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Wake Up and Get Moving: A Friendly Nudge for Your Partner
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve probably heard of the classic book, Go the F*** to Sleep, and it inspired me to write a little follow-up for those of us dealing with our own unique challenges—especially when it comes to getting our partners…
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10 Thanksgiving Cupcakes YOU Can Actually Create
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to festive baking, Thanksgiving is a prime time to show off your skills with delightful cupcakes. You’ve likely seen those stunning cupcake creations that look like they were crafted by a pastry chef. While the…
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Dear White Parents of My Black Child’s Friends: I Need Your Support
Get Pregnant FastI’ve been grappling with how to approach you regarding some crucial matters that I believe you should be aware of. It’s been a struggle for me, rooted in a sense of shame—shame that I didn’t grasp these issues…
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COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy: My Decision to Get Vaccinated at 35 Weeks
Get Pregnant FastWhen my state announced that pregnancy was now classified as a qualifying condition for the COVID-19 vaccine, I eagerly signed up. At 35 weeks pregnant, I awkwardly climbed out of my car and braved the sleet. I had…
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Modern Parenting: The New Norm of Compromise
Get Pregnant FastSummer of 1974: I was just 9 years old, waking up early and heading out of the house or, on Saturdays, following my dad’s orders—whether it was mowing the lawn, raking leaves, or washing the car.Fast forward to…
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I’m Not Really an Idiot, I Just Pretend to Be for My Kids
Get Pregnant FastMy kids think I’m a complete fool. You’d think that would sting a bit, but surprisingly, it doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, I actively embrace it.I feel incredibly lucky to have partnered with a guy who…
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To the New Mom: I Saw You and Remembered
Get Pregnant FastHey there, new mama. I spotted you the other day, and I felt compelled to share something important: you’re doing an incredible job.The whirlwind of emotions and challenges in those early months can easily fade from memory once…
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After My Family’s Childbirth Crisis, I’m Committed to Training Black Dads as Doulas
Get Pregnant FastI want to ensure that no father-to-be experiences the overwhelming emotions I felt in that delivery room. My journey into advocacy began after a heartbreaking event that changed everything for me and my partner.In December 2018, just days…
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Excuse Me, You’re on My Chest: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 21, 2015Originally Published: Sep. 30, 2012A pivotal moment in my life occurred when my four-year-old son accidentally stepped on my chest, awakening me to the undeniable reality of my body and the changes it had undergone.…
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At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.
- At Home Insemination: Timing Choices When Feeds Get Loud
- At Home Insemination: A Decision Guide for Safer DIY Cycles
- At Home Insemination Right Now: Cut Through Trends, Stay Safe
- At Home Insemination: ICI Technique People Actually Use
- At Home Insemination in a Viral Era: Calm, Clear Next Steps
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At Home Insemination: Timing Choices When Feeds Get Loud
Is your feed making pregnancy planning feel like a competitive sport? Are celebrity bump headlines and “everyone’s expecting” lists making you feel behind? Do you want at home insemination to be simple, timed well, and not ruled by TikTok trends? Yes, the internet is loud right now—between viral “pre-pregnancy” routines, podcast critiques of misleading fertility…
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At Home Insemination: A Decision Guide for Safer DIY Cycles
Myth: At home insemination is basically a “life hack” you can copy from a viral video. Reality: It’s a real fertility pathway that deserves the same seriousness you’d bring to any health decision—especially around screening, infection prevention, and documentation. If you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably seen a swirl of baby-bump chatter: celebrity pregnancy announcements,…
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At Home Insemination Right Now: Cut Through Trends, Stay Safe
Is “trimester zero” planning actually necessary before you try? Are celebrity baby-bump headlines making you feel behind? Can at home insemination be simple and safe? Yes, you can keep it simple. No, you don’t need to turn your life into a pre-pregnancy performance. And yes, at home insemination can be done with a safety-first mindset—especially…
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At Home Insemination: ICI Technique People Actually Use
Myth: If you’re not doing “trimester zero” prep like the internet says, you’re already behind. Reality: At home insemination works best when you focus on timing, gentle technique, and a setup you can repeat—without turning your life into a content series. Between celebrity bump chatter, glossy “surprise” announcements, and the occasional TV-drama plotline where pregnancy…
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At Home Insemination in a Viral Era: Calm, Clear Next Steps
On a Tuesday night, “J” and “R” sat on the couch with a notes app open, a calendar on the TV screen, and three different social feeds insisting they were already behind. One video promised a perfect “pre-pregnancy” checklist. Another pushed pricey supplements. A third made it sound like everyone gets pregnant on the first…
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At Home Insemination: A Real-Life Decision Tree for Timing
Myth: If you “optimize” enough—supplements, elaborate routines, viral checklists—you can control the outcome. Reality: With at home insemination, the biggest controllable factor is usually timing around ovulation, plus a clean, calm setup. Everything else is secondary. Right now, culture is loud about pregnancy planning. Social feeds push “pre-pregnancy eras,” podcasts critique misleading fertility promises, and…
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At Home Insemination: ICI Technique That Beats Trendy “Prep”
Baby-bump headlines are everywhere, and so are “perfect plan” videos. One week it’s celebrity pregnancy chatter, the next it’s a viral checklist that claims you can optimize everything before you even try. At home insemination works best when you focus on timing and clean technique—not internet pressure. Quick reality check: what people are talking about…
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At-Home Insemination, Real Talk: Technique Over TikTok Trends
Viral fertility talk is loud right now—but your body doesn’t need a “perfect” pre-pregnancy checklist to begin. At home insemination works best when timing and technique are simple, not when they’re overcomplicated. ICI basics matter: gentle insertion, slow release, and a calm 10–20 minute rest can make the process feel easier. Comfort is a real…
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At Home Insemination: Real-World Choices in a Viral Moment
One week it’s celebrity bump speculation. The next, it’s a new “must-do” fertility checklist going viral. If you’re trying to conceive, that noise can make at home insemination feel more complicated than it needs to be. Here’s the grounded, budget-first way to approach at home insemination when the internet is shouting. Do you really need…
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At Home Insemination in 2026: Reality Checks Beyond the Hype
On a Tuesday night, “Rae” (not their real name) paused a streaming drama mid-argument scene, thumb hovering over their phone. One tab was celebrity pregnancy chatter. Another was a short video promising a “perfect” pre-pregnancy checklist—like you could schedule a baby the way you schedule a haircut. Rae’s partner called from the kitchen: “Are we…