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Always have a purse-pack of disinfectant wet wipes when you go out with your baby. They're perfect for cleaning toys that fall on the floor, restaurant high chairs – and anything else that baby wants to touch! – Anon mom, via email



Latest Article

The Truth About Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

Why you might not lose your baby weight right away.

by: Nancy Ripton

Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

  • The average woman will drop about 10 pounds after delivering her baby, placenta and umbilical fluids.
  • Women can gain up to five pounds of water weight if they had an IV.
  • As your milk starts to come in, your breasts can gain up to five pounds.
  • It can take up to six weeks for your uterus to contract back to its original size.

After giving birth, many moms assume those first pounds will melt off in days. But some women can hold onto weight for up to a month after giving birth. Here’s why your body may not look like Heidi Klum’s the week after you deliver: To view the full story click here.

 

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