Tag: childbirth
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The Reality of Childbirth: No Medals Here
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Matthews Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 Originally Published: Nov. 2, 2016 I came across a post on social media from an old acquaintance, a guy I hadn’t seen in years. He had become quite the marathon enthusiast and motivational speaker. The post featured the name of his newborn, along with a…
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Emotional Photo of Mother Embracing Her Daughter Before Welcoming New Baby Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, certain moments resonate deeply, and a particular photo that has gone viral captures one such poignant instance. For mothers who have experienced the transition from one child to two (or more), this moment is all too familiar: realizing that the bond with your firstborn is about to…
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I Used to Be a Smug Know-It-All About My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Until recently, I had a rather inflated sense of my own prowess when it came to pregnancy. About seven months ago, I found myself shaking my head at the many complaints I heard from other expectant mothers. Surely, I thought, I was just exceptionally skilled at navigating this journey, while the rest…
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What My Emergency C-Section Taught Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was pregnant with my second child, I felt immense pressure to have a different birth experience than with my first. My first labor ended in an emergency C-section after my contractions stalled and my baby’s heart rate dropped. Before getting pregnant again, my doctor had suggested I…
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Understanding Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P-PTSD)
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent is often a time filled with joy and love, but it can also bring overwhelming feelings of stress and anxiety. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period can sometimes be challenging—so much so that some new moms may experience postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD). Although it’s not as commonly discussed…
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What You Should Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Get Pregnant Fast So, you had a C-section before and are wondering if you can have a vaginal birth this time around? You’re in luck! It turns out that many women are good candidates for a vaginal birth after cesarean, often referred to as VBAC. In fact, your healthcare provider might even suggest it as…
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The 5 Most Unpleasant Aspects of Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, while we parted ways with the changing table that had served us through three nurseries, I couldn’t help but notice the sparkle in the eyes of the couple taking it home. As my partner, Mark, shared some candid advice with the expectant father, he leaned in and murmured, “Childbirth is…
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Hilarious Video Captures the Untold Realities of Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 6, 2023 Originally Published: May 6, 2023 When it comes to giving birth, the truth is, nothing can truly prepare you. You might binge-watch every documentary and devour countless books, but when the moment arrives for that baby to make its exit, confusion, panic, and yes, even a little annoyance…
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10 Surprising Aspects of Undergoing a C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast After experiencing labor at just 35 weeks, I found myself in the hospital, enduring stalled contractions and an unyielding 4 centimeters of dilation. Two weeks later, despite the intense contractions, I wasn’t able to deliver my twins naturally, leading me to the unexpected world of C-sections. While I had done my research,…