Tag: breastfeeding
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9 Parenting Decisions I Never Thought I’d Make Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the whirlwind of parenthood, I fancied myself a parenting guru. I had it all figured out—at least, that’s what I thought. But once I welcomed my little one into the world, I quickly realized how naive I truly was. The simple tasks I once tackled with ease, like changing…
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My Breastfed Baby Won’t Take a Bottle: Help Me, Sarah!
Get Pregnant Fast Hi there! I’m Sarah, and I’m in a bit of a bind. My little one is 10 weeks old, and with my return to work just around the corner, I’ve been trying to transition her to a bottle of pumped milk. Unfortunately, she’s completely refusing it, and I’m starting to feel a…
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To the Teen Who Inspired Me with Your Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Server at the Local Diner, I want to take a moment to thank you for a small gesture that made a significant impact on my day. “I saw you nursing your baby, and I just wanted to say how proud I am of you for breastfeeding in public. Thank you for…
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Navigating the Challenges of Breastfeeding a Premature Baby
Get Pregnant Fast I’ll be honest: I had a dreamy picture of breastfeeding in my mind. Despite hearing my friends share their struggles, I thought I would sail through the experience. The horror stories about cracked nipples, unpredictable latch, and sheer exhaustion seemed like something that happened to others, not me. I imagined cozy moments…
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Navigating Postpartum Anxiety: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast My experience with childbirth was quite challenging—after 30 hours of labor, I ended up with a c-section. To add to the difficulty, I faced breastfeeding challenges since my little one had a tongue tie, and then we battled colic. It was a lot to bear. I share this because I feel the…
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Letting Go of Breastfeeding Guilt: A Journey of Acceptance
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Opening that first can of formula for my newborn felt like a punch to the gut. Sure, sleep deprivation and a whirlwind of postpartum emotions played their part, but it was also a moment of profound sorrow. I had envisioned exclusively breastfeeding, but after weeks of effort, it became clear…
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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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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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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…