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A Key to Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss: Sleep!
By Justmommies
Besides diet and exercise, a key factor to post-pregnancy weight loss is getting enough sleep, according to researchers. » Read morePostpartum Depression
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Brooke Burke: How I Got that Pre-Baby Body Back!
By Paulette Cohn
Study Shows Breastfeeding Helps With Postpartum Weight loss
A new study proves what many breastfeeding moms already knew; breastfeeding helps moms with postpartum weight loss. More than 25,000 moms participated in the Danish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. » Read moreWhy Exercise is Important after Baby
By Tracey Mallett www.TraceyMallett.com Post-natal exercise offers a whole range of benefits for new moms. However, it’s important to remember that you should always consult with your doctor before starting up an exercise program. What kind of delivery you had will determine how quick you can resume back to your exercise plan. It’s generally advised that you wait until your 6 week post-natal check up. » Read moreMommy Myths: The Skinny On Postnatal Fitness
By Mary Beth Knight, Chief Fitness Director, StrollerFit Exercise with Your Baby and Mommymuscle » Read moreThe Baby Blues
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care I remember when I was lying in my hospital bed after the birth of my fourth child, Coleton. I had endured a full day of labor and a difficult delivery (who says the fourth one comes easily?), and I was tired beyond explanation. After the relief of seeing my precious new child came an uncontrollable feeling to close my eyes and sleep. As my husband cradled newborn Coleton, I drifted off; my parting thoughts were, “I can’t do this. I don’t have the energy. » Read moreLosing That Loving Feeling-Low Sex Drive After Childbirth
By Nancy Da Silva The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyous occasion. It’s supposed to bring couples together because their love has been cemented in this very tangible form. However, many women soon discover that once the baby is brought home and in the days, weeks and even months that follow, their libido seems to have gone the way of their once slim waistline. What happened? The love they feel for their spouse is still there but the desire to engage in sexual activity is not. » Read moreChildbirth Grief: When Childbirth doesn't go the way you planned it
By Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.