Tag: childbirth
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Why a Natural Birth Isn’t Part of My Plan
Get Pregnant Fast It all starts with that familiar exchange. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant! How exciting!” I beam, trying to mask the nausea that seems to accompany my glowing state. The conversation flows to details about the baby’s gender, the expected due date, and our name choices. But just when I thought we were safe, the…
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10 Reasons Why Your Third Pregnancy Is the Best
Get Pregnant Fast For many moms, the thought of welcoming a third child can be intimidating, especially when juggling the chaos of family life. However, as I embrace my own third pregnancy, I’ve realized that there are numerous perks to this experience—especially when it comes to the journey of pregnancy itself. Here are ten compelling…
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Can I Avoid an Episiotomy?
Get Pregnant Fast You might be familiar with episiotomies, which are incisions made to widen the vaginal opening to help with childbirth. Many women, understandably, prefer to skip this procedure. The good news is that episiotomies are becoming less common. Nowadays, healthcare providers, including midwives and doctors, reserve them for specific situations rather than performing…
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Let’s Stop Glamorizing C-Sections: The Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a troubling trend I’ve noticed lately: women dismissing C-sections as an “easy” alternative to vaginal delivery. This notion couldn’t be more misguided. Just the other day, while chatting with some friends about my upcoming scheduled C-section, they remarked on how fortunate I was to avoid the pain of labor. One friend…
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Overwhelmed Yet Thrilled: Embracing Birth and Those First Postpartum Moments
Get Pregnant Fast The arrival of my second child was a whirlwind. Just hours after the first contraction hit, my partner, Jake, hurried me to the hospital. Following the nurse’s instructions, I paced the hallway, trying to stay calm. She wanted me to walk for a couple of hours before re-evaluating my progress. To my…
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C-Sections: The So-Called Easy Way Out
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to childbirth, there’s a pervasive myth that women who opt for C-sections are merely taking the easy route. Some even argue that these mothers haven’t truly given birth at all. If a woman can conceive, they assert, she should be able to deliver naturally. It’s all about biology, right?…
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Anything You Can Do, Mia Can Do Better
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 Originally Published: April 16, 2015 The former runway sensation—who is now married to a top NFL quarterback—bid farewell to her modeling career with a final walk at Sao Paolo Fashion Week. “I’m thankful that I embarked on this journey at 14,” she shared on Instagram. “After two decades…
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Please Don’t Suggest I Have Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast I was blindsided this time. There I was, at a cheerful optometrist’s office, learning for the first time in my 30-something years that I need glasses. Meanwhile, my well-mannered newly six-year-old was asking for help with Legos in the kiddie corner. “Is she your only child?” you asked. (Insert long, intentional pause.)…
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Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Are you expecting a little one and feeling a mix of excitement and nerves? You’re in the right place. Here’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything you should know about pregnancy. THE FIRST TRIMESTER: You may find yourself developing carpal tunnel syndrome from spending too much time searching online about those slight…