Tag: postpartum
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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…
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The New Mom Relief Pass
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of my first child, I was eager to feel like my pre-baby self again. I had no clue what the journey of new motherhood entailed, but I was adamant about rushing back to “normal”—whatever that might mean. It didn’t take long to realize that I wouldn’t be returning to…
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13 Moments Every Mom Should Prepare For a Little Gas
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating motherhood comes with its fair share of surprises, and one of the most unexpected (and often embarrassing) revelations is just how gassy you can become after having kids. I remember my first pregnancy vividly, armed with every book I could find and advice from friends, thinking I was ready for anything.…
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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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Hemorrhoids: The Unexpected Truth Nobody Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast Years ago, when I could rise from bed without the aid of six Aleve and my skin still had some elasticity, I held a completely misguided view of hemorrhoids. In my youthful ignorance, I thought they were the most repulsive affliction known to humankind, and the very thought of experiencing them filled…
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Why Postpartum Sex Feels Like Your First Time
Get Pregnant Fast After welcoming my little one into the world, I assumed I’d be a pro in the bedroom. After all, I had successfully birthed a child, so how hard could it be to jump back into intimacy? But once the baby arrived, I quickly realized that not only was I saying goodbye to…