Tag: partner support
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Week 37 of Pregnancy: What to Expect
Read more As you approach the final stretch of your pregnancy, you are now less than a month away from welcoming your little one. Here’s what you can anticipate during this pivotal week. Changes in Your Body If you’ve been tracking the size of your uterus throughout your pregnancy, you may notice some changes week…
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Parents, Celebrate Your Partners in Front of Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and question your abilities. Often, I find myself grappling with the idea that I’m falling short as a mother. My children frequently label me the “meanest mom” for setting limits on their screen time, and I face criticism from experts who suggest I’m…
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I Overcame My Postpartum Struggles, But My Partner Didn’t: How We Were Let Down by the System
Read more Sign Up Sign Out Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood Bringing a new life into the world is a journey filled with joy, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. For many parents, especially mothers, the struggles can be magnified. This was the case for Jessica Lee, who encountered severe postpartum depression (PPD) following the…
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To the Partner of a Stay-at-Home Parent: 4 Essential Realities to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family life as the partner of a stay-at-home parent (SAHP) can be challenging. You might find yourself juggling work commitments and family responsibilities, striving to achieve a harmonious balance. The outdated notion of a partner coming home from work and relinquishing all childcare duties to their spouse is thankfully a thing…
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How Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms
Read more Is your partner feeling uneasy about breastfeeding? It’s more common than you might think! Many non-birthing partners experience anxiety regarding breastfeeding. They might feel excluded, worried about their role, or even a bit jealous (especially if they fear they won’t have the same bond with the baby). Some might simply lack familiarity with…
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The Comfort of Connection: Holding Your Partner’s Hand During Labor Reduces Pain
Get Pregnant Fast Every woman’s experience of labor is unique, but when I welcomed my two sons into the world, I found immense comfort in having my partner by my side. From the soothing back massages during early contractions to the moments when I gripped his hand tightly as the intensity of labor increased, his…