Month: October 2022
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A Disturbing Percentage of Women Continue to Smoke During Pregnancy
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To the Mothers Who Raised Us: Celebrating the “Okayest” Moms
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How I Found Peace After Letting Go of My Baby
Get Pregnant Fast No parent should have to endure the pain of outliving their child. Instead of planning for his future, we were thrust into the unimaginable task of planning a farewell. Our journey began with the premature birth of triplets, arriving more than 17 weeks early—a scenario fraught with uncertainty. Tragically, we lost our…
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Finding the Perfect Swimsuit for Your Mom Bod
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Tyra Banks Reveals Heartwarming First Image of Her ‘Miracle Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful surprise to her followers, Tyra Banks recently took to social media to share the first photo of her newborn son, marking a joyful moment that coincided with Valentine’s Day. The announcement of her and partner Erik Asla’s new arrival came just a few weeks prior, as they welcomed their…
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The Importance of Sleep Arrangements in Family Dynamics
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8 Indicators Your Child is Spirited
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Lessons Learned from My Baby’s Diagnosis of Severe Hip Dysplasia
low cost IUI My daughter displayed her tenacity even before her arrival. “She’s not moving,” my obstetrician remarked after several attempts to turn her from a breech position. “She’s lodged in there like an egg in a cup.” I had anticipated that the 36-week inversion might not succeed. Still, with a baby’s head pressing against…
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Ellen’s Take on Trump’s Weekend Movie Choice: Finding Dory
Get Pregnant Fast In a rather ironic twist, President Trump decided to spend his weekend watching Finding Dory, a film centered on the theme of separation, just as his administration enacted policies that led to the separation of families at the border. This choice came shortly after he signed an executive order on Holocaust Memorial…
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We Are Only As Content As Our Least Content Child, and Here’s Why
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