Tag: maternal health
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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…
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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…