Tag: support
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When Your Baby Has Down Syndrome: A Message to Moms in Mourning
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, I understand the weight of those five heart-wrenching words: “Your baby has Down syndrome.” I remember sitting on that cold examination table, surrounded by stark white walls and buzzing fluorescent lights that seemed to close in on me. I’ve walked those tear-soaked paths back to my car, astonished that I…
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Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding—What’s the Big Deal?
Get Pregnant Fast As we observe “World Breastfeeding Week” and “National Breastfeeding Month,” it’s a moment to honor the act of nursing, eliminate the stigma surrounding public breastfeeding, and enlighten others about the advantages of breastfeeding. These initiatives are undeniably important. However, for mothers like myself who couldn’t breastfeed their children, this month often evokes…
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If You’re in an Abusive Relationship, Please Speak Up
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other day, I scrolled through my social media feed and stumbled upon a harrowing image. A woman’s face was partially covered in bandages, her eyes and cheeks bruised and swollen. She shared her story in a private writers’ group I’m part of—her only refuge. This woman had recently escaped an…
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Why Older Moms Make the Best Friends: We’ve Got That “I Don’t Care” Attitude
Get Pregnant Fast You know you’re one of the seasoned moms when you’ve been navigating the school scene longer than some of the younger mothers have been on this planet. You catch yourself reminiscing, saying things like, “Back in my day, I’d check my baby’s fever by slapping my forehead against theirs—none of these fancy…
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6 Types of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast When you think about pregnancy and new parenthood, you might imagine all the joyful moments—picking out a color for the nursery, shopping for tiny outfits, or cuddling your little one in those early days. However, for many women, those sweet images can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness and anxiety. It’s important…
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Why Me?
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, my friend Mike faced a tough battle with pneumonia. He was feverish, achy, and utterly miserable. As the doctor laid out the recovery plan for him, he lamented, “Why me? I have to sleep alone? I can’t go out? I have to be quiet? What did I do to deserve…
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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The Perspectives of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a photographer, my primary source of income revolves around my camera, which constantly requires me to switch between various lenses. Each lens offers a distinct perspective—some widen my view of the world, while others zoom in on the intimate details of human emotion. I have my go-to lenses, the ones I…
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A Piece of Junk Mail Reminded Me of My Loss and My Strength
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life after losing a child is a journey that changes everything. As a parent who has faced this unimaginable grief, I often reflect on the distinct lines drawn between life “before” and “after” the loss. Over the years, while the tears may come less often, the ache in my heart remains.…