Tag: maternal health
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10 People You Might Find Irritating After Giving Birth
The Helpers Who Actually Don’t Help Get Pregnant Fast Remember those last few weeks of pregnancy when your friends and family promised to swoop in and assist as soon as your bundle of joy arrived? What they conveniently forgot to mention was that their idea of “helping” involved coming over to coo over the baby…
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Why I Ended My Relationship with My OB at 40 Weeks
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an incredibly challenging journey. Your body undergoes a multitude of changes, and your emotions can swing wildly from joy to anxiety. You might find yourself doubting your choices while navigating the well-meaning but often unsolicited advice from strangers. Picture this: you’re at the gas station, grabbing your morning coffee,…
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Facing the Truth: Jenna Blake Opens Up About Embracing Her Post-Baby Body
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt post on her Instagram, model Jenna Blake shared her candid reflections on a topic that resonates with countless mothers: the struggle to embrace a post-baby body. Known for her advocacy against body shaming and her commitment to self-acceptance, Jenna now finds herself grappling with the very challenges she often…
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How to Navigate WIC: More Than Just Free Formula
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! If you’re expecting or have just welcomed a little one, you might be feeling the financial pinch. But guess what? You’re not alone in this! WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is here to help. Many folks don’t realize they qualify for…
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A Heartbreaking Hospital Experience: Mother of Conjoined Twins Claims She Was Denied Access to Her Surviving Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In a distressing turn of events, a new mother alleges that a children’s hospital prevented her from visiting her surviving conjoined twin after a tragic delivery. On August 26, Lisa Thompson faced the unimaginable when she gave birth to her two conjoined daughters, fully aware that one would not make it. Initially,…
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10 Surprising Realities I Faced When I Quit Nursing Cold Turkey
Get Pregnant Fast After months of trying out every method under the sun to wean my toddler off breastfeeding, I found myself resorting to the ultimate option: quitting cold turkey. As someone who had never attempted the “cry it out” method or any similar approach, I was understandably anxious about this decision. Initially, I thought…
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What NOT To Say To A Pregnant Woman Experiencing Severe Morning Sickness
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but for those dealing with severe morning sickness, it can feel like a never-ending battle. Approximately 3% of women endure hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a condition that can turn the joy of pregnancy into a grueling experience. I can relate, having faced HG throughout all four of…
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5 Reasons Gestational Diabetes Wasn’t the End of the World
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: When I received the call from my doctor informing me that I’d flunked my glucose screening test, disbelief washed over me. I was convinced that the upcoming three-hour glucose tolerance test would clear my name. “There’s no need,” she replied flatly. It turns out, my results weren’t just bad;…
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Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re expecting, you might have noticed that sleep is becoming a bit of a challenge. Many pregnant women report more sleep disturbances than usual, which is totally normal given the changes your body is going through. However, there’s a less common condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that can also rear…