Tag: childbirth
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Why Your Practitioner Might Need to Break Your Water During Labor and How It Works
Get Pregnant Fast When the time comes for your little one to enter the world, the protective amniotic sac that has cradled them throughout your pregnancy will eventually need to give way. While many women experience their water breaking naturally during labor, there are instances when a practitioner may decide to assist this process through…
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12 Realities About Labor and Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast As you approach your due date, the excitement and anxiety can start to swirl together. Every expectant mother begins to ponder what the experience of labor and delivery will truly be like. Some have a birth plan locked in—perhaps dreaming of a serene water birth with a midwife, while others are thinking,…
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5 Realities You Should Prepare for After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Forget the glossy images and glamorous portrayals of new motherhood; the reality of the hours following childbirth is far from serene. You won’t be cozily cradling your newborn in a pristine gown, illuminated by soft sunlight. And please, for your own sanity, resist comparing yourself to those celebrity moms who claim to…
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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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Sterling K. Brown Delivers a Hilariously Spot-On Account of Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to childbirth, the perspective of fathers is often overlooked, especially in the celebrity realm. Most dads tend to gloss over the details, leaving a shroud of mystery around the experience. However, Sterling K. Brown, renowned for his roles in “This Is Us” and “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American…
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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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Why Giving Birth in the Ocean with Dolphins as Midwives is a Terrible Idea
Get Pregnant Fast In a rather unconventional approach to childbirth, a couple from Hawaii has decided to forgo traditional medical facilities in favor of a wild ocean birth accompanied by dolphins. While the idea may sound whimsical, it raises significant concerns about safety and practicality. Meet Laura and Jake, who are embracing the idea of…
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What Lamaze Breathing Is REALLY Good For
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re preparing for your first child, it’s almost a rite of passage to invest in “birth classes.” Expecting parents flock to these sessions, eager to learn about the birthing process and various pain management techniques. Among these, Lamaze breathing has become a cultural staple, featured in countless films and sitcoms. The…