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Postpartum, Pregnancy Melissa O'Neill Postpartum, Pregnancy Melissa O'Neill

Baby brain makes us smarter

When we hear the term "baby brain," many of us associate it with forgetfulness, clumsiness, and use it to blame the silly things we sometimes say. However, what if I told you that, beyond the quirks and occasional absent-mindedness, our brains undergo significant changes during pregnancy and birth, and these changes are actually making us smarter?

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Pregnancy, Postpartum Melissa O'Neill Pregnancy, Postpartum Melissa O'Neill

How to prepare for breastfeeding

Many women begin their journey to motherhood having done no preparation at all for breastfeeding. It’s easy to think that breastfeeding will just come naturally, since it is natural after all. But for most women, this couldn’t be more incorrect. Breastfeeding is a skill that both mama and mini need to learn.

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