Tag: childbirth
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Are Doulas Covered by Insurance?
Get Pregnant Fast When considering the support of a doula during pregnancy and childbirth, many expectant parents wonder about the financial implications. The question arises: Are doulas covered by insurance? Doulas serve as trained professionals who offer emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and shortly after labor. Their primary goal is to facilitate a…
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Dear New Parent Class Instructor, Your Curriculum Needs a Revamp
Get Pregnant Fast Hello there, About a year ago, I attended one of the so-called “essential” New Parent classes your hospital promotes as a source of “valuable tools and skills for navigating the birthing experience and beyond.” Unfortunately, after 18 hours of instruction, I found myself woefully unprepared. That’s why I’m sharing some suggestions for…
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Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Her Delivery Fears
Get Pregnant Fast In recent conversations about pregnancy, Kim Kardashian has stepped forward as a candid voice, sharing her honest experiences and fears. Just weeks ago, she voiced her dislike for pregnancy, and now she’s addressing her anxiety surrounding delivery, particularly given her history with high-risk pregnancies. This level of openness from someone with such…
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Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Without Epidural, and Vagina Enthusiasts Everywhere Are Like ‘NOPE!’
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a second: childbirth is no walk in the park. It’s a monumental feat that involves pushing an object the size of a medium pumpkin through a passage that’s more like a small cherry. It’s painful, it’s intense, and let’s be honest, most of us would prefer to have…
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My Baby Was Born Healthy, But I Still Lost Something
Get Pregnant Fast My youngest son just celebrated his fourth birthday. He’s an energetic bundle of joy—clever, affectionate, and at times, a little mischievous. But let me tell you, my pregnancy with him was anything but pleasant. It wasn’t just the usual complaints of swollen ankles or back pain; my body felt like it was…
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The 10 Types of People You Encounter During Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Having given birth to one child via C-section and welcomed two more the traditional way, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in hospitals. Each experience was unique—whether it was saying goodbye to my gallbladder or meeting my tiny newborns. However, I consistently crossed paths with the same cast of characters each…
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Transformative Video of Baby ‘Delivering Itself’ Will Change Your Perspective on C-Sections
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking development, UK doctors are preparing to test an innovative approach to cesarean sections that could offer mothers the natural birthing experience they long for. This so-called “gentle” or “slow” c-section aims to minimize the barriers that traditional surgical births create between mothers and their newborns, potentially resulting in a…
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How to Encourage Labor: Insights from Your Social Media Circle
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is one of those life events that seems to captivate everyone around you. Friends and family, especially those who have already navigated the journey of motherhood, often feel compelled to share their insights and advice. However, the closer you get to your due date, the more unsolicited suggestions you’ll receive. And…