Tag: postpartum
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The Benefits of Sleeping in Separate Rooms: How It Changed Our Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast When our son was born, I was plunged into a state of constant exhaustion. The physical toll of three grueling days of labor followed by a challenging delivery left me drained. Add to that the never-ending nighttime feedings with a baby who struggled to latch, and I found myself dozing off at…
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The Transformation of a Mother’s Intimacy Journey: A Peek Inside Her Underwear Drawer
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson The average woman supposedly owns around 21 pairs of underwear. While this statistic might hold some weight, I believe it’s a tad exaggerated. If you’re anything like me—navigating life in your late 30s with a penchant for chocolate chip cookies and a wardrobe that spans sizes 6 to 16—you…
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11 Essential Tips for Navigating the Postpartum Period
Get Pregnant Fast You only truly appreciate the peaceful moments of pregnancy when your little one makes their grand entrance, and suddenly you find yourself weeping in a lukewarm bath at 3 a.m., clutching essential oils. Honestly, I would take the first trimester’s morning sickness over the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum any day. But fear…
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This Is What 24 Hours Postpartum Really Looks Like: A Mom’s Authentic Selfie Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast There’s quite a buzz around the topic of “post-baby bodies,” but anyone who has experienced childbirth knows that your body’s appearance is the last thing on your mind during that whirlwind postpartum phase. One mom decided to share her reality on Facebook, capturing what true postpartum life looks like—and her candid message…
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10 Surprising Aspects of Undergoing a C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast After experiencing labor at just 35 weeks, I found myself in the hospital, enduring stalled contractions and an unyielding 4 centimeters of dilation. Two weeks later, despite the intense contractions, I wasn’t able to deliver my twins naturally, leading me to the unexpected world of C-sections. While I had done my research,…
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Letting Go of Postpartum People-Pleasing
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of new motherhood! Just as I’m navigating the chaos of bleeding and sore, leaking breasts, I get a text: “Can I come over to see the baby?” Seriously? We haven’t caught up in ages, but of course, now is the perfect time for that visit! It’s as if people…
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Navigating the Postpartum Journey While Recovering from an Eating Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I found the postpartum phase especially challenging while working through my recovery from an eating disorder. My journey began at 17, and I struggled with anorexia for much of my twenties. For almost five years, I didn’t have a natural period, so when I discovered I was pregnant…
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5 Essential Tips for New Moms Transitioning Back to Work
Get Pregnant Fast As you finally start to feel at ease with your newborn—navigating those late-night diaper changes, perfecting the art of the stroller, and mastering the art of sleep deprivation—it’s time to face the reality of returning to work. While some new moms can’t wait to ditch the cozy sweatpants for professional attire, others…
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A Message for Moms Who Don’t ‘Bounce Back’ After Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, shall we? The pressure on new moms to immediately return to their pre-pregnancy bodies can be overwhelming. Thanks to a constant stream of celebrity narratives, many women feel they should effortlessly slip back into their skinny jeans right after giving birth. But the reality is far different.…
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The ‘4th Trimester’ Is Real—Here’s What Happens Postpartum
Get Pregnant Fast Just when you thought you’d reached the end of your pregnancy journey, you find out there’s another phase to navigate: the “4th trimester.” This term refers to the postpartum period that lasts from the moment your baby arrives until they turn three months old. It’s a time filled with significant changes for…