Tag: maternal health
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My Partner Became a Victim of the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast Initially, both parents felt reassured as their healthcare providers assured them of their well-being. However, anxiety quickly set in when they tried to schedule an appointment with their OB/GYN. “They said the earliest appointment was the first week of January when Lisa would be 10 weeks along,” Mark explains. Given Lisa’s history…
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Skin Darkening and Discoloration During Pregnancy: Causes & Symptoms
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy brings about numerous changes, both physically and emotionally, and one of the most noticeable shifts can often be seen in your skin. If you’ve noticed some changes in skin color since becoming pregnant, you’re not alone. Many women experience skin darkening or discoloration, which can manifest as brown, reddish, or purple…
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Breastfeeding in Public: A Natural and Empowering Choice
Get Pregnant Fast By: Alex Thompson for Cervical Insemination During our daughter’s third flight, we decided to try something new by bringing along her car seat in hopes of encouraging her to sleep. However, she had other plans. At the airport, she began arching her back and crying so loudly, you’d think we had put…
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Navigating Twin Pregnancy: Understanding Complications and Risks
Get Pregnant Fast Finding out you’re expecting twins can be an exhilarating experience, filled with joy and anticipation. However, it also comes with a unique set of complications and risks that require careful consideration and monitoring. With attentive prenatal care, many of these risks can be managed effectively, ensuring a healthier pregnancy for both you…
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A Texas Senator Shattered a Table to Silence a Woman’s Testimony
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning display of disregard for women’s voices, Texas Senator Mark Strickland recently caused a scene at a legislative hearing by smashing a glass tabletop with his gavel. This dramatic act was aimed at interrupting a young woman who was passionately testifying against a bill that seeks to ban one of…
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Ladies, It’s Time to Talk About the Unpleasant Realities of Postpartum Life
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real, friends. The journey into motherhood is filled with beautiful moments, but there are plenty of gross and unexpected surprises lurking in the postpartum phase. It’s time to shed some light on what happens after giving birth, because no one ever prepares us for this stuff—probably because it’s, well, not…
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A Letter to My Son About His Future Wife’s Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Son, As you and your future wife embark on the incredible journey of starting a family, I feel compelled to share some insights about the rollercoaster ride that is pregnancy. This is a time filled with unparalleled joy, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. Please take…
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Understanding the Meaning of “Voting With Your Vagina”
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach the pivotal date of November 8, it’s crucial to recognize that the choices we make as a nation will have lasting impacts on our lives and those of our children. Yet, time and again, I encounter comments like, “Stick to parenting topics,” or “Politics and kids don’t mix.” Some…
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Mom’s Viral Image Highlights the Remarkable Benefits of Breast Milk
Get Pregnant Fast Any breastfeeding mom can relate to the sight of overflowing bags of pumped milk taking over the fridge and freezer. Recently, an Arkansas mother named Emily Sanders shared a striking photo of one of her milk bags on Facebook, and it quickly gained traction, racking up over 70,000 shares. What Makes This…
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When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go as Planned
Menu Parenting Breastfeeding Challenges: A Personal Journey Get Pregnant Fast I recently parted with an item that has held both joyful and painful memories for me—a rocking chair that has occupied the nursery for nearly a decade. Little did I know that removing it to make space for a new tent would stir such a…