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Depression Post Pregnancy

Post-pregnancy depression is not uncommon after the birth of a baby. Approximately half of all new mothers experience some form of post pregnancy (also known as postpartum) depression. It can be quite brief and and temporary, known as the post-pregnancy “blues,” but it can also be moderate or quite severe.

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Recommended Diet for Diabetics

If you recently learned that you have diabetes, you might feel frightened. You may also worry that you won’t be able to enjoy food anymore. While moms with diabetes must watch their food intake, a number of tasty options are available on diabetic diets. Experts with organizations such as the Mayo Clinic recommend that those with diabetes consider switching to a diet known as the diabetic exchange. This food plan incorporates obvious healthy choices, like grilled chicken, but it also allows treats, such as fried fish. So, your days of food fun at family picnics are far from over; just use caution to protect your health.

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Are You Jealous of Your Nanny?

I’ve been very very lucky to find the best nanny in town for our family — she’s everything and more and in a short time, has become part of our family. Her daughter and son come visit my 7-month-old baby, they come on saturday just to say hi, she helps us tremendously. She goes above and beyond her job, which is to take care of our baby. She’s amazing.

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Chris Evert on Life, Love and Tennis

Modern Mom had a chance to sit down with mom Chris Evert, the infamous tennis champion. Chris won 18 Grand Slam Singles championships. Her 1,309146 win-loss record is better than any other player in professional tennis history. Basically, Chris is tennis’ superwoman. The mom of three boys is a big proponent of getting children to be active. She shared some great advice with us! Here’s what Chris had to say.