Tag: health
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When Having It All Takes a Toll on Your Health
Get Pregnant Fast I was chatting with a friend recently about our struggles with sciatica. Both of us juggle full-time jobs and young children. “You won’t believe this,” she said over the phone while driving to work, “but I dealt with intense pain for five months because it felt easier than making a doctor’s appointment.”…
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Another Compelling Reason to End Body Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever had one of those days where you glance in the mirror and feel like you’ve packed on a few extra pounds? You might catch yourself saying, “Ugh, I feel so fat!” and start fixating on every little imperfection, leading you to feel down and discouraged. But what happens next?…
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Pregnant UK Politician Faces Criticism for Taking a Snack Break
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a pregnant Member of Parliament in the UK found herself at the center of controversy for simply stepping out to grab a snack. During an extended session in the House of Commons focused on Universal Credit welfare reforms, MP Sarah Langston, who is seven months pregnant,…
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A Woman’s Inspiring Instagram Post Reminds Us That the Scale Doesn’t Define Us
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to monitoring our health, many of us often turn to the scale as our ultimate judge of fitness. However, one woman’s empowering Instagram post is making waves, reminding us that the number on the scale is far less significant than how we feel in our own bodies. Fitness influencer…
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Dear Hospital: My Partner Doesn’t Need to Shrink Her Postpartum Belly
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever welcomed a new life into the world or considered the journey of parenthood, you know that no amount of preparation can fully equip you for the surprises along the way. The moment you hold your baby for the first time is filled with a whirlwind of emotions—joy, fear, and…
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How My Body Image Transformed After I Discarded My Scale
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 24, 2010 Not long after my partner and I began our life together, he took my hand one evening and I immediately sensed something significant was coming. Clearing his throat, he looked me in the eyes and uttered four words that would…
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30 Hilarious Realities When a Parent Falls Ill
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has been there—the dreaded experience of being sick while juggling the chaos of kids. A simple cold quickly escalates into a full-blown challenge that tests your last ounce of patience and sanity. Without fail, this illness seems to strike at the most inconvenient moment, like when your toddler decides it’s…
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39 Reasons We Avoid Working Out
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the motivation to exercise often eludes us. I mean, here I am, a woman of a certain age, still jamming to tunes that were cool back when cassette tapes ruled the world, and I’ve packed on a few extra pounds since those days. Now I find myself at a…
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The 6 Best Baby Thermometers to Ease Sick Day Stress with Fast and Precise Readings
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! When your little one isn’t feeling well, the last thing you want is the added stress of figuring out their temperature. That’s where a reliable baby thermometer comes in handy. After extensive testing by our team and feedback from parents, we’ve rounded up the top six thermometers that not only…
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To the Mom Watching Over Her Premature Baby in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast I see you there. The worry, the fear, the uncertainty—it’s all too real. Believe me, I understand because I’ve been in your shoes. My twins, Leo and Max, made their entrance into the world seven weeks early on a frigid January day in Chicago. I was told that premature boys generally face…