Tag: maternal health
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Navigating the First Days and Weeks After Bringing Home Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast The initial days and weeks following the arrival of your little one are likely to be a whirlwind—far from what you may have envisioned. For one, your body still resembles that of a pregnant woman, and it might take a while before you start to feel more like yourself (frustrating, right?). Your…
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Why I Stopped Judging Women’s Birth Choices
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my journey, it’s hard to believe I once held strong opinions about how women should give birth. I used to be quite the advocate for home births, quietly critiquing the choices of others. Yet, my perspective shifted dramatically after my own experiences. As I share my story, I…
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Mother Honors Her Stillborn Child by Donating 92 Gallons of Breast Milk
Get Pregnant Fast When Claire Thompson delivered her stillborn son, Ethan, at just 20 weeks, she experienced an unexpected surge of milk production. While her doctor recommended binding her breasts to suppress lactation, Claire chose a different path. “I realized I had this milk, and I needed to find a way to put it to…
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Understanding SIDS: Beyond Just Sleep Environment
Get Pregnant Fast The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long emphasized the importance of placing babies on their backs to sleep, accompanied by minimal soft bedding. While it remains essential for parents to adhere to these guidelines, emerging research is revealing that the factors contributing to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) extend far beyond…
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Essential Vaccinations for Before and During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast When planning for pregnancy, it’s crucial to be aware of the vaccines you may need both beforehand and during this special time. Not only does this help protect your health, but it also safeguards your baby’s well-being. Let’s break down what you need to know in a friendly chat! Vaccines to Consider…
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Postpartum Depression and Suicide: The Need for a Stronger Community
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across yet another young mother who tragically lost her fight against postpartum depression. She was part of one of my breastfeeding groups online, and my heart aches for her family and friends. It’s time for us to have a serious conversation about postpartum depression (PPD), and I urge you…
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Why I Stopped Inquiring About Women’s Pregnancies
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as a woman’s baby bump starts to show, she quickly realizes that the world is brimming with unsolicited opinions, inquiries, and advice. From gems like “You better sleep now because those days are numbered” to questions about the baby’s gender and comments on her belly size, a pregnant woman is…
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What’s the Distinction Between Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins?
Get Pregnant Fast So you’ve heard about prenatal and postnatal vitamins, but what’s the real difference? Let’s break it down in a casual way. Prenatal Vitamins Prenatal vitamins are designed to support you during pregnancy, packed with essential nutrients that help both you and your growing baby. They typically include higher levels of folic acid,…
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Tess Harper Questions the Lack of Stylish Nursing Bras
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent stunning nursing selfie, model and advocate Tess Harper raised an important issue that many moms can relate to: why are nursing bras so incredibly unappealing? Since welcoming her son, Max, earlier this year, Harper has been vocal about normalizing breastfeeding and has shared several photos of her nursing journey.…