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Real postpartum exercise plan. Reclaim your body in 6 months postpartum exercise plan

Real postpartum exercise plan. Reclaim your body in 6 months

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Let’s be honest: bouncing back isn’t about a flat stomach or “getting your body back.” It’s about feeling strong, stable, and energized enough to carry your baby (and everything else) without pain. Here’s your evidence-based, realistic, and safe postpartum exercise plan designed to help you rebuild—not just physically, but mentally too. Why a postpartum exercise […]

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3 in 4 moms still struggle with postpartum weight loss a year after birth—why it’s not just about the body? postpartum exercise plan

3 in 4 moms still struggle with postpartum weight loss a year after birth—why it’s not just about the body?

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Postpartum weight loss is one of the most common struggles after birth—but it’s rarely just about the weight. It’s been months—or even years—since you gave birth. You’ve adjusted to naps, night feeds, schedules, and routines. But something still feels… off. You wake up tired, even when your child finally sleeps through. Your body feels unfamiliar.

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How to Fix Diastasis Recti: 5 Best Exercises to Heal Abdominal Separation postpartum exercise plan

How to Fix Diastasis Recti: 5 Best Exercises to Heal Abdominal Separation

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Abdominal separation, also known as diastasis recti, is a common postpartum condition where the connective tissue between the abdominal muscles stretches and weakens. Many moms experience this, but half of all cases don’t heal on their own. If you’ve noticed a bulging belly or a gap between your abs, you may have diastasis recti, and

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How many words should a baby say? Four reassuring milestones for parents postpartum exercise plan

How many words should a baby say? Four reassuring milestones for parents

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When my daughter was 18 months old, she had only about 12-15 words in her vocabulary. I started wondering, How many words should a baby say by 18 months? Was she behind? A speech therapist and a friend reassured me that babies exposed to multiple languages often start talking later. My daughter was exposed to

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Toddler Pillow and Blanket: when and how to introduce them for safe sleep? postpartum exercise plan

Toddler Pillow and Blanket: when and how to introduce them for safe sleep?

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Many parents wonder: When can a toddler pillow be used ? When can a toddler sleep with a blanket? While safety is the priority, transitioning to these sleep items can also improve comfort and independence. Experts generally recommend waiting until around 2 years old for a introducing a toddler pillow and blanket, but not all

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The #1 Secret to Stop Picky Eating: What to do when your toddler won't eat postpartum exercise plan

The #1 Secret to Stop Picky Eating: What to do when your toddler won’t eat

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If your toddler won’t eat, refuses everything on their plate, being picky eater or is only drinking milk and eating snacks, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. My 2-year-old won’t eat anything but snacks. If she didn’t recognize something on her plate, it went straight to the floor. Then she’d scream for milk and refuse

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Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms

Breaking the Silence: Navigating Postpartum Anxiety & Depression, and How to Get Help!

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When I decided to stop pumping, I thought it would be a relief. After exclusively breastfeeding for five months, then supplementing with formula, and finally switching to exclusively pumping at 11 months, I was exhausted. Pumping had taken over my life, and I was desperate for a break. So I stopped cold turkey, hoping to

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Skincare routine for moms

A Skincare Routine for Sleep-Deprived Moms (With Budget-Friendly Alternatives!)

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Being a mom is no joke—between sleepless nights, diaper changes, and endless demands, your face might start showing signs of the chaos. But just because you’re short on sleep doesn’t mean your skin has to look like it. I’ve put together the best skincare for tired moms, designed to fight wrinkles, sagging skin, and all

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Activities and toys for 2-Year-Olds: Indoor and Outdoor Fun for the “witching hours”

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Engaging a 2-year-old during the late afternoon “witching hours” can be challenging. Incorporating a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers can help channel their energy and foster development. Below is a list of fun activities for toddlers that we’ve been doing. Indoor Activities for Toddlers Physical Activities Cognitive Activities for 2-year-olds Outdoor Activities

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🦃🍂Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for You ❤️ postpartum exercise plan

🦃🍂Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for You ❤️

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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 As I reflect on this past year, I feel incredibly thankful for your support and for being part of the First Time Mom community. It means so much to me that I can share my journey, tips, and resources with you—and that I have the chance to give back in ways that make

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