identity, neglects her well-being, or abandons her interests. It sounds like an easy promise to keep, but fast forward nine months, and you might find yourself in the middle of…
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These ‘Milestone’ Cards for New Moms Are a Must-Have
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to celebrating milestones, it’s time to shift the focus from just the little ones to the incredible achievements of new moms. Think about it: that blissful first three hours of uninterrupted sleep, savoring a hot meal without a toddler’s interruption, or finishing your coffee without needing to reheat it…
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Navigating the Shift to Motherhood While Prioritizing Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast People often inquire, “How’s the transition into motherhood treating you?” Much like the casual exchanges we have with acquaintances about our day-to-day lives, this question often seeks a surface-level response. New moms are expected to beam with joy, maybe glance down at their little one with pride, and respond with, “It’s absolutely…
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10 Commandments for Visiting New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Parker Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 Originally Published: Feb. 17, 2015 In recent years, there’s been an influx of articles highlighting what new moms really need post-delivery. These often feature beautifully arranged gift baskets filled with everything from soothing lotions to handcrafted baby foot sculptures. However, as a new mom myself…
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Ladies, It’s Time to Talk About the Unpleasant Realities of Postpartum Life
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real, friends. The journey into motherhood is filled with beautiful moments, but there are plenty of gross and unexpected surprises lurking in the postpartum phase. It’s time to shed some light on what happens after giving birth, because no one ever prepares us for this stuff—probably because it’s, well, not…
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25 Thoughts That Cross the Minds of New Moms
Are they seriously letting me leave with this baby, no tests or anything? How can such a tiny human produce so much poop in a single day? How can one little being eat so much in just 24 hours? If only I had an extra pair of hands—why hasn’t evolution figured that out? What day…
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Foods to Limit or Avoid While Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on your new little one! The exciting journey of breastfeeding opens up your diet much more than it was during pregnancy. However, there are still certain foods you might want to keep an eye on or even avoid altogether while nursing. While you can enjoy a variety of delicious meals, some…
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Why Every New Mom Deserves a Postpartum Babymoon
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my first child, I fell victim to the myth that women could effortlessly “bounce back” just days after giving birth. I dove headfirst into cooking, cleaning, and hosting visitors, all while my newborn was merely days old. This overexertion led me down a path of panic attacks and postpartum…
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We Need a New Term for New Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Merriam-Webster Editors, I recently learned you added a whopping 150 new words to your dictionary. That’s a substantial number! I mean, it’s more words than some teenagers might use in a week. Among those words were “selfie” and “tweep.” “Selfie”? “Tweep”? I must admit, I thought perhaps there was a typo…
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When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go as Planned
Menu Parenting Breastfeeding Challenges: A Personal Journey Get Pregnant Fast I recently parted with an item that has held both joyful and painful memories for me—a rocking chair that has occupied the nursery for nearly a decade. Little did I know that removing it to make space for a new tent would stir such a…