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The Reality of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding… what a roller coaster. I’m one of those (few??) women that never really enjoyed breastfeeding. I hated that I didn’t enjoy it because it was always a priority for me when I got pregnant. We took a breastfeeding class and I loved learning about such a natural act and all its crazy amazing benefits. I imagined my little one and I bonding over such an intimate act. I had learned, but never really expected, just how much practice it would take. I never expected after my body being taken over by this little human for 9 months, I would feel like my body was yet again, not my own.…
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11 Ways to Fight the Seasonal Blues During a Winter Pregnancy
It’s hard to get outside and do all outdoor things you can do during the summer, and there’s always so much more going on during the summer months, no matter where you are. I personally live in a small town where there is next to nothing to do during the winter. When you’re pregnant, it’s harder to fight this feeling. Even if you do normally enjoy winter sports, you may not feel as up to doing them and some of them become less safe when you’re pregnant. First of all, I am not talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder, as I am not a doctor and can’t say I personally suffer…
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7 Ways to De-Stress During Pregnancy
Self Care for The Mama-to-be When I think about pregnancy, especially in my third trimester, I don’t think about how ‘de-stress’ and ‘pregnancy’ go together in the same sentence. The closer you get to the end the more stressful it can be! It seems like babies need so much stuff, but they really don’t need a lot. From car seats to strollers, to onesies and socks (so many socks…) to diapers and baby bath stuff, it seems endless. Plus all the nursery stuff! It can definitely get overwhelming. I know when I first started researching all the stuff baby would need, I found endless lists on Pinterest, perfectly categorized into…
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Preparing for Motherhood – Physically and Mentally
When preparing for motherhood it can be so easy to get caught up in all the things baby needs. From little onesies and hats, to diapers and bottles, to the bigger stuff like a crib and a car seat. And that’s barely getting started. But it’s important to remember that baby doesn’t just need stuff. Honestly, half the stuff you get you probably won’t even use. Baby also needs a healthy and happy mom. You need to prepare yourself as much as you need to prepare baby’s room. Now, don’t get overwhelmed when I say that! There are so many different decisions to make. Will I breast feed or formula…
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How I Stayed Healthy and Fit During My Pregnancy
Let me start out by saying I am in no way, shape or form a huge fitness guru! I’ve been helped out a few times by different friends and my brother (who is definitely more of a fitness junkie) and I’ve learned over the last few years what works for me. My routine is always changing, and I just like to move! But, having a healthy pregnancy was important to me from the beginning. Before doing anything fitness related during pregnancy, I asked my doctors and you definitely should too. Before I got pregnant, I was a pretty regular gym goer and a pretty healthy eater. I definitely indulged every…
