Tag: personal choice
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Should Women in Their 40s Consider Breast Cancer Screening?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines regarding mammogram screenings for women. While we all seek clarity on such crucial health matters, the latest recommendations seem to add to the confusion. In 2009, the Task Force advised against routine mammograms for women under 50, citing a risk analysis that…
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Why Religion Isn’t Central to Our Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a Rite Aid with my son, navigating the card aisle on our way home from school. “Go pick a First Communion card for your cousin while I check out the Mother’s Day section,” I suggested. Curiosity sparked in my 7-year-old’s eyes. “What’s a ‘First Communion’?” he asked,…
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Vaccinations: It’s Not Just Your Choice
Get Pregnant Fast I stand firmly in support of vaccinations. Every single one of them. Let’s ensure they’re administered to my children on schedule—and let’s make them mandatory. I have no desire to see diseases that we’ve painstakingly eradicated return as epidemics. These illnesses lead to death, and unfortunately, it’s often our children who suffer…
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I Know the Reasons Not to, But I’m Going Ahead with a Tummy Tuck Anyway
Get Pregnant Fast It’s just another Thursday afternoon. After an intense workout that included circuit training, running, and weightlifting, I peel off my drenched gym clothes. My fitness tracker informs me that I’ve burned 654 calories, and I can’t argue with that. I feel exhausted, sore, and frankly, a bit fed up. Standing in front…
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To the Moms of One
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Moms of One, I understand your feelings all too well. Like you, I shudder when I hear terms like “only child” or “only child syndrome.” It’s disheartening to witness others discussing the supposed necessity of siblings, often suggesting that not having another child is selfish. Perhaps you are a mom of…
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To the Expectant Mother Facing a Heartbreaking Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast First and foremost, please know that you will be okay. I understand that right now, that might be hard to fathom. Your heart feels shattered, and the weight of fear is overwhelming. All you want is for your baby to be healthy and safe. I was in your shoes several years ago.…
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Stop Pressuring Me to Have More Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I tend to be someone who follows the rules—especially when it comes to the major milestones of life. You told me to pursue education, and I ended up with a PhD. You encouraged marriage and family, and I half-joked that I hoped my boyfriend was listening. But now, I need you to…
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Why I Opted for Permanent Sterilization at 31
Get Pregnant Fast After welcoming my third child in 2001, I was almost entirely convinced he was my last. With a lively 4-year-old, a spirited 2-year-old, and a newborn in tow, my hands—and my heart—felt completely full. I was eager to take permanent steps to prevent any future “oops” moments. However, I faced a chorus…
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9 Reasons I Chose Not to Adopt My Partner’s Last Name
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been nearly 12 years since I tied the knot, and yet people still seem puzzled by my decision to retain my last name. Despite its consistency, family, friends, and even colleagues often find it challenging to address me correctly. Should they use my husband’s last name? A combination of both names?…
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I’m 43, And No, I Still Don’t Want Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I remember feeling a bit taken aback. Worry? Why would I need to worry? Was there an implication that something was wrong with me? The thought of wanting children has never crossed my mind. Should I be concerned about not wanting kids? The idea of finding “the right man” might be the…