Category: Pregnancy
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Embrace Your Body: Every Body is Beach-Ready
Get Pregnant Fast “Stop making excuses,” read the caption beneath a mirror selfie shared by a proud mom. She beamed at her toned abs glistening in the bathroom light, declaring that with “hard work and dedication,” any mom could attain a physique like hers. I felt a surge of frustration at her post. These “What’s…
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Piers Morgan’s Challenge: “Man Up, Britain” Amid Mental Health Concerns
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent report from the U.K.’s Mental Health Foundation, startling statistics reveal that two-thirds of Britons report having faced mental health challenges at some point in their lives. This data sparked a controversial response from media personality Piers Morgan, who expressed skepticism about the claim that 34 million adults in the…
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What to Avoid Saying to Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing a miscarriage can be an incredibly isolating event. Transitioning from the joy of preparing for a new life—complete with nursery themes and baby names—to the deep sorrow of loss can be overwhelming. Sharing this news with friends and family can provoke anxiety, and unfortunately, even well-meaning comments can often miss the…
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This Target Maternity Photo Shoot Captures the Essence of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Image via Inspired by a True Story Photography When it comes to maternity photo shoots, few ideas resonate as deeply as a session at Target. What exactly is it about this retail giant that captivates moms? Explaining the allure of Target is akin to describing the beauty of a sunset or the…
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I Allow My Kids to Ascend the Slide, and Here’s Why
Menu Get Pregnant Fast Parenting When I bring my children to the playground, I permit them to climb up the slide. Some of you may be gasping in disbelief while others are shaking your heads, whispering about children lacking manners and how society is going downhill. Meanwhile, many of you might be wondering why this…
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What’s the Connection Between Cannabis and Breastfeeding?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the intersection of cannabis use and breastfeeding, it’s essential to start by clarifying that I am not a medical professional. My background as a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) has equipped me with knowledge about breastfeeding, but I cannot provide medical advice—only a doctor can do that. Now that…
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Nothing Prepares You for the Wild Ride of Parenting a Fast-Moving Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast The countless parenting books, blogs, and advice from seasoned parents equip you for life with an infant. Bringing home that delicate little person from the hospital is a monumental experience, yet I thought I was well-prepared. I had read enough to understand that breastfeeding could be quite the challenge and that “rock,…