Tag: weight gain
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My Daughter’s Struggle with Weight Taught Me to Embrace More Than Just Numbers
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of my daughter’s life, I found myself fixated on the scale. I visited the pediatrician every few days, anxiously watching as the nurse weighed my squirming little girl. Each time, I held my breath, hoping for even the slightest gain, but the numbers rarely budged. My heart sank…
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How I Leveraged My Pregnancy to Justify My Unreasonable Demands
When the Delivery Driver Arrives Get Pregnant Fast I first encountered our delivery driver while expecting my second child, all while managing a lively 1-year-old. If he arrived during crucial moments—like nap time, mealtime, or even during my beloved reruns of Friends—my temper would flare. Did he really need to honk and ring the bell?…
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NY Post’s Distasteful Attempt to Shame Expecting Celebrities Over Weight Gain
Get Pregnant Fast It seems like the New York Post is scraping the bottom of the barrel for clicks by targeting pregnant celebrities and their weight gain. Why not? It’s slow news week, after all. A female journalist from the publication recently commented on the medically recommended weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds during…
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Understanding Premature Baby Weight: Size, Risks, and Tips
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a premature baby into the world can bring a mix of emotions, especially when it comes to their size and weight. Many might wonder about their little one’s growth as they still appear small even months after birth. Rest assured, these tiny miracles gain weight at their own pace, often keeping…
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Obesity and Pregnancy: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Just moments after my Cesarean section, my OBGYN, a remarkable woman with an engaging French accent and an impressive resume, leaned in with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry,” she said softly. “The incision is very low. You’ll be able to wear a bikini.” I chuckled to myself, “What would I have done…
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Embracing My Body After Gaining 30 Pounds
Get Pregnant Fast I’m currently navigating a challenging chapter in my life. For the past six months, I’ve been grappling with the shadows of depression, but thankfully, I’m beginning to emerge from that storm and step into a brighter, sunnier place. While this is a positive shift, it comes with a bittersweet realization — I’ve…
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10 Insights from My Experience as a Slim Pregnant Woman
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy, much like women themselves, comes in a variety of forms. Some expectant mothers showcase perfectly rounded bellies, while others sport shapes that are more oblong or elongated. There are those who carry high, and those who carry low; some gain weight from head to toe, while others appear barely pregnant. Regardless…
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Do Partners Experience Pregnancy Symptoms? 6 Surprising Symptoms for Expectant Fathers
Get Pregnant Fast You may already be aware of the various changes and symptoms that pregnant women experience, but did you know that their partners can experience similar effects? This phenomenon, often referred to as couvade syndrome, suggests that partners can share in the pregnancy experience—both physically and emotionally. If you’re supporting a pregnant partner,…
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Former Runway Model Dares to Embrace Healthy Weight Gain
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move towards self-acceptance, former runway model Jenna Richards has chosen to reject the unrealistic beauty standards of the fashion industry and celebrate her natural body. After years of battling the pressures of maintaining an unhealthy weight through extreme dieting, Richards is now advocating for body positivity and encouraging others…