Tag: childbirth
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There’s No “We” in Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast The other evening, I overheard a man say, “We are pregnant,” and I felt a rush of heat coursing through my veins. My cheeks turned flush, and a wave of frustration washed over me. It reminded me of all those times I heard “we” and “our” during my own pregnancy. For me,…
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10 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Say to a Pregnant Woman
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of pregnancy! That magical time when a woman’s body is changing, emotions are running high, and unsolicited advice seems to come from every direction. If you find yourself wanting to engage with a pregnant woman, take a moment to think about what you say. Here are ten things to…
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The Unexpected Joy of Hospital Stays: A Personal Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 23, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 22, 2011 Hospitals have never been my favorite place, a sentiment that was solidified after the birth of my first child. Sixteen long hours of labor ended with an emergency c-section, subpar cafeteria food that could have been mistaken for school lunches, and a nurse…
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I Delivered a 12-Pound Baby: ‘He Was Flawless and Just a Lot More to Cherish’
Get Pregnant Fast My pregnancy journey was remarkably smooth, perhaps the most uneventful one imaginable, and I consider myself fortunate for that. Yet, in hindsight, it should have hinted that my birthing experience would unfold quite differently than expected. My labor was lengthy but followed a fairly typical course. My partner and I opted not…
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The Misconception of C-Sections as ‘The Easy Way Out’
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding childbirth, there’s a prevailing notion that a C-section is somehow the “easy way out.” This mindset is not only misguided but deeply dismissive of the challenges that come with this surgical procedure. A candid reflection from a new mom, Clara Jennings, highlights the harsh realities of undergoing and…
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Discrimination and Mistreatment of Plus-Size Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine being told that your body doesn’t know how to go into labor simply because you belong to a certain demographic. You’re immediately labeled as high-risk, and the next thing you know, you’re being pressured into an induction because the medical professional on call has preconceived notions about people like you. This…
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10 Surprising Realities Nobody Warns You About After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Childbirth classes felt like a must-do for me during my pregnancy. As someone who thrives on knowledge and prefers the raw truth over sugar-coated tales, I was that eager participant, notes in hand. With twins on the way, my anxiety levels were already high, so I wanted to be fully prepared. My…