Tag: postpartum
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Finding Resilience After Losing My Green Beret Husband in Combat
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “the shot heard around the world” has historical roots, famously penned by Emerson in relation to the Revolutionary War. Yet, it resonates profoundly with what I experienced just over a year ago on January 5, 2016. Two men stepped into our yard, bordered by the white picket fence, and approached…
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The Silent Struggles of New Moms: A Closer Look at Post-Pregnancy Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of motherhood, most are familiar with the typical trials and tribulations of pregnancy—nausea, fatigue, swelling, and a host of other physical discomforts. However, what many don’t realize is that some of these issues can linger long after the baby arrives, sometimes affecting a woman’s health for a lifetime. This…
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Hey C-Section Mom, You’re a Total Badass
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the conversation around childbirth, there’s often a misguided narrative that suggests cesarean births aren’t “real” births. New mom, Lisa Thompson, recently took to social media to share her c-section scar, passionately rebutting this notion. “I had a massive fibroid pressing on my cervix and a low-lying placenta, which…
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Understanding Stretch Marks: Causes and Solutions
Get Pregnant Fast Stretch marks may not be entirely preventable, but there are ways to manage their appearance effectively. As your body undergoes changes, especially during pregnancy, your skin stretches significantly to accommodate the growing baby. This can lead to those familiar squiggly lines that many people experience. “Stretch marks are quite common during pregnancy;…
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Hilarious Video Captures the Breast Journey After Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to a variety of changes in a woman’s body—some delightful and others, well, not so much. A humorous video shared by the Facebook page Breastfeeding Mama Talk from the Polish blog SuperStyler perfectly illustrates the evolution of a mother’s breasts from the blissful days of pregnancy to…
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A Letter to My Postpartum Self: Words of Wisdom for the Journey Ahead
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me, First off, congratulations on welcoming your little one into the world! Seriously, don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise. You have every right to roll your eyes or even give a playful punch to anyone who dares to say anything negative. Remember, you also have the right to dismiss comments…
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Let’s Stop Glamorizing C-Sections: The Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a troubling trend I’ve noticed lately: women dismissing C-sections as an “easy” alternative to vaginal delivery. This notion couldn’t be more misguided. Just the other day, while chatting with some friends about my upcoming scheduled C-section, they remarked on how fortunate I was to avoid the pain of labor. One friend…
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Overwhelmed Yet Thrilled: Embracing Birth and Those First Postpartum Moments
Get Pregnant Fast The arrival of my second child was a whirlwind. Just hours after the first contraction hit, my partner, Jake, hurried me to the hospital. Following the nurse’s instructions, I paced the hallway, trying to stay calm. She wanted me to walk for a couple of hours before re-evaluating my progress. To my…
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Navigating the Postpartum Journey: The Unspoken Truths
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never been one to keep track of dates. Important reminders like Thanksgiving being the fourth Thursday of November or the fact that New Year’s Day is just a week after Christmas slip my mind like water through a sieve. If you know when the Harvest Moon rises or when Daylight Saving…
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It’s Perfectly Normal If You’re Not Feeling It
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 Originally Published: Sep. 6, 2023 You remember the days when intimacy was a spontaneous and frequent part of your life. As a teenager, it was a thrilling obsession. In the early years of your marriage, it was a nightly ritual, and you couldn’t fathom how anyone could…