Tag: breastfeeding
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The Reality of Postpartum Weight Loss: No Magical Fairy in Sight
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to the world of motherhood, where the arrival of your little one brings immense joy but also a whirlwind of expectations, especially regarding your body. If you’re a new mom anxiously waiting for the mythical breastfeeding weight loss fairy to sprinkle some magic, you might want to brace yourself — that…
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The Lactation Hotline Experience: A Midnight Misadventure
Get Pregnant Fast Just a few days after bringing my daughter Lily home from the hospital, I found myself barricaded in the bathroom at 1:30 AM, desperately trying to keep the noise down so I wouldn’t wake my husband. Tears streamed down my face as I battled excruciating pain, clutching a crumpled sheet of paper…
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Breaking News: Breastfeeding a 2-Year-Old is Totally Acceptable
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother currently nursing my 2-year-old, Leo, and my 5-year-old, Sam, I can confidently say that tandem breastfeeding is not as uncommon as some might think. While I don’t share many photos of Sam nursing anymore—since he typically only does so at bedtime or for a brief moment during the day—most…
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To the Mom Nursing a Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mama! If you’re nursing a toddler, know that you’re not alone in navigating the ups and downs of this journey. Here’s a little reassurance for you: It’s perfectly fine that you’re the only one who can soothe your child into nap time. It’s absolutely okay that you’re the one they…
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Stop Dictating How Moms ‘Should’ Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my breastfeeding journey, a wave of memories washes over me: late-night snuggles with my baby, the struggle with a breast pump that seemed to mock my efforts, and the awkwardness of navigating around the house with a nursing pillow strapped to me like some old-timey theater usher. I…
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Navigating the First Days and Weeks After Bringing Home Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast The initial days and weeks following the arrival of your little one are likely to be a whirlwind—far from what you may have envisioned. For one, your body still resembles that of a pregnant woman, and it might take a while before you start to feel more like yourself (frustrating, right?). Your…
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Exclusive: Jenna’s Transformation After Baby!
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 13, 2023 Originally Published: March 25, 2021 Jenna Sparks turned heads when she made her first trip out for groceries just ten weeks postpartum. This second-time mom looked like a walking reminder of the importance of birth control as she hopped into her car, coffee in hand, and accidentally splashed…
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Understanding SIDS: Beyond Just Sleep Environment
Get Pregnant Fast The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long emphasized the importance of placing babies on their backs to sleep, accompanied by minimal soft bedding. While it remains essential for parents to adhere to these guidelines, emerging research is revealing that the factors contributing to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) extend far beyond…