Tag: new parents
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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…
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A Snapshot That Captures the Essence of New Parenthood
Menu Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 20, 2016 Originally Published: July 20, 2016 Every parent knows the struggle of diaper blowouts, a rite of passage that transcends all birth methods, feeding choices, and parenting philosophies. Whether you’ve given birth vaginally or via c-section, whether you choose to breastfeed or use formula, one universal truth…
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Understanding Dream Feeding: What It Is and How to Do It
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the sleep patterns of a new baby can be quite the challenge, especially if your little one is past the newborn phase and still waking frequently during the night. If you’re looking for a way to help your baby sleep longer at night, you might want to consider a technique known…
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Healing from Postpartum Depression: Waiting for the Scars to Fade
Get Pregnant Fast The sun shone brightly that late October afternoon as I arrived at the hospital. My husband, Jake, approached the car, and I shifted into park. “How long do you think you’ll be?” he asked, concern etched on his face. “I’m not sure, maybe about 20 minutes,” I replied, assuring him I’d text…
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Mom’s Hilarious Cartoons Capture the Reality of New Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 9, 2017 Originally Published: Jan. 9, 2017 Mom’s delightful and relatable cartoons perfectly encapsulate the journey of new parenthood. You might be familiar with Claire Johnson and her brutally honest (and absolutely side-splitting) illustrations that tackle the not-so-glamorous aspects of pregnancy. This talented artist and mother of two shares her…
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You May Miss Some Moments, But Not All of Them
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Recently, my family embarked on a road trip to our cabin in the picturesque region of upstate New York. Reflecting on past experiences, I remember how arduous these journeys were when my boys were infants. A seemingly simple four-hour drive could easily stretch into an all-day affair, filled with…
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20 Things to Avoid Saying to a Mom with a Colicky Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Having a colicky baby can feel like being trapped in a relentless loop of sleepless nights and endless cries, and I know this all too well. When my first son arrived, it took me weeks to realize that his constant fussing wasn’t just a phase of infancy—it was colic. I was a…
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The Great Misnomer: “Mom and Baby Are Doing Just Fine”
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my daughter into the world a year ago, my partner wasted no time in sharing the news: she weighed this much, measured that much, and of course, “mom and baby are doing just fine.” This phrase, a staple in the announcement of new life, suddenly struck me as absurd.…
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So You’re Curious About My Baby’s Sleep Habits?
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting So You’re Curious About My Baby’s Sleep Habits? by Jamie Thompson Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 4, 2023 “How’s he sleeping?” This is the question that everyone seems to ask. It comes up in nearly every conversation, right after “Hi.” It usually comes with a head tilt, a…