Tag: health
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Am I Expecting or Did I Just Eat Spoiled Chicken?
Get Pregnant Fast Last Friday, I suddenly found myself feeling nauseous, which came out of nowhere. I was cramping and desperately needed a nap. I decided to cancel my evening plans, and then a friend texted me: “Maybe you’re pregnant! Or did you eat undercooked chicken? It’s a thin line between pregnancy and salmonella!” And…
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15 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant Fast At 15 weeks pregnant, your little one is as big as a pear, measuring about 4 inches long and weighing in at around 2.5 ounces. This marks an exciting time as you’re now in the fourth month of your pregnancy, with just five months to go until you meet your baby! Your…
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PUPPP: It Could Happen to You Too
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my first child, everything seemed to be going smoothly—until it didn’t. Sure, I battled intense heartburn that I managed with hefty doses of antacids, and my body swelled up like a balloon. My cravings? Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and popsicles were my go-tos, especially with the A/C blasting…
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Important Notice: You Might Not Be Cleaning Your Child’s Sippy Cup Properly
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a father named Mark shared a startling discovery on social media. After diligently cleaning his child’s sippy cup every day, he decided to fully disassemble it due to his child’s ongoing stomach issues. To his horror, he found dark mold lurking in the hard-to-reach areas of the cup. Mark expressed his…
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Can Prenatal Vitamins Really Boost Your Hair Growth?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to prenatal vitamins, most people recognize their importance for both expectant mothers and their developing babies. However, the idea that these vitamins can also enhance hair growth is a topic of much debate. So, can prenatal vitamins actually make your hair grow? Let’s delve into the details! The Buzz…
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5 Disturbing Facts About Norovirus That I Wish I Didn’t Know
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, Jason threw up on the playground today,” my 8-year-old exclaimed as he bounded through the door, his face twisted in disgust. “Gross!” As a parent, these are the last words you want to hear. While my son finds it amusing, I know that when one child gets sick, it’s only a…
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Lessons in Running: Insights from My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast When I was just a child, I experienced my first taste of running alongside my mom—a memorable 5K adventure. At the time, what thrilled me most was the water stations where onlookers handed out cups, allowing me to splash myself joyfully as we jogged by. But it’s worth noting that my journey…
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Are Children Getting Enough Outdoor Time?
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the scenic mountains of West Virginia, I spent my days exploring the great outdoors—navigating muddy riverbanks, scrambling over rocks, and discovering bugs with sticks in hand. My husband, Alex, has similar memories from his childhood in sunny Florida, where outdoor play was a staple of life, as long as…
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I Came Close to Losing My Life to Eclampsia After Welcoming My Twins
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a chilling reality when you find yourself on the brink of death, and I experienced that firsthand. Picture this: it’s a Friday night, and I’m lying in an ICU bed following the birth of my twins at just 35 weeks and 3 days. My blood pressure has skyrocketed to 240 over…
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My Father’s Birthday: A Reminder of My Own Aging
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered my father’s age, I couldn’t help but react. My mother is a year older than him, and I remarked, “So that means Mom is…” My dad chuckled and said, “Thirty-nine!” However, I quickly pointed out, to his surprise, that I’ll be turning 39 this summer. I left my home…