Tag: childbirth
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16 Signs of Labor — What to Expect When It’s Time to Meet Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast The moment you’ve been eagerly (and somewhat anxiously) waiting for is finally approaching: the birth of your little one! Understanding the signs of labor can help you prepare for this life-changing event. Here’s what to look for in the days or weeks leading up to your baby’s arrival and how to differentiate…
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4 Tips for a Natural Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing a baby into the world is no small feat, as any mother will attest. My little one weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz with a head that felt like a bowling ball. It’s truly remarkable that the human body is capable of such an event. I opted for natural childbirth…
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First Baby: A Joyful Experience or a Recipe for Regret? Science Says It’s Complicated
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research has unveiled a surprising truth about parenthood: having your first baby can significantly diminish your happiness, even more so than divorce or the death of a partner. This might sound shocking, but the findings come from a comprehensive study that examined the emotional toll of becoming a parent. Researchers set…
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Hey C-Section Mom, You’re a Total Badass
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the conversation around childbirth, there’s often a misguided narrative that suggests cesarean births aren’t “real” births. New mom, Lisa Thompson, recently took to social media to share her c-section scar, passionately rebutting this notion. “I had a massive fibroid pressing on my cervix and a low-lying placenta, which…
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50 Reasons to Think Twice Before Having a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while visiting some friends, we casually chatted with their neighbors. The dad made a rather bold comment: “Great weekend, but the Smoklers are definitely effective birth control.” I didn’t take offense, but it did make me reflect. Honestly, there are far more compelling reasons not to dive into parenthood than the…
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6 Surprising Insights About Home Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Contrary to popular stereotypes, I don’t live in a commune, make my own yogurt, or have a collection of organic cotton onesies. Home birth is not just for a specific type of mom; it’s a choice made by women from diverse backgrounds and parenting philosophies. While films and television often romanticize home…
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Why a Natural Birth Isn’t Part of My Plan
Get Pregnant Fast It all starts with that familiar exchange. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant! How exciting!” I beam, trying to mask the nausea that seems to accompany my glowing state. The conversation flows to details about the baby’s gender, the expected due date, and our name choices. But just when I thought we were safe, the…
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10 Reasons Why Your Third Pregnancy Is the Best
Get Pregnant Fast For many moms, the thought of welcoming a third child can be intimidating, especially when juggling the chaos of family life. However, as I embrace my own third pregnancy, I’ve realized that there are numerous perks to this experience—especially when it comes to the journey of pregnancy itself. Here are ten compelling…
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Can I Avoid an Episiotomy?
Get Pregnant Fast You might be familiar with episiotomies, which are incisions made to widen the vaginal opening to help with childbirth. Many women, understandably, prefer to skip this procedure. The good news is that episiotomies are becoming less common. Nowadays, healthcare providers, including midwives and doctors, reserve them for specific situations rather than performing…