Tag: health
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Toilet Seat Covers: A Psychological Crutch or Necessary Comfort?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, an article titled “The Pointlessness of Toilet Seat Covers” has resurfaced online, drawing attention to the long-standing debate over their effectiveness. Written by a journalist named Lisa Tran back in 2014, the article has found its way back into social media discussions, prompting me to reflect on my own habits in…
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Navigating Middle-Aged Parenting: My Journey with Weight and Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 2, 2016 Originally Published: May 16, 2013 As stress has a way of affecting our appetite, I’ve found an unexpected silver lining: I’ve managed to lose about 7.5 of the 10 pounds I aimed to shed. I often joke with my friends that if this stress continues, I’ll reach my…
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A Mother’s Wisdom for Her Son Starting College
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare to embark on your college journey, I find it hard to believe my little boy is grown up. This moment, one that your father and I have been anticipating through the years, is bittersweet. While I’m thrilled for the adventures that await you, I can’t help but feel a…
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Is Your Daughter Experiencing Early Puberty? Here’s How to Navigate It
Get Pregnant Fast When many women reflect on the term “puberty,” they often recall their first menstrual cycle, usually around the age of 12 or 13. Nostalgic memories may surface of reading Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret? and the flurry of conversations shared with friends after school. We might chuckle about how anxious…
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6 Life Lessons I Gained from My Ovaries
Get Pregnant Fast Last year marked a significant turning point in my tumultuous relationship with my ovaries: I underwent a complete hysterectomy on my oldest son’s birthday. Eighteen years prior, my reproductive system had played a crucial role in bringing my first child into the world. Just three years later, it facilitated the birth of…
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Alternative Vaccine Schedules: A Risky Choice for Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast The concept of administering vaccines to our infants can evoke a lot of fear and anxiety for parents. It’s a natural instinct to worry about our children’s health and safety. That’s why we rely on healthcare professionals to guide us through these decisions. When it comes to vaccinations, pediatricians are trained to…
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10 Pregnancy Recommendations I’m Choosing to Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to pregnancy, advice seems to come from every corner—doctors, friends, family, and countless blogs. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of “shoulds” and “should nots.” While many recommendations are well-intentioned, they can often feel unrealistic or downright impractical. Here’s a candid look at ten pregnancy recommendations…
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6 Indications You Might Be Expecting Twins
Get Pregnant Fast Are you suspecting that you could be pregnant with twins? Discover the common signs and symptoms often linked to carrying multiples. Extreme Fatigue: Feeling overwhelmingly tired? While fatigue is normal in pregnancy, an intense level of exhaustion could indicate that there’s more than one baby on board. Intense Nausea: If the thought…
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ADHD in Children: A Connection to Unhealthy Eating Patterns
Get Pregnant Fast When we think about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), the image that often comes to mind is of energetic, slender children. While stimulant medications used to treat ADHD can suppress appetite, weight gain is also a possibility that shouldn’t be overlooked. A recent study conducted by researchers at Brightview University has uncovered…