Tag: postpartum care
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Managing Leaking Breasts After Birth: Tips for New Moms
Read more Leaking breast milk postpartum can be a messy experience, but it’s perfectly normal. Understanding the reasons behind this phenomenon, as well as how to manage it, can help ease the stress for new mothers. What Causes Breast Milk Leakage Postpartum? After giving birth, many women experience leaking breasts as their bodies adjust to…
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Postpartum Symptoms You May Encounter After Giving Birth
Read more Congratulations on your new arrival! While you might be relieved to leave behind some of those pesky pregnancy symptoms, like Braxton Hicks contractions and constant bathroom trips, you’re likely to face a fresh set of challenges as a new mom. From bleeding to soreness, postpartum symptoms can vary widely, but that’s all part…
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Your Baby is Expected on March 1!
Your Pregnancy Timeline First Trimester: May 25 to August 23 Second Trimester: August 24 to November 29 Third Trimester: November 30 to March 1 Read more Did you know that only 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their exact due date? A typical pregnancy spans about 38 to 42 weeks, which means many parents…
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What to Expect from Pelvic Floor Therapy
Read more After experiencing discomfort following childbirth, my doctor recommended I consult a specialist to help restore the health of my pelvic floor muscles. At first, the appointments felt a bit uncomfortable, but pelvic floor therapy not only healed my body but also boosted my confidence. Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Path to Recovery Pelvic floor…
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New Mother Shares Her Experience with Depression After Seeking Help, Leading to Unintended Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast New moms experiencing postpartum depression deserve compassionate care, understanding, and support from their partners, family, and healthcare providers. Unfortunately, this ideal is not the reality for many mothers. A stark example of this is the experience of Lucy Martin, who, after giving birth to her second child, Emma, last year, found herself…
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Your Postpartum Checkups: What to Expect
Read more The early days of parenthood can be a whirlwind filled with both physical and emotional changes. That’s why attending your postpartum checkups is crucial. These appointments help ensure that you’re recovering well and provide an opportunity to address any questions or concerns you may have. What is a Postpartum Checkup? A postpartum checkup…
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Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S.: A Disturbing Trend
Get Pregnant Fast A recent article from Modern Family Blog caught my attention, shedding light on a deeply unsettling reality: maternal mortality rates in the United States are on the rise. The story of Sarah Thompson, a 33-year-old mother, is particularly heartbreaking. After an otherwise healthy pregnancy and delivery, she tragically passed away from severe…
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Your Breasts After Breastfeeding
Read more As you transition away from breastfeeding, you may notice some changes in your breasts. It’s common to wonder how nursing affects their size, shape, and overall appearance. However, it’s essential to recognize that these changes may not solely be due to breastfeeding. Instead, they could be the result of hormonal shifts that began…
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Please Honor My Wish for No Visitors After My Baby’s Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of my first child, I was met with a barrage of unsolicited comments from relatives, ranging from lighthearted jokes about my attire to unwelcome advice on diaper changes. While their intentions were not malicious, I found myself regretting my earlier decision to allow visitors during this deeply personal time,…
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Delivering the Placenta: What to Expect During Placenta Delivery
Read more Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work of bringing your little one into the world, and now there’s just one last step to complete: delivering the placenta. While it may feel a bit anticlimactic (after all, it’s just a placenta), this stage of labor is quite significant and holds symbolic meaning for many. During…