Babies are bundles of joy that change the dynamics of the family unit. However, new mothers also battle postpartum weight gain. According to the NCBI, post-delivery weight retention increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, and hypertension. Most importantly, baby weight exponentially increases the risk of new mothers suffering from postpartum depression. Losing…
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8 Things You Should When Trying For A Baby
Some people may not know this, however, when you’re trying for a baby there are some things that you can do beforehand that can affect your fertility, and the health of you and your baby. Let’s have a look at some of the things you can do before you even start trying for a baby:…
How To Improve Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant
When you’re trying to get pregnant, the experience can be different for everyone. To some, it might be fairly easy, but for others it could end up being much harder. It’s all about your own genetics, what you do to help encourage the process along, and having a positive mindset at all times. Here are…
Should You Be Exercising When Pregnant?
Many mothers find it difficult to work out when they’re pregnant. After all, the increased body weight can make it hard to maneuver around, and you certainly don’t want to harm your child in any way with strenuous exercise. With that said, an active and healthy mother makes for a happy child, which is why…
Finding Your Confidence Again After Pregnancy
Being pregnant is a beautiful process. But it also has a large impact on our bodies, minds and general confidence. It’s not hard to understand why, nor can you blame any woman for feeling like they’ve been through the ringer, even after experiencing a successful, smooth birthing process. The day that someone manages to develop…
