Tag: childbirth experience
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Why I Refused to Be a ‘Chill’ Patient During My Second C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast During my first childbirth experience, I was too passive. I entered my second birth determined to advocate for myself, and this shift made all the difference. Reflecting on my first birth, it was nothing like I had envisioned. I had a chance to advocate for the experience I truly wanted during my…
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The Birth Plan I Wish I’d Created
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 11, 2016 The other day, while tackling the never-ending task of cleaning, I stumbled upon a relic from my past that I wish had remained buried: my birth plan. As I flipped through the pages filled with my elaborate requests for a serene environment, soft…
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Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Are you expecting a little one and feeling a mix of excitement and nerves? You’re in the right place. Here’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything you should know about pregnancy. THE FIRST TRIMESTER: You may find yourself developing carpal tunnel syndrome from spending too much time searching online about those slight…
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Best Labor and Birthing Positions for a Comfortable Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating labor and delivery can feel like an adventure, and finding the right positions can make the experience more comfortable. Whether you’re walking, squatting, or leaning, the goal is to find what works best for you in the moment. You might choose to stroll around during early labor, switch to a squat…
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The Five Stages of Dilation
Stage 1: Denial Get Pregnant Fast It all begins with a subtle discomfort that feels eerily similar to the onset of your period. Sure, you might be a bit sore and tender, but you brush it off as nothing serious. Optimism sets in, and you start to entertain the idea that your delivery could be…
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Is a C-Section Considered a Natural Birth?
Get Pregnant Fast When my due date came and went, I tried everything from eating pineapple to acupuncture in hopes of jumpstarting labor naturally. However, after two weeks of waiting, I found myself at 42 weeks pregnant with some minor complications, leading us to the hospital for induction. My midwife assured me that, aside from…
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Men Can Get a Taste of Pregnancy: A Hilarious Guide
Get Pregnant Fast First off, gather 50 hardboiled eggs. Yes, you heard that right—devour every last one. Now, don’t even think about lying down or losing your lunch. Instead, carry on with your day, proudly sporting a massive food baby and a queasy feeling that makes you yearn for the cold, unforgiving tiles of a…