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All about "Postpartum"

The baby is finally here, but what has happened to your body? Those first few days and weeks after having a baby can be tough. This section covers what you need to know to be comfortable, sane and happy after you’ve had a baby. Topics covered include pain management, sleep tips, breastfeeding basics, and more.

Mom-Friendly Fitness Workouts

Authored by: Ann Douglas
We all know at least one Cindy Crawford-type: a new mom who was able to slip into her skin-tight workout shorts within days of giving birth. Here are some tips on designing a workout program that will work for you during this exciting but busy time in your life.
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Postpartum Pounds

Authored by: Ann Douglas
I know that they say “nine months up, nine months down” in regards to losing pregnancy weight, but I am so frustrated. My baby is eight months old, and I’m still ten pounds heavier than I was before I got pregnant. Will this extra weight EVER come off?
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Preparing a Postpartum Wardrobe

Authored by: Ann Douglas
My baby is eight weeks old, and I’m still in my maternity clothes because none of my regular clothes fit! I feel fat and frumpy and miss feeling pretty. Any tips on putting together a stylish “new mom” wardrobe?
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Postpartum Survival Guide

Authored by: Ann Douglas
No matter how much time you spent babysitting as a teenager or how many baby care books you've devoured since the pregnancy test came back positive, nothing can ever fully prepare you for the experience of becoming a mother.
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Your Postpartum Body

Authored by: Ann Douglas
Here's what to expect from your body during the early weeks after the birth. From head to toe!
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Top 20 Thoughtful Ways to Spoil a New Mom

Authored by: Ann Douglas
  1. Plan a "mom shower" for about a month after the baby's birth.
  2. Offer to take care of her older children.
  3. Give a first-time mom an index card box full of great advice.
  4. Be her Girl Friday.
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Making Peace With Your Postpartum Body

Authored by: Ann Douglas
Give it time It's the stuff of which a pregnant woman's fantasies are made: you'll give birth to your baby and immediately slip back into your pre-pregnancy jeans -- or, better yet, you'll be able to step straight into your bikini.
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