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How to Treat the Newly Divorced Mom: An Open Letter

Dear Friends, I want to thank you all so much for your support during this transition in my family’s life. Whether I left, he left or we agreed to part ways, this is a difficult time. I really appreciate how you all stood by me in the early days and weeks. Your calls, texts and emails- even if they went unanswered, really meant a lot to me and helped smooth the way. It was so nice to know I was being thought of.

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How to Travel With Baby Milk

Traveling can be difficult at even the best of times, but if you’re carrying formula or breast milk with you, things get a little more tricky. According to the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, you are allowed to bring more than 3 ounces of breast milk or formula on the plane, with or without your baby, as long as you declare it at the security checkpoint. Prepare ahead of time to ensure that you keep baby’s milk safe and that you don’t encounter trouble at security.

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Painful Sex & Pregnancy

Sex and pain don’t need to come together even during pregnancy, according to the March of Dimes and the Baby Centre. Most women can safely have sex throughout their pregnancy. Some expectant moms are likely to enjoy sex even more while pregnant, due to the increased blood flow to all areas of the body, including the pelvic region.

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How to Increase Metabolism to Lose Weight

Metabolism refers to the process your body undergoes to turn food into energy. Your metabolic rate can affect the speed at which you gain or lose weight and the ease of maintaining your weight. Typically, a fast metabolism equals easier weight loss and a slower metabolism may result in weight gain. Many factors contribute to how fast or slow your metabolism is. These include age, gender, activity level and the foods you eat. While some factors are out of your control, you can easily alter a few of your habits to increase your metabolism for weight loss.