Tag: maternal health
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A Tale of Two Births: The U.S. Shortcomings in Postpartum Care
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter made her entrance into the world on a frigid Saturday morning. We were discharged from the hospital by Monday, and like many new mothers in the United States, my husband returned to his job the very next day, leaving me to manage our newborn daughter along with our energetic 2-…
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10 Compelling Reasons to Have Your Kids Close Together
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with three kids under the age of five can feel like a chaotic adventure. However, there are numerous rewarding aspects to having your children close in age. Here are ten of the most compelling reasons to consider this family structure! A Built-In Excuse to Skip the Gym: Who has time…
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10 Outrageous Fears at the End of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As my pregnancy journey neared its finale, the excitement was palpable but so was an overwhelming wave of anxiety. My doctor had given me the green light, indicating that my little one was ready for takeoff. Suddenly, every sneeze felt like it could trigger labor, and every unexpected movement sent my heart…
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Absolutely, I Chose an Epidural
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be clear: I never once considered a natural birth. As far as I was concerned, if I was going to be pushing a human through my body, I wanted every bit of medical support available. Bring on the epidural, please! Honestly, I can barely handle a minor headache without reaching for…
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Dear Moms: I Stand by You, Regardless of Your Feeding Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mama! When it comes to breastfeeding, who gets to call the shots? That’s right — it’s you. Whether you choose to breastfeed your baby, how long you do it, or if you decide to go a different route entirely, those choices belong to you. It’s high time we put an…
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CDC Director Reassures Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast The CDC Director recently reassured that getting the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy is completely safe. In an insightful discussion with health expert Sarah Johnson, she emphasized the importance of vaccination for expectant mothers concerned about their health and their baby’s wellbeing. Dr. Johnson stated, “Pregnant women are at a greater risk of…
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The Argument for Allowing Food and Drink During Labor
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine running a marathon and being told you can’t eat or drink anything for hours beforehand. While I haven’t run a marathon, I’ve experienced childbirth, and if someone had suggested that I skip meals during those intense hours of labor, I would have been furious. Yet, many hospitals in the U.S. still…
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America, It’s Time to Step Up for Postpartum Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the arrival of my first child, my midwife, a seasoned pro, offered some candid advice about the postpartum phase. “You won’t be doing much in those early weeks, just resting on the couch and nursing your baby,” she said with a knowing look. I smiled politely but thought, “Not…