Tag: weight gain
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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…