Tag: postpartum
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Top Picks for Treating Postpartum Stretch Marks in 2023
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating postpartum recovery can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to the skin changes that come with it. If you’re dealing with stretch marks after giving birth, don’t fret! There are plenty of effective products out there to help you. Here’s a friendly guide to some of the best options…
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: My Hidden Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast This is the reality of postpartum depression: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper Postpartum anxiety and depression often don’t appear as you might expect, especially when viewed through the lens of a perfectly curated Instagram post. Surprised? I certainly was. I had a beautiful birthing experience, but it…
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Why Every Hospital Should Embrace the Revolutionary Co-Sleeping Bed for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to get out of a hospital bed just to soothe your crying newborn after a c-section or vaginal delivery, you’re not alone. A game-changing invention has emerged that could make those exhausting nights a thing of the past. An Australian parenting website recently showcased a maternity…
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12 Misconceptions I Had About New Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an incredible journey filled with unexpected challenges. Here are twelve misconceptions I had before becoming a parent that I wish I had known better. Maternity leave is a break from work. Sure, I don’t miss the daily grind of office life or dressing up for meetings, but maternity leave turned…
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Embracing the Transformative Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Entering motherhood often feels like losing a piece of yourself, marking a significant transition in your life. Typically, rites of passage come with insights and tools to help you navigate your new responsibilities. However, when you become a mother, all you’re met with are diaper coupons, a complimentary can of formula (regardless…
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The Hilarious (And Gross) Reality of Life After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the unfiltered truths of postpartum life that you likely won’t hear from your well-meaning friends or those overly polished parenting books. If you’re expecting, consider this your heads-up. Blogger Laura Mitchell recently went viral for her honest Facebook post detailing “20 Things To Know After You’ve Just Birthed A…
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What to Anticipate After Welcoming Triplets
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting What to Anticipate After Welcoming Triplets by Lisa Thompson Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 26, 2012 When I was expecting triplets, I eagerly devoured a book titled What to Expect When You’re Expecting. I was particularly fixated on the brief section dedicated to multiple births, reading it on repeat…
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The True Weight a Mother Bears
Get Pregnant Fast When I think of motherhood, I often reflect on the early days of my pregnancy. During my first trimester, I lost seven pounds, as the only things I could stomach were waffles, cereal, and sugary pastries. The nausea was so debilitating that I had no idea pregnancy could bring on such intense…
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I Imagined Tossing My Baby Out the Window: A Raw Reflection on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Once or twice daily, I find myself confronted by fleeting images of extreme violence directed at my baby. These visions are momentary—just a flicker in my peripheral vision, lasting only a fraction of a second. Sometimes, I’m the one inflicting this imagined harm; other times, it’s an external force. My partner, Jake,…
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The Misconception About Shedding Baby Weight
Get Pregnant Fast I recently bumped into a friend, Lisa, who had just welcomed a new baby into her family. She looked stunning, with no signs of the pregnancy weight in sight. Naturally, I couldn’t help but ask, “What’s your secret?” “Oh, you know,” she said nonchalantly. “Chasing after my toddler and the baby has…