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The first time I gave birth, I thought I was prepared. I had a cute hospital bag packed. A couple of baby outfits.
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15 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves Every New Mom Should Know

15 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves Every New Mom Should Know My Honest Postpartum Recovery Story The first time I gave birth, ...
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Last time, I hadn’t prepped a single meal before going into labor. I thought I would be back to normal right after, I had no idea what to expect.
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Postpartum Freezer Meals That Saved Me as a New Mom

Postpartum Freezer Meals That Saved Me as a New Mom Bringing home a newborn while caring for a toddler is ...
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I packed my labor and delivery bag checklist, had a few postpartum freezer meals in the fridge, and told myself I was ready.
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Postpartum Essentials I Regret Skipping as a New Mom

Postpartum Essentials List I’m Actually Using (Nurse Mom) I may have been full-term and very pregnant, but I didn’t feel ...
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I didn’t know much going in, but holding my newborn close, letting them sleep on my chest, and leaning into that fourth trimester bonding was everything.
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Postpartum Hit Me Hard—Here’s How I’m Getting Ready Now

Postpartum Hit Me Hard—Here’s How I’m Getting Ready Now Real Talk from a Nurse + Mom of TwoI was so ...
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I thought once my baby came it would just be blissful and they would sleep perfectly. I had no idea that I wouldn't bounce back the next day and that it might be painful the next few weeks.
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Postpartum Recovery: What Shocked Me in the First 6 Weeks

I thought I was ready.I had read the books, packed the hospital bag, washed the onesies, and stocked up on ...
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Becoming a new parent is one of the most beautiful and humbling experiences—but those first six weeks after birth? They hit differently.
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Better, Wiser, Stronger: How the Newborn Phase Empowered Me

Better, Wiser, Stronger: How the Newborn Phase Empowered Me Becoming a new parent is one of the most beautiful and ...
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As a nurse, a mom of a toddler, and now preparing to welcome my second baby, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what postpartum looked like for me the first time versus what I’m doing differently this time around.
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Second Time Joy: Powerful Postpartum Prep Changes

Second Time Joy: Powerful Postpartum Prep Changes As a nurse, a mom of a toddler, and now preparing to welcome ...
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I hadn't finished packing my hospital bag, and what I did throw in last-minute wasn't exactly helpful.
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Practical Brilliance: Hospital Bag Truths from a Nurse-Mom

Practical Brilliance: Hospital Bag Truths from a Nurse-Mom The Reality of Preparing for LaborWhen I went into labor with my ...
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