Tag: self-care
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Understanding and Managing Mastitis
Read more Mastitis refers to the inflammation of breast tissue, primarily affecting those who are breastfeeding. This condition can lead to discomfort, causing symptoms like redness, warmth, swelling, and pain in one or both breasts. You may also experience fever and chills, potentially indicating an infection. While mastitis can occur at any time during breastfeeding,…
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Navigating Pleasure: A Mother’s Journey with Self-Exploration
Get Pregnant Fast I was around 13 or 14 when I first explored masturbation. At that time, I had a basic understanding of the act: I knew it involved touching myself and seeking pleasure. However, the concepts of climax and orgasm were foreign to me. They were mere words I’d heard but never grasped fully.…
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I Gave Myself Permission to Let Things Slide to Navigate New Motherhood
Menu: Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood struck me like a thunderbolt—a whirlwind of love, joy, and challenges that I never anticipated. With our incredibly demanding baby arriving with an unyielding intensity from day one, we didn’t even get the luxury of the “sleepy newborn” phase. There was no moment to catch our breath, no false…
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Embracing Your Body Image Throughout Pregnancy
Read more As author Lisa Roberts puts it, “A woman who feels good about herself will embrace the changes her body goes through during pregnancy, welcome the challenges of childbirth, and readily accept the physical and emotional transformations that come postpartum.” Loving Your Body Image Before Pregnancy: Having a positive body image before becoming pregnant…
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Your Partner Can’t Satisfy All Your Emotional Needs, And It’s Unfair to Expect Them To
Get Pregnant Fast When I was 21, the film “Jerry Maguire” hit theaters, and I was swept up in the magic of its most iconic line: “You complete me.” At that age, with little experience in serious relationships, I found myself yearning for that kind of love. Fast forward to my 42-year-old self, happily married…
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Rising Early: A Game-Changer for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, I have always been a night owl, favoring late-night adventures and sleeping in. However, once I became a mother, those lazy mornings quickly became a distant memory. So, like many mothers, I adapted to the new reality. I discovered that waking up early—though it comes…
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Nature Walks Are Great, But My Medications Are Essential
Get Pregnant Fast Living in Western New York, I’ve grown accustomed to the long winters here. As someone with a late March birthday, I recall my mother never planning any weather-dependent celebrations, as we could be donning swimsuits or bundled in snow gear. However, this year’s winter felt particularly grueling and dragged on longer than…
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8 Thoughtful Gifts for the Newly Divorced Mom You Cherish
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the aftermath of a divorce can be a challenging journey for your friend, and as someone who has been there for her through the tears and triumphs, you may want to offer her a special token of affection that lifts her spirits. From pampering essentials to empowering reads, here are eight…
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What to Expect from Your Body After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on reaching the other side of pregnancy! The joy of welcoming a new baby is indescribable, but let’s be real—there are many aspects of postpartum recovery that no one prepares you for. After giving birth, it might feel like you’ve just come out of a battle. It’s a whirlwind of emotions,…
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I Lie Awake at Night, Though Exhaustion Weighs Heavy
Get Pregnant Fast The stillness of my home is almost eerie. All of my kids are peacefully asleep, and yet, I find myself wide awake, utterly drained. It’s the kind of tiredness that seeps into your bones, making you yearn for rest. I long to crawl into bed, pull the covers over me, and melt…