Tag: childbirth
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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…
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After My Family’s Childbirth Crisis, I’m Committed to Training Black Dads as Doulas
Get Pregnant Fast I want to ensure that no father-to-be experiences the overwhelming emotions I felt in that delivery room. My journey into advocacy began after a heartbreaking event that changed everything for me and my partner. In December 2018, just days before Christmas, my partner began having contractions while we were expecting twins. We…
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The Benefits of Using a Peanut Ball During Labor
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to labor, expectant mothers often seek ways to make the experience smoother and more efficient. One tool that has gained popularity in recent years is the peanut ball. This unique inflatable ball, shaped like a peanut, can be a game-changer for women in labor. So, what exactly is a…