Tag: birth story
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Jillian Harris Shares Her Postpartum Journey with Us: The Reality of Mesh Underwear
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt blog post, Jillian Harris, former star of The Bachelorette and current host of Love It Or List It: Vancouver, opened up about the birth of her son and the raw realities of postpartum life. Her candid storytelling resonates deeply, showcasing a familiar experience that many new mothers can relate…
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Photographer Captures Her Own Birth – The Result is Stunning
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable display of skill and emotion, photographer Sarah Lewis decided to document the incredible journey of her own childbirth. For someone who has dedicated their career to capturing life’s milestones, it makes perfect sense that Sarah would want to be the one behind the lens for such a significant moment.…
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Seth Meyers’ Comical Birth Story Illustrates That Parenthood Can’t Be Fully Anticipated
Get Pregnant Fast In the lead-up to welcoming your first child, you might think you’re covering all the bases. You read parenting books, select a pediatrician, tour birthing facilities, set up a nursery, and install a car seat, all while convinced you’re well-prepared. But once labor kicks in, it’s a whole different ball game. Few…
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Your Birth Experience Should Never Lead to Feelings of ‘Failure’
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, Christine Wells wants to remind moms everywhere that it’s perfectly fine if labor doesn’t unfold as planned. Birth plans may be popular, but as anyone who has experienced childbirth can attest, things rarely go exactly as envisioned. Many moms find themselves grappling with guilt when their labor…
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When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: It’s Natural to Grieve — Here’s How to Heal
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing disappointment when your delivery doesn’t unfold as you envisioned is completely normal. It’s essential to acknowledge your feelings, even if they linger. I didn’t enter pregnancy with a specific birth plan; my primary desire was to leave the hospital with a healthy baby and my own well-being. However, I did have…
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Mom Gives Birth at Standing Rock: ‘Having Babies Is My Act of Resistance’
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable story of resilience and cultural pride, a Native American mother recently welcomed her sixth child at the Standing Rock resistance camp, where hundreds have gathered to protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. This extraordinary event highlights both her personal strength and the ongoing fight for Indigenous rights. The Dakota…
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My Overconfidence Didn’t Shield Me From a C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of cesarean sections in the United States has surged to about 30 percent of all births. While elective C-sections are increasingly common, I spent much of my first pregnancy wrapped up in a bubble of self-righteousness. As I dealt with the…