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Culturally Competent Maternity Care: How to Locate It and Why It Matters
Get Pregnant FastObtaining culturally sensitive maternity care ensures that every mother feels respected and understood throughout her pregnancy journey. This type of care acknowledges and honors the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values of individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,…
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10 Surprising Realities Nobody Warns You About After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant FastChildbirth classes felt like a must-do for me during my pregnancy. As someone who thrives on knowledge and prefers the raw truth over sugar-coated tales, I was that eager participant, notes in hand. With twins on the way,…
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I Planned for a Natural Birth — So Why Did I Opt for an Epidural?
Get Pregnant FastWhen I entered the delivery room, I quickly realized that my intentions were about to shift dramatically. I had to navigate the feelings of disappointment and relief simultaneously.My mother, Vanessa, had given birth to nine children, and eight…
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10 Essential Tips for First-Time Grandmothers
Get Pregnant FastBecoming a grandmother for the first time is a thrilling experience, filled with joy and excitement. However, navigating this new role can sometimes be tricky, especially when you want to support the new parents. Here are ten helpful…
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Motherhood Transformed My Body
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emma Reynolds Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Feb. 18, 2012For the past two years, I’ve been navigating the world of physical therapy, and if I’m honest, my children are partly to blame.I still remember watching a…
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Another Way Kids Steal Joy and Crush Dreams
Get Pregnant FastBy: Alex ThompsonUpdated: January 7, 2016Originally Published: July 19, 2012Hey everyone, let’s get real: every man out there has, at some point, peed in the shower. Your partner might deny it, but trust me, it’s a universal truth.…
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A Prayer for My Daily Commute
Get Pregnant FastDear Lord, I’m really going to need your guidance on my drive today. The baby was up nursing at 4:00 a.m., and without some much-needed coffee, my vision is a bit blurred. Speaking of coffee, could you please…
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Your 44-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your baby is officially 44 weeks old. At this stage, you can expect to see some exciting developmental milestones.Your 44-Week-Old Baby’s Growth and ProgressBy now, your little one should be confidently sitting up. They may also be…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…