Author: FertileFoods
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It’s Here: The Foods for Fertility IVF Meal Plan
It’s finally here! I have been working on this meal plan for almost a year (partially due to adjusting to life with a newborn and a toddler…. and now two toddlers.) I have compiled all of my research that I did during my infertility journey into one solid meal plan and guide to help others…
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Fertility Chili Recipe to Increase Fertility and IVF Success
I created this ‘Fertility Chili’ recipe – chock full of fertility foods – as a fertility diet recipe to include in your IVF meal plan, or your fertility diet to increase fertility and prepare your body for pregnancy. It is an easy way to integrate multiple IVF Superfoods and Fertility Foods into one easy and…
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C Section Scar Recovery – How to Heal and Care for Your C Section Incision
When you get the first glimpse of your c-section scar, it can look pretty scary. You will either have surgical glue holding it together or you may have stitches. Although it looks terrifying, feels worse, and seems like it may never heal or look decent ever again, it will AMAZE you at how different your…
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How to Reduce Swelling During Pregnancy
What Causes Swelling During Pregnancy? Swelling during pregnancy is extremely common. In fact it is most likely you will have some form of swelling during pregnancy, whether it is in your feet and ankles, hands, or face. It typically starts sometime after 20 weeks gestation. The main cause of swollen feet during pregnancy is extra…
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Postpartum Self Care – Positive Affirmations for New Moms
This is my first post back after having my baby, so I thought these positive affirmations for new moms were appropriate. I have had to use them almost daily to remind myself that this is just a season in my life. Yes, I am tired, but I will sleep again. Yes, I have negative thoughts…
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Printable C-Section Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a C-Section
Your C-Section Hospital Bag If you have a planned c-section coming up or want to be prepared in case you might have a c-section, what you need in your hospital bag will be slightly different than a vaginal delivery. (Check out my post on Preparing for Your C-Section HERE) It will be similar, but you…
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How to Prepare for a C-Section – C-Section Preparation Tips from a Second Time C-Section Mama
If for any reason you end up having a planned C-section, it is important to prepare yourself as much as possible. I ended up with an emergency c-section with my first baby, and was completely unprepared for it. I had no idea what to expect when it came to my recovery, and any hardships I…
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The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist – Free Printable Baby Registry Checklist
Registering for your first baby can seem like a pretty daunting task to most new moms. The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist includes everything you need for your new baby, items to splurge on versus save on, and also a few things that would be really nice to have even though you don’t necessarily need them.…
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IVF Positive Affirmations – Printable Daily Positive Affirmations for IVF Success
I am a firm believer that positive thinking can do wonders in stressful situations. IVF is probably one of the most stressful situations someone can go through. You have thousands of dollars and your future on the line with no guarantees and nothing but waiting. IVF is hard no matter what reason you’re doing it…
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Congestion During Pregnancy – How to Ease Pregnancy Rhinitis Symptoms
If you’re like me (and a million other pregnant women) you suffer from nasal congestion during pregnancy. Pregnancy rhinitis usually strikes sometime after 14 weeks. It is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that cause the lining of the nasal passages to swell. Hormones, combined with all of the extra blood running through your body,…
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Pregnancy Sleep Hacks – How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy
During my first pregnancy, I went to an appointment during my third trimester and complained to my doctor about not being able to sleep. Her response? “Get used to it, because you’ll never sleep again!” Deep down I knew it was true, but I was hoping to at least be able to sleep a little…