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Nurse Asks Breastfeeding Mom to Leave for “Her Own Dignity”
Get Pregnant FastIn a baffling encounter at a UK hospital, a nursing mother faced unnecessary shaming from a hospital nurse while visiting a loved one. Jessica Taylor, who was there to support her grandmother after eye surgery, found herself confronted…
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Struggles with Preteen Fashion: A Reflection of Every Mom’s Concerns
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to raising preteens, even celebrities experience the same worries that many mothers face. Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actress and wellness entrepreneur, recently shared her concerns regarding her daughter, Emma’s, wardrobe choices and makeup habits.Speaking at…
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My Memory Storage Is Full: Some Files Are Being Deleted
Get Pregnant FastBy: Rachel Thompson Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2015As I age, I’ve come to accept the reality that my memory might start to fade, but I never anticipated it would happen so rapidly. When those…
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Dear Mom,
Get Pregnant FastI’ve been wanting to express my thoughts for quite a while now, but life has kept me busy with countless sleepless nights, endless messes, and the chaos of raising kids. You know the drill; you’ve walked this road…
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Cassette Tapes, Dial-Up, and 14 Other Things My Child Will Find Hard to Believe Existed
Get Pregnant FastAs a member of the older millennial generation, I straddle the line between the analog past and the digital present. I can vividly recall a time before social media, smartphones, and constant connectivity. However, as a parent to…
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A Calendar Featuring Striking Firefighters and Adorable Puppies? Count Me In!
Get Pregnant FastIs there anything more delightful than a calendar filled with rugged firefighters cradling cute puppies? If that thought just made your heart flutter, you’re not alone. This unique calendar, which showcases irresistibly handsome, muscular firefighters in various poses…
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10 Netflix Shows Perfect for National Repeat Day
Get Pregnant FastAs National Repeat Day rolls around, it’s the ideal time to dive into some of Netflix’s finest offerings. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, drama, or a little bit of everything, here’s a list of ten shows…
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Hiring a Parental Leave Consultant Was the Best $300 I Ever Spent
Get Pregnant FastWhen I discovered I was expecting earlier this year, I turned to my coworker and close friend, Jane, who had recently welcomed her baby. Her most valuable advice was to get my maternity leave paperwork organized immediately, sharing…
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Shocking Truth: Smoking in Cars with Children Remains Legal in Most States
Get Pregnant FastDid you know that only a handful of states—just eight, including Puerto Rico—have laws prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present? This statistic is both staggering and alarming, especially considering it’s 2023. Fortunately, Virginia is on the…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…