Tag: self-advocacy
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You’re the CEO of Your Own Career: Essential Advice for Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating your twenties can feel like a whirlwind of choices and uncertainties. In my quest to gather wisdom from women who have been there, I discovered invaluable insights that could have made their transitions smoother and their experiences more fulfilling. Here’s what I learned. Meet Jessica Taylor, 28, Senior Producer at a…
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Doctors Ignored My Childbirth Worries — Now I Stand Up for All Black Moms
Get Pregnant Fast During my first pregnancy, I felt utterly unheard. I was aware of the alarming statistic that Black women are three times more likely to face life-threatening complications than white women, yet my physician dismissed my concerns. I tried to convey the weight of my fears, emphasizing that despite appearing healthy on paper,…
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How to Obtain the Maternal Care You Deserve: Insights from Sophia Rivers and Dr. Angela Thompson
Get Pregnant Fast Securing the right maternal care is essential for both your wellbeing and that of your baby. Unfortunately, many women, especially women of color, often feel overlooked or misunderstood during this critical phase of life. In a recent discussion, Sophia Rivers, creator of TTC Tips, engaged with Dr. Angela Thompson, an OB/GYN and…
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Encouraging Our Daughters to Question the World Around Them
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughters were little, their constant “Why?” questions were utterly charming. From “Why is the sky blue?” to “Why do dogs sniff each other’s butts?”—each inquiry brought a smile to my face. But as they transitioned into their tween years, the nature of their questions shifted dramatically, often testing my patience.…
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Embracing Feminism: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment for My Children
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has undergone a significant transformation in my beliefs over the years, I find it essential to share my journey. Many who have known me for a while can attest to how drastically my views have evolved, and I consider this evolution a crucial part of personal growth. Being open…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10 years old. My mom had given me money to buy frozen yogurt from TCBY…