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Blood Clots After Giving Birth: A Mother’s Life-Threatening Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “I don’t want any other mother to endure what I went through.” Those words echoed in my mind as I reflected on my harrowing experience just after giving birth to my son, Jake. It was a moment that should have been filled with joy, but instead, I found myself answering a series…
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Does Your Baby Really Look Like Their 3D Ultrasound? Here’s Why It Might Look Unsettling
Get Pregnant Fast When you go for that highly anticipated ultrasound to see your little one, you might have visions of a cute button nose, chubby cheeks, and a sweet smile — just like how you imagine they’ll look at birth. However, the reality is that most ultrasounds taken between 18 and 22 weeks, even…
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Taking a Hiatus from Surfing to Start a Family After the Paris Olympics
Get Pregnant Fast Professional surfer Jamie Lawson is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, but she’s made a significant decision: it will be her last competition for the foreseeable future as she plans to embark on the journey of starting a family with her partner. “I’ve always been more than just a surfer,” she shares.…
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Understanding the Newborn Scrunch: Why Your Baby Rolls to the Side and What to Do
Get Pregnant Fast When 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 often referred to as the “newborn scrunch.” This is a common occurrence, and there’s…
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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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Your Guide to the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast You may be nearing the finish line of your pregnancy journey, but there’s still much to look forward to in the third trimester! Here’s what you can anticipate as your baby grows and your body changes during these final weeks. When Does the Third Trimester Start? The third trimester kicks off around…
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The Sucking Reflex in Infants: Development, Testing, and Enhancement
Get Pregnant Fast The sucking reflex is a vital instinct that assists newborns in finding nourishment. Understanding its development, how to test it, and ways to enhance this reflex can be crucial for new parents. What is the sucking reflex? The sucking reflex is a natural response in infants. If you gently touch the roof…
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How I Came to Terms with Not Being the “Fun” Parent — And Why That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast You know, before becoming a parent, I had these grand visions of all the fun activities I’d share with my kids. I pictured myself whipping up Instagram-worthy snacks, dressing them in matching outfits that would evoke comments like, “How do you do it?” But here’s the reality check: I’m not a fan…
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Could a Lip Tie Be the Reason Behind Your Baby’s Breastfeeding Challenges?
Get Pregnant Fast Are you struggling with breastfeeding and wondering if your baby’s “lip tie” could be the culprit? Lip ties have gained attention lately due to claims that they may contribute to nursing difficulties. Various solutions have emerged, including surgical correction, which many believe could solve issues like latching problems. However, experts, including the…