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9 Effective Exercises for Postpartum Diastasis Recti
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve recently had a baby, you might be dealing with diastasis recti, a common condition where the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy. While this can be concerning, the good news is that there are effective exercises to…
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Embracing the Weekend Mom Life: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant FastIt’s Wednesday evening, and I’m gearing up for dinner with a friend, free from the need to arrange a babysitter or navigate a sea of toys. It’s a refreshing change not to be juggling a 4-year-old who’s throwing…
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The Challenges of Parenting Books
Get Pregnant FastParentingThe Challenges of Parenting Books By Emily Lawson Updated: March 21, 2023 Originally Published: March 21, 20233:30 a.m.A mother gently hums while wrapping her newborn in a swaddling blanket. “This feels too tight,” she wonders. The guide claims…
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Toddlers: A Challenge in Entertainment, or Is It Just Me?
Get Pregnant FastWe’ve all heard the jokes about babies being a bit lackluster. For the first few months, they pretty much just eat, sleep, and create messes. We find their little quirks adorable—who doesn’t swoon over a baby’s first yawn…
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Mom Outraged After School BMI Check Leaves Daughter Refusing to Eat
Get Pregnant FastA mother in the UK is expressing her anger after a school BMI assessment led her young daughter to go two days without food. As parents, we strive to instill a healthy body image and good habits in…
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A Portrait of Motherhood Through My Child’s Eyes
Get Pregnant FastTonight, my son Alex decided to take on the challenge of drawing my portrait. As I settled at the table, I watched him carefully observe every feature of my face, his concentration evident. It’s a delightful experience to…
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5 Ways Kids Embrace Life Fearlessly—and Why We Should Too
Get Pregnant FastWe enter this world without a care, completely unencumbered by the expectations of society. Before we learn social norms and emotional responses, we simply act on instinct, fulfilling our needs as they arise. Unfortunately, as we grow older,…
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To the Unsupportive Mom in My Facebook Parenting Group
Get Pregnant FastThank you for making me feel like an inadequate mother.It was 5 a.m. and I had barely slept, cradling my baby who was restless but not in pain. He had grown accustomed to being held during the night,…
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Baseball Player Offers Unwanted Advice on Birth Control to Jessica Smith, Twitter Responds
Get Pregnant FastIn another classic case of mansplaining, former MLB player and father of three, Jake Thompson, decided to weigh in on Jessica Smith’s comments regarding birth control, prompting a swift backlash on Twitter. Just a gentle reminder for Thompson…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…
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Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…
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I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…
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Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…