Tag: childbirth
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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…
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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,…