Tag: postpartum
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How My Baby Took Over My Body
Get Pregnant Fast I opened my eyes to a whirlwind of confusion. At eight months pregnant, I found myself sprawled on the tile floor of a children’s store where my prenatal class was being held. My legs formed a V shape, and I was clad in black tights, which were not the best choice for…
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The Mental Health Crisis Among Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no surprise that a recent study reveals many mothers are facing a mental health crisis. The pressures of motherhood can be overwhelming, and it’s time to acknowledge that struggling isn’t a personal failure. As I navigated my own journey into motherhood, I found myself feeling isolated and sad, which is more…
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Representation Matters: The Support I Found as a Black Mother
Get Pregnant Fast “Right here?” I hesitated. “Yep. Why not?” To my left, my father-in-law was savoring a plate of scrambled eggs. To my right, my partner was cutting up a waffle for our little girl. I glanced down at my newborn son, just four days old, and gently stroked his tiny hand, inhaling deeply.…
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Why Didn’t Anyone Warn Me About The Shadow?
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Let’s Talk About Anything But the End of My Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant Fast There are few things more disheartening than the conclusion of my maternity leave. Sure, binge-watching “The Notebook” during my period or weighing myself right after a buffet feast can be sad, but this? This is on a whole new level. I’ve spent the last several months forging a deep bond with my…
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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Accepting Your Post-Pregnancy Body
Get Pregnant Fast So you’ve just welcomed a new life into the world — congratulations! But as you gaze down at your once firm, bowling-ball-like belly that has transformed into something softer and rounder, you might be feeling a mix of emotions. The reality is that whether you were content with your pre-pregnancy body or…
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Princess or Not, How on Earth Does She Look Like That?
Get Pregnant Fast So, the much-anticipated Royal Baby Watch has concluded, and Kate and Will have welcomed a gorgeous baby girl to their family, joining her big brother, Henry. Like many others, I couldn’t help but let out a few gasps of delight at the first glimpse of the little one. She’s precious. Even more…
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Leggings Are Pants: A Journey of a New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the days leading up to the birth of my twins, scrolling through Facebook and stumbling upon an article that criticized the unrealistic pressures on women to shed baby weight at lightning speed—thanks to some celebrity moms who seemingly left the hospital looking like they’d never even been pregnant. Seriously?…
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The 5 Stages of Intimacy After Baby
1. Keep Your Distance Get Pregnant Fast This phase kicks off the moment you experience your first contraction and lingers until you begin to enjoy more than five uninterrupted hours of sleep. With sore spots from labor, disposable underwear, and soaking through your pajamas multiple times a night, it’s hard to remember that intimacy was…
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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…