Tag: pregnancy
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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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How I Found Body Positivity During My Second Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast I was seven months along and somehow back in the maternity section, searching for tops again. I picked one from the rack and forced it over my growing belly. Upon glancing in the mirror, I thought, Well, that doesn’t look cute at all. I scrunched my nose at my reflection, convinced the…
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Dear Friend Facing Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I want to share some news that might be difficult for you to hear: I am expecting a baby. Again. I know that hearing this may stir up complex emotions for you, and I want to approach this with the utmost sensitivity. I recognize that while you may feel happy…
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Is Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Reliable — And Is It Worth Considering?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’re navigating the exciting journey of pregnancy, you might have heard about Noninvasive Prenatal Testing, or NIPT. It’s a blood test that analyzes your baby’s DNA to assess the risk of certain genetic disorders. Pretty cool, right? But how accurate is it, and should you consider it for…
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Your Guide to the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast You may be nearing the finish line of your pregnancy journey, but there’s still much to look forward to in the third trimester! Here’s what you can anticipate as your baby grows and your body changes during these final weeks. When Does the Third Trimester Start? The third trimester kicks off around…
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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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These Amazon Prime Day Beauty Bargains Are Totally Worth It — Just Trust Us!
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s all too easy to put your own needs on the back burner. Who has time to style their hair when you’re racing to get a toddler ready for the day? And after a long day of diaper changes, who really has the energy for an exhaustive skincare routine? Luckily,…
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To the Expectant Mother Facing a Heartbreaking Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast First and foremost, please know that you will be okay. I understand that right now, that might be hard to fathom. Your heart feels shattered, and the weight of fear is overwhelming. All you want is for your baby to be healthy and safe. I was in your shoes several years ago.…
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I Grew a She-Beard, and My Kids Are to Blame
Get Pregnant Fast I possess some quirky talents: I can wiggle my ears, flare my nostrils, curl my tongue, and even raise an eyebrow. But there’s one unexpected skill I’ve developed that stands out — I can grow a beard. Yes, you read that right, and no, I’m not a man. It’s a bit of…
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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…