Tag: postpartum recovery
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Safe Ab Exercises for Pregnant Women
Get Pregnant Fast It’s totally possible to keep your abs engaged during pregnancy, and doing so can actually be beneficial for your body. If you’re expecting and wondering how to maintain your core strength, you’re in the right place! Are Ab Exercises Safe During Early Pregnancy? Generally, if your healthcare provider hasn’t advised against exercising,…
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Last-Minute Shopping for Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare to welcome your little one, the to-do list can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to last-minute shopping. Here are some essentials that you won’t want to forget. 1. Disposable Changing Pads These are a must for on-the-go diaper changes. The Munchkin Arm & Hammer Disposable Changing Pad, priced…
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What Is Bodily? — New Postpartum Care Website Launches
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing a new baby home is a monumental life change, and it’s just as important to prioritize your own healing as it is to care for your little one. Enter Bodily, a newly launched postpartum care brand that is here to support new moms during their recovery journey. Often, postpartum care gets…
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10 Items I Overlooked for My Baby Registry
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the baby registry process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming for first-time expectant parents. As you prepare for the arrival of your little one, it’s easy to get lost in the endless options and forget some essential items. While you might think you need a fancy wipe warmer or a trendy…
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But She Was Worth It, Right?
Get Pregnant Fast Having a child transformed my very essence—down to my core. I still remember being in a haze of pain medication when someone asked me, “But your daughter was worth it, right?” Lying in my hospital bed, I couldn’t help but question that very notion. During my second trimester, a sudden, sharp pain…
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The Unspoken Truth About Pooping After a C-Section: A New Mom’s Tale
Get Pregnant Fast Before embarking on the journey of motherhood, I was bombarded with warnings from my friends who already had kids. They shared tales that made me question my future sanity. “Forget sleep,” they said. “Your life will revolve around dirty diapers,” they lamented. “Your body will never be the same,” they sighed. Yet,…
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Top Picks for Postpartum Belly Wraps, Bands, and Shapewear
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’ve recently had a baby and are looking for some support for your postpartum body, you’re in the right place. Here are some of the best belly bands and shapewear that fellow moms swear by. Best Overall Postpartum Belly Band The Ingrid & Isabel Bellaband is a fantastic…
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“We Don’t Discuss It”: The Painful Reality of Short Maternity Leaves for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Many mothers experience postpartum discomfort when they have to return to work far too soon after maternity leave. Whether they’ve had a c-section or a vaginal delivery, the physical toll of childbirth is undeniable. While some women may recover swiftly, others face longer healing times due to complications like a painful incision…
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10 Reasons Postpartum Intimacy Can Feel Like a Distant Memory
Lack of Desire Let’s be real—sometimes the last thing on my mind is intimacy. I might have the urge, but my body and mind are definitely not in sync. It’s a bit like being really hungry but nothing sounds appealing. I love you, and I want to be close, but right now, my energy is…
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10 Life Stages of Sexual Fascination
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 23, 2020 Originally Published: May 30, 2015 Throughout my life, I’ve found myself captivated by the topic of sex. As an everyday housewife from North Carolina, I didn’t quite resonate with the themes of Fifty Shades of Grey, yet the allure of sexuality has always intrigued me. It seems that…