Tag: childbirth
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Princess or Not, How on Earth Does She Look Like That?
Get Pregnant Fast So, the much-anticipated Royal Baby Watch has concluded, and Kate and Will have welcomed a gorgeous baby girl to their family, joining her big brother, Henry. Like many others, I couldn’t help but let out a few gasps of delight at the first glimpse of the little one. She’s precious. Even more…
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Vaginal Tears During and After Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast After giving birth, it’s common to feel a bit worse for wear, especially if you experience a vaginal tear. But don’t fret! There are effective ways to speed up your recovery and alleviate the discomfort. What is a vaginal tear? A vaginal tear is a laceration that can occur during vaginal delivery,…
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My Overconfidence Didn’t Shield Me From a C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of cesarean sections in the United States has surged to about 30 percent of all births. While elective C-sections are increasingly common, I spent much of my first pregnancy wrapped up in a bubble of self-righteousness. As I dealt with the…
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Considering a C-Section? Here’s Your Friendly Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, expectant moms! If you’ve been dreaming of a vaginal birth but have learned that you might need a C-section, it’s completely normal to feel a bit let down. The thought of surgery, a longer hospital stay, and a tougher recovery can be daunting. But here’s the thing: in the U.S.,…
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Revolutionary Surgical Drape Offers C-Section Moms a Unique Opportunity
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve undergone a cesarean section, you might have felt that something was missing from the experience. While many women have positive memories of their c-section, the reality is that certain aspects differ significantly from a vaginal birth. One notable difference is the immediate skin-to-skin contact that vaginal delivery moms enjoy with…
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Breech Baby: Understanding Causes and Next Steps
Get Pregnant Fast It’s not uncommon for a baby to be in the breech position as delivery approaches. This means that instead of being head-down, the baby is positioned feet or bottom first. While many babies flip to the ideal head-down position by the end of pregnancy, around 3 to 4 percent remain breech at…
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Just One Push and She Was Here: A Mom’s Remarkable 15-Minute Labor
Get Pregnant Fast Latest update: Discover how one mom nearly delivered her baby in a Lyft and how she managed to stay composed throughout the experience. Sarah Wells, reflecting on the birth of her first child, shares a journey filled with calm and preparation. During her initial labor, she took her time, opting for a…
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What I Wish I Knew Before My Second C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast If your first C-section was anything like mine, it was a whirlwind of chaos. Being thrust into major surgery after hours of grueling labor is far from anyone’s idea of a pleasant experience. As I prepared for the arrival of my second child, I was genuinely apprehensive about facing the same ordeal…