Tag: maternal health
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Photographer’s Call to Facebook: ‘Stop Silencing Birth’
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking move, Facebook has once again censored a birth photo, citing “nudity violations.” Photographer Laura Bennett has had enough, and rightly so. Birth is a natural, beautiful event—not something that should be hidden away. If someone is following a birth photographer, it’s clear they want to see these images; they…
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Hernia During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As your baby bump expands, it’s common for your belly button to transition from an innie to an outie, serving as a cute reminder of your pregnancy journey. However, in some cases, this change can indicate the presence of a hernia. Here’s what you should know about umbilical hernias and other types…
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You Didn’t Fail at Breastfeeding. The System Let You Down.
Get Pregnant Fast There are certainly mothers who choose not to breastfeed, and their decisions are personal and valid. I have immense respect for their choices, as a mother’s love isn’t measured by how she feeds her child. However, many mothers enter motherhood with the intention of breastfeeding, only to find themselves struggling to meet…
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Blood Clots After Giving Birth: A Mother’s Life-Threatening Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “I don’t want any other mother to endure what I went through.” Those words echoed in my mind as I reflected on my harrowing experience just after giving birth to my son, Jake. It was a moment that should have been filled with joy, but instead, I found myself answering a series…
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Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis During Pregnancy: What to Look Out For (And What’s Usually Normal)
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably heard about a bunch of complications that can pop up, like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. But there’s one more you should keep on your radar — deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. It’s a type of blood clot that can happen more often…
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Maternal Mental Health: Understanding Postpartum Depression and Beyond
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’re embarking on the journey of parenthood, it’s totally normal to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. You might be thrilled to meet your little one, but also find yourself grappling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or being overwhelmed. Let’s dive into the world of perinatal mood and anxiety…
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Heartfelt Tribute: Grieving Mother Donates Her Weight in Breast Milk to Honor Her Son
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching act of love and resilience, a grieving mother named Emily Turner has made the profound decision to donate breast milk weighing more than her own body in memory of her late son, Jacob. Emily experienced the indescribable pain of losing her newborn just days after his arrival, but rather…