Tag: family health
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Which Vaccines Should New Parents Get?
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, it’s easy to get caught up in ensuring your baby receives their vaccinations on schedule, but don’t forget about your own health! Staying current on your vaccinations is just as important, especially when you consider that newborns have underdeveloped immune systems. Keeping yourself protected helps create a “cocoon” around…
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Baby Granted Entry to the U.S. for Life-Saving Surgery After Travel Ban Lifted
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant turn of events, a baby girl from Iran, who was previously denied entry to the United States for urgent medical treatment due to a travel ban, has received approval to enter the country for life-saving surgery. Four-month-old Lila Farhadi and her family are expected to arrive in the U.S.…
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The Significance of Establishing a Living Will
Get Pregnant Fast On a frigid October morning, my husband and I received a phone call that would change our perspective on life and death forever. It was the first day we noticed frost, a clear sign that winter was on its way. Instead of taking our daughter to the playground, we opted for a…
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Tips to Ease Your Baby’s Pain During Shots
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: when it’s time for your little one to get vaccinated, it can be a stressful experience for both you and your baby. But there are ways to help minimize the discomfort and make the process smoother. Here are some friendly tips to help your baby feel more at ease…
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Finding Peaceful Nights for the Sandwich Generation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the second night of my partner’s bi-weekly work trip. By now, the initial excitement of solo parenting has faded away. My patience for my children’s creative tactics to delay bedtime has dwindled, and my promise to maintain calmness has been all but forgotten by the time dinner is over. Fortunately, my…
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Mom Warns Other Families After Daughter’s Playground Scare
Get Pregnant Fast An Australian mother is sharing a chilling story to warn fellow parents about a potential hazard related to children’s clothing. This cautionary tale revolves around her daughter’s alarming injury on the playground, triggered by a common accessory that many kids own: a sun hat. While many children’s sun hats are designed with…
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A Mom’s Bottle Feeding Selfie: A Reminder That Fed is Best
Get Pregnant Fast In an age where parenting choices are scrutinized, one mother’s Instagram post has sparked a conversation about feeding choices and the associated guilt. Jessica Carter, a dedicated mother from Australia, recently shared a selfie while bottle feeding her 14-month-old son, Max, with a powerful message: it’s time to dismiss the guilt that…
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The Risks of Inadequate Maternity Leave: A Call for Change
Get Pregnant Fast I was heartbroken to learn about another tragic incident involving an infant’s death at daycare—just hours into her first day. This time, the little girl was only three months old, and her mother, Sarah Thompson, had to leave her in care she wasn’t ready to trust. Like many mothers, Sarah was desperate…
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Creating a Safe Space for Our Child: Embracing a Wheat- and Dairy-Free Lifestyle
Get Pregnant Fast When our daughter, Lily, turned 9 months old, we felt it was time to introduce her to solid foods. Following the advice of her pediatrician, we carefully began to incorporate various foods into her diet that were deemed safe and had a low risk of allergic reactions. We started with familiar options…