Tag: pregnancy
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9 Things I Regret Saying During My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast When I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I thought I had it all figured out. I envisioned the perfect mom I would be, the nurturing environment I would create for my child, and the serene lifestyle we would lead together. Oh, how naive I was! Here are nine…
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Delivering the Placenta: What to Anticipate During Placenta Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one has arrived, and now you’re faced with one last important step — the delivery of the placenta. This part of the process, often referred to as the afterbirth, is significant and marks a transition from pregnancy to parenthood. While it may initially seem like an anticlimactic conclusion (“it’s…
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If You’re Considering Pregnancy, Is It Time to Rethink Your Drinking? A Study That Raises Eyebrows
Get Pregnant Fast A recent recommendation from the CDC has sparked quite a debate: women should halt their alcohol consumption even if they are not currently pregnant. Yes, you heard that right! If you have a uterus and even a fleeting thought about pregnancy, it might be time to put down that glass of wine—at…
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Mom’s Hilarious Cartoons Capture the Reality of New Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 9, 2017 Originally Published: Jan. 9, 2017 Mom’s delightful and relatable cartoons perfectly encapsulate the journey of new parenthood. You might be familiar with Claire Johnson and her brutally honest (and absolutely side-splitting) illustrations that tackle the not-so-glamorous aspects of pregnancy. This talented artist and mother of two shares her…
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Why Pregnancy Isn’t Glamorous: Leaky Breasts, Awkward Gas, and More
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: pregnancy isn’t exactly the picturesque experience many make it out to be. There, I said it! It’s a refreshing relief to voice this sentiment, akin to running freely through a wildflower meadow—full of life but not exactly magazine-cover material. Now, before you label me a Negative Nancy (I prefer…
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A Letter to My Post-Pregnancy Self: 4 Reasons to Close the Baby Factory
Get Pregnant Fast I know what’s on your mind. You’re contemplating adding another little one to the mix, aren’t you? Seriously, haven’t you learned your lesson from the last two tiny humans who spent nine months in your belly and made their grand exit in a whirlwind of chaos? Let’s not sugarcoat things—pregnancy is no…
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The Great Misnomer: “Mom and Baby Are Doing Just Fine”
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my daughter into the world a year ago, my partner wasted no time in sharing the news: she weighed this much, measured that much, and of course, “mom and baby are doing just fine.” This phrase, a staple in the announcement of new life, suddenly struck me as absurd.…
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9 Challenges of Being a First-Time Mom at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mom for the first time at 40 can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure. While many women embrace this journey later in life, it comes with its own set of hurdles. Here are some of the unique challenges that older first-time moms often face: Frequent Reminders of Your Age: At…
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Dear Partner: It’s Time for a Vasectomy
Get Pregnant Fast Hey Love, Remember when we made the big decision to start a family? That was a mutual choice, one we both embraced. But as time went on, it became clear that the journey took an unexpected turn towards me doing most of the heavy lifting. You enjoyed the joys of unprotected moments,…
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I Funded My Maternity Leave Through GoFundMe
Get Pregnant Fast As a self-employed stylist in Mississippi, I knew I wouldn’t have any paid maternity leave to rely on. Just two weeks before our daughter was born, my husband lost his job, which made things even tougher. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a hairstylist. So, in 2018,…