Tag: childbirth
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20 Things You Might Think You Need to Do Before Welcoming a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my first child, I was consumed with the idea of preparing for the little one. “I’ll make a list!” I proclaimed just weeks before my son’s arrival. Recently, I stumbled upon that list and realized just how naive I was back then. Here’s a look at my…
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What I’ve Discovered About My Vagina in My 30s
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my journey, I can’t help but chuckle at my early experiences. I was just 12 and a half when my period arrived—during band practice, no less! Picture this: me in white pants, blissfully unaware. My mom promptly handed me a box of tampons and told me to “read…
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FYI: Your Water Could Break While You’re Peeing or Sleeping
Get Pregnant Fast You may have seen the classic scene in movies where a pregnant woman has her water break at the most inconvenient moment—like during a board meeting or a heated argument with her partner. For those who haven’t experienced it, “the water breaking” seems like a pivotal moment in labor. However, the reality…
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6 Insights I Wish I’d Had About C-Sections
Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Having my first child through a C-section at 35 weeks was a life-altering experience. An ultrasound revealed that my baby had stopped growing due to placenta previa, and while I was aware that a surgical delivery was a possibility, I didn’t take the time to understand what recovery would entail. I…
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Is Getting Your Hair Done Post-Delivery Really Necessary? Let’s Talk.
Get Pregnant Fast You know, every day I find myself a little more baffled by the world we live in. As someone who spends a lot of time online, I often think I’ve seen it all, yet I’m continually surprised. Just yesterday, my social media feed was filled with a New York Times piece titled…
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Childbirth Challenges: When Everything Goes Awry
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is a journey filled with a wealth of information. While some of it proves beneficial, much is simply overwhelming. As I approached my due date, I was inundated with advice—not just about nutrition and exercise, but most crucially, how to navigate childbirth itself. By the time I entered my ninth month,…
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Mom Becomes Her Own Birth Photographer Like a Boss
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where many parents opt for professional photographers to capture their newborn’s first moments, one mom decided to take matters into her own hands—literally. Meet Sarah Thompson, a talented photographer from New York, who pulled off the extraordinary feat of documenting her own childbirth. Talk about a true badass! Most…
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The Wonder of Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon a video that has been circulating among friends, showcasing a young girl witnessing the remarkable event of childbirth—her very own birth. I was warned to keep some tissues nearby and was told it was one of the most touching moments I would ever witness. You can check it…
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Unmedicated Childbirth Survival Tips
Get Pregnant Fast When I shared that I chose to have an unmedicated childbirth with my daughter, people were often captivated. “Incredible!” they exclaim, “And a bit crazy. How did you manage it?” With a casual shrug and a nod to my homebirth inspiration, I might say something calm like, “I just let my body…
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If Finding Pleasure During Labor Works for You, Go for It
Get Pregnant Fast When we think of labor, the last thing that comes to mind is often personal pleasure. However, one Australian doula, Emma Collins, reveals that she found relief through self-exploration during her six-hour labor, claiming it helped her manage pain and feel empowered. In a blog post that gained significant attention, Collins shared…