Tag: postpartum support
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10 Strategies to Simplify New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When the excitement of pregnancy sets in, many soon-to-be mothers dive into planning for their baby’s arrival. You might find yourself reading countless books, combing through articles, and pinning ideas like crazy on Pinterest. However, nothing quite prepares you for the reality of life with a newborn once you bring them home.…
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What New Fathers Should Know to Support Their Partners
Get Pregnant Fast As my younger sibling, Jake, and his wife, Emma, prepare to welcome their second child, I feel it’s my responsibility as the wise, seasoned older sister to share some essential insights about the journey ahead. Having navigated the rollercoaster of parenthood myself (seven times over, mind you), I believe I have some…
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14 Realities of Bringing Home a Rainbow Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In March 2014, I welcomed my second daughter, Mia, into the world. Her name, meaning “mine,” serves as a testament to the hope and love I carry after losing my first baby, Emma, to stillbirth. Mia is our rainbow baby—a term used for a child born following the loss of a sibling.…
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Second-Time Moms Deserve Support Too: Let’s Rally Around Them
Get Pregnant Fast When a first-time mom welcomes her baby, it’s like the world stops to celebrate. Friends flood social media with congratulatory messages. A baby shower is thrown, complete with a cake that’s mysteriously devoured late at night (because, let’s be honest, pregnancy cravings are real). Hospital visits are plentiful, filled with adorable gifts…