Tag: self-acceptance
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Jenna Mercer Shares Her Authentic Journey with Pregnancy Weight Gain
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions and changes, especially when it comes to body image. Jenna Mercer, founder and creative director of Chic in the City, opens up about her experiences with weight gain during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and shedding guilt. “During this time, I’ve finally granted myself…
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Body After Baby: Moms Share Their Experiences
Get Pregnant Fast Curious about the changes your body will go through after welcoming your little one? You’re definitely not alone. Many moms-to-be ponder this a lot. To get the real scoop, we reached out to mothers who have experienced the journey of motherhood. They candidly shared their thoughts on what their bodies were like…
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Columnist Calls Out Pregnancy Fit Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast As a runner, I’ve daydreamed about maintaining my miles throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy. Well, maybe just the first two. But one thing is certain: I’m not in the same league as Jenna Thompson, an elite distance runner who has managed to train through four pregnancies and shares her fitness wisdom…
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Australian Mom Strips Down to Underwear to Challenge Post-Baby Body Criticism
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to bouncing back after having a baby, some women are eager to hit the gym right away, while others take a more relaxed approach. Regardless of the choices made, many new moms face immense pressure almost immediately after giving birth. One mom, Sarah Thompson, is tired of the notion…
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How My Pregnancy Journey with Chronic Illness Helped Me Embrace My Body
Get Pregnant Fast When I first saw those two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I was taken aback. After confirming with a second test, a wave of joy washed over me. For the first time, my body gave me unexpected good news. Although no doctor had diagnosed me with infertility, my chronic illness had…