Tag: Mom
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What happens if I’m induced? Since inductions are common — and sometimes necessary — I wanted to share what I’ve learned from classes, research, and conversations with healthcare professionals. Here’s a simple, clear breakdown of what you can expect if you’re scheduled for an induction, including why they happen, how long you might be in…
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I can’t believe we’re just a few weeks away from meeting our baby. It’s wild how fast the time has flown. It feels like just yesterday we found out we were expecting, and now here we are—crib is here, baby clothes washed, go bag packed(ish)—doing our best to prepare for the biggest change of our…
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I’ll be honest—this whole “having a baby” thing is a lot. Between the checkups, nursery prep, and keeping up with everyday life tasks, my brain has been swimming. And one piece of advice I kept hearing from experienced parents? “Pack your hospital go bag early.” So I finally sat down and researched what actually needs…
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As a parent-to-be, I’ve already started feeling the mental load ramping up. I worry about feeding, sleeping, diapering, swaddling—you name it. And that’s all before the baby’s even here. But in my research, I came across something important that I hadn’t really considered: postpartum anxiety. I’d heard a lot about postpartum depression, but I didn’t…
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If you’re breastfeeding but only need to pump here and there—maybe for a night out, occasional bottle feeding, or backup freezer stash—you probably don’t need a bulky electric pump. In fact, many moms prefer a manual breast pump for occasional use because it’s affordable, portable, and quiet. But not all manual pumps are created equal.…