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Pregnancy changes your body in more ways than you might expect. And it doesn’t stop when the baby is born. Here’s what to expect physically and emotionally after a vaginal delivery. Extensive tears might take longer to heal. It could be a sign of infection. After delivery, you’ll begin to shed the superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy. You’ll have vaginal discharge made up of this membrane and blood for weeks....

Healthy eating is a cornerstone of healthy livingwith or without diabetes. But if you have diabetes, you oughta know how foods affect your blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates often have the biggest impact on your blood sugar levels. Learn what portion size is appropriate for each food pop in. Simplify your meal planning by writing down portions for foods you eat often. Use measuring cups or a scale to ensure proper portion size and an accurate carbohydrate count....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Im usually traveling three to four times a month, so I always have a bag packed. Courtesy of Ariana Pierce But as much as I love it, travel can take a lot out of me. Here are 11 of mytravel essentialsthat I never ever leave home without....

From the outside looking in, I was the embodiment of living your best life. I ate chia seeds and spinach for breakfast. I was clearly super healthy and undeniably happy. @wayofgray On my channel, you would have found countless pictures where I roared, Love yourself! while I flashed my core. But underneath all of the flashy workout clothes and spray tans, it never felt authentic. I felt as though I was living a double life....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Not a member yet? Cristina Cianci It has two speed options, which make it gentle enough to use every day. Update:The dual pack is currently sold out, but you could still scoop up single replacements. you’re able to check out all the customer before-after photos to see how it works....

Rest andrecoveryare a crucial parts of any exercise program. I, for one, am admittedly bad at properly recovering. They certainly did for me. Courtesy of Meg Costello Tassana Landy is a long-time cyclist who recently fell in love with rowing. A hard workout on water is a 20-plus-mile row, which can amount to over four hours of moving. For her, recovery is centered around food and dogs (two of my favorite things)....

But many major hazards arent this obvious. Instead, they might be lurking around the place you probably feel safest: your home. Here are some of the most common hazards in your home. Serenethos/Getty Images (The only exception is people between 15 and 24. (TVs, too, which well dig into more in the next item.) Though your TV can be a source of endless delight, it can also present danger. Around a third of those tip-over ER visits reported to theCPSCinvolved TVs....

One thing all my friends know about me is that I’m a huge klutz. If an opportunity to unintentionally hurt myself presents itself, I will almost always unwittingly take it. Plus: the best way to cut up the ingredient so you put it to work in your food. Ginger root sliced on wooden table It’s truea spoon is all you oughta safely and efficiently peel ginger. So, yes, using the tip of the spoon was definitely the right call....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Im no Frida Kahlo, but since my teenage years, Ive been blessed withthick, full eyebrows. Rawpixel/Getty Images But as soon as I turned 30, I noticed something was amiss. My beautiful brows were looking, lets say, sparse. My low-maintenance morning routinea quick brush-up and pencil fill-inwas suddenly taking up a lot more time....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. One of my favorite things about this monthaside from the 4th of July fireworksis previewing Nordstrom’s anniversary sale. Courtesy of Brand It’s diagonal ruched detailing can quickly elevate an everyday gym look. It will help support you during any exercisefrom quick sprints to CrossFit....

Its every bit as badass as it sounds. For proof, just take a scroll throughGwen Berrys Instagram. you might see Berry in her element here: This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Andy Lyons / Getty Images My sophomore year, the coach told me to try something differentthe hammer, Berry tells SELF. He said I reminded him of a former thrower. (She ended up serving as an alternate for the London Games....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I love fashion in summer. Cristina Cianci For three months straight, I can throw on a dress without thinking about tights or jackets. But if youve gotthick thighs, sundresses and breezy skirts bring another problem: thigh chafing. This is not just a problem for me....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Ive been living andrunninglong distances in my hometown of Houston for the last seven years. PeopleImages/Getty Images Running with a handheld bottle was cumbersome at first, but dehydration is definitely a worse predicament. (I speak from experience!) After much trial and error, I found that this 12-ounce bottle is comfortable to run with....