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Understanding the Newborn Scrunch: Why Your Baby Rolls to the Side and What to Do
Get Pregnant FastWhen you bring your baby home, one of the first things you’ll learn is the importance of placing infants on their backs to sleep. However, you might find that your newborn instinctively rolls to their side, a behavior…
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Navigating Life’s Transformative Seasons
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 31, 2016Originally Published: Feb. 23, 2005As I find myself entering my 49th year, I’m grappling with a mixture of both trivial and significant concerns. It seems I’m perpetually drenched in sweat, and I can’t pinpoint why.The…
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16 Spring Pregnancy Announcements That Are Blooming With Excitement
Get Pregnant FastAs spring arrives, so does the perfect opportunity to share your wonderful baby news! This season symbolizes new beginnings, with blooming flowers and vibrant life all around. If you’re expecting and looking to tell the world, consider these…
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Caitlyn Jenner: A Stunning Transformation on the Cover of Vanity Fair
Get Pregnant FastCaitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s July 2015 issue, and she looks absolutely stunning. Those legs, right? As a former Olympian, it’s no surprise that she would deliver such an iconic look.…
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Your HGTV Fixation Might Lead to Discontent with Your Home
Get Pregnant FastAh, the joys of home. Home sweet home! It’s where our hearts reside, and it should be filled with open-concept kitchens, luxurious bathrooms, cozy living spaces, and perhaps a mudroom adorned with shiplap. Welcome to the world of…
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How Can an Only Child Support Aging Parents?
Get Pregnant FastAs an only child, the responsibility of caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. Recently, my friend Emily faced a tough situation when her mother was hospitalized for three weeks after an accident. The facility was uninviting, reminiscent…
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Classroom Celebration as Student Receives Ivy League Acceptance
Get Pregnant FastIn a heartwarming moment that will tug at your heartstrings, an excited senior named Alex Thompson at TM Landry College Prep in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, received the life-changing news of his acceptance into Cornell University. As his classmates…
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Essential Items for Your Third Trimester
Get Pregnant FastAs you approach the final stretch of your pregnancy, there are a few must-haves that can really make a difference. Here’s a casual rundown of the essentials you might want to consider, based on what many parents-to-be have…
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8 Inspirational Lessons From Donald Trump Quotes
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: Donald Trump is known for his controversial statements, often veering into the realm of the absurd. Yet, in the midst of his bombastic declarations, there lies a peculiar kind of motivation that we can learn…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…