Pregnancy /birth completed🙌🏾

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Pregnancy /birth completed🙌🏾
So happy to finally have her here, I've experienced so much with this pregnancy from a fractured foot(in 3 places), iron infusions, to postpartum preeclampsia.. when they say we go through so much during and after pregnancy, they weren't lying. and then they want us to go back to work in 6
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❄️Padsicles for Post Pregnancy
Apparently this will help your down there heal faster after giving birth so definitely making sure I have these padsicles ready! • Pads (I got the not too thick winged pads, roughly 36, 2 per day for 2 weeks w/ extra) https://amzn.to/3MqWY9q • Witch Hazel https://amzn.to/4kIpwYK • Aloe
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Things you SHOULD AVOID during pregnancy 🤰🏻
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Pregnancy Announcement Ideas 🐝
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Things I will/won’t be doing my next pregnancy 🤰🏻
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A pregnant woman stands on a sandy beach next to pier pilings, holding her belly and smiling. Overlay text reads "POV: I'M YOUR PREGNACY COACH SWIPE" with an arrow, indicating a series of tips.
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POV: I’m Your Pregnancy Coach
hello ◡̈ In your FIRST trimester — ❤️ Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water (at least 8 cups a day). ❤️ Eat small, frequent meals: Manage morning sickness with protein & complex carbs. ❤️ Take prenatal vitamins: Ensure you're getting essential nutrients. Folate Acid over folic acid *
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🤰 Pregnancy Essentials
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Why Dental Health Matters During Pregnancy🫶
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A woman in a white outfit and hat holds flowers, with the text 'How it affected me I lost a lot of my core strength after my pregnancy and simple day to day tasks that used to be easy for me now cause me some mild discomfort' on a torn paper graphic.
Diastasis Recti after pregnancy
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Pregnancy /birth completed🙌🏾
35weeks update I’m having a lot Having a lot of pressure today Hurricane can’t walk🤔Cons:⭐️Overall rating: /10:
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A pregnant belly with a hand resting on it, reflected in a mirror, serves as the background for a list titled "75 HARD PREGNANCY EDITION." The text outlines daily rules for movement, nutrition, birth prep, and personal care, including a start date of January 1st and an end date of March 17th.
75 Hard - Pregnancy Edition
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A cat lies on a carpet, illustrating text about cat behavior changes during pregnancy and steps for preparing a cat for a new baby, including gradual introductions and scent swapping.
pregnancy for cat owners 🤎🐈
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A woman on a yoga mat in a gym setting demonstrates the "HUG THE BABY" exercise on all fours, with text instructing to inhale and pull abdominals in, then exhale and relax.
A woman performs a "MODIFIED SIDE PLANK" on a yoga mat in a gym, with her knee and elbow resting on the floor, reaching under to "thread the needle."
pregnancy core workout
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Things that helped me during pregnancy
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Pregnancy must have!!🤰
This hack really helped me after giving birth! 10/10!! #pregnanttips #pregnancyjourney #musthaves #hacks #motherhood
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A person lies on a couch with a fluffy dog, featuring the text overlay "CHECKLIST I WISH I HAD BEFORE PREGNANCY & GIVING BIRTH," indicating the article's topic about essential checklists for expectant parents.
A white card titled "PREGNANCY CHECKLIST" is reflected in a mirror, listing tasks like making doctor appointments, starting prenatals, and buying safe medications, with a pregnant belly visible in the reflection.
A white card titled "LABOR CHECKLIST" is displayed in a hospital-like setting, detailing items such as packing postpartum essentials, comfy outfits, ID, insurance cards, toiletries, and a baby car seat.
Checklist you’ll need for pregnancy, labor & baby!
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Okra Water During Pregnancy ❤️
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A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, revealing her bare belly, with text overlay "PREPARING FOR BIRTH! Strengthening Pelvic Floor w Exercises." She is promoting pelvic floor exercises for pregnancy.
A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, illustrating three pelvic floor exercises: Kegel Exercises, Pelvic Tilts, and Bridges, with detailed instructions for each to strengthen pelvic muscles.
A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, showcasing the benefits of pelvic floor exercises: Improved Bladder Control, Better Support for Pregnancy, and Faster Postpartum Recovery.
SIMPLE exercises to make pregnancy & birth easier!
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Natural Pregnancy Tips
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Pre, During & Post Pregnancy 🤍 | My Body’s Story
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Cryptic Pregnancy
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Things I did during pregnancy that helped my labor
1. I did pregnancy specific stretches everyday started at 5 weeks when I first found out! 2. I worked out my entire pregnancy and walked at least 30 minutes a day every day. 3. I drank water and stayed hydrated! 4. I ate healthy foods all throughout my pregnancy and didn’t indulge in the j
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