Traveling while Pregnant: The Road Warrior
Google maps needs an estimated time of arrival specifically for pregnant women, that includes stops for bathroom breaks, snacks, and short walks.
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Category: Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Yes, I Know: Breastfeeding is not Birth Control
Breastfeeding delayed my second child, but it certainly didn’t prevent it. And I was one of the lucky ones.
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My Daughter’s Name Is the Result of a Bet
My daughter’s name is the result of a bet I made with my husband, because I was sure we were having a boy. Now, I have a beautiful daughter and a story to tell her.
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Hiding My Second Pregnancy Was Harder
My first pregnancy was difficult enough to hide when I was rushing to the bathroom with nausea all day long, but the second pregnancy is a whole different ball game.
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The Second Pregnancy Causes So Much Anxiety!
This second pregnancy is nothing like my first, and it’s scaring the crap out of me. I should be less nervous! I’ve been here before, right? Well, kind of.
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I Don’t Have To …
Getting Real with Brittany Tiedemann Being a Mom is one of the biggest excitements of my life....
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Survival Tips for First-Time Parents
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Having your first child is the most rewarding experience you will...
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Should I Have Let Them Induce My Labor?
There is no right or wrong way to give birth, and it’s great that moms have so many choices. My induction, as well as my quick-thinking doctor, saved my daughter’s life.
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If I’m Honest, I Wore Diapers After Childbirth
One second, I was a happy pregnant whale, and the next I was breaking my husband’s fingers with every contraction. To help in recovery, I’m not ashamed to say that I wore adult diapers in the whirlwind after delivery.
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What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman Past Her Due Date
Don’t test a pregnant woman, especially one that is overdue. If you want to play it safe, just tell her she looks beautiful and move along.
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What They Don’t Tell You about the Postpartum Experience
Every woman’s postpartum experience is different, and there are side-effects of giving birth that no one talks about. It’s time to break the stigma and be honest about the not-so-nice realities of giving birth.
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6 Baby Items That Were Crucial (and 7 that Weren’t!)
It’s s easy to get sucked in by the cuteness of baby gear, but do you need it all? There are many lists out there what you absolutely need when you have a baby, but after two children, this mom learned what is actually necessary and what just takes up space.
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