Tag: Healthcare
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5 Reasons I Cherish Life as a Military Spouse
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that I’m a military spouse, I often hear, “I don’t know how you manage it.” I chuckle, because while it’s true that military life comes with its challenges, there are so many incredible aspects that make it worthwhile. Of course, there are downsides to having a partner in active…
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Dear CDC: Please Don’t Tell Me Not to Panic About Ebola
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, CDC. My name is Emily Johnson. I lack any formal medical training—no degrees in health sciences here! I’ve never injected a vaccine, dealt with medical equipment, or even sat in a hospital gown. As I write this, I’m in my pajamas, multitasking with a toddler at breakfast. I’m not a healthcare…
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The 7 Parenting “Kludges” in America
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the complexities of American parenting, it becomes clear that our lack of family-friendly policies—like paid sick leave and parental leave—means that navigating parenthood is often a series of makeshift solutions, or “kludges.” Here are seven prevalent issues many parents face, along with the kludged solutions we often resort…
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The 10 Types of People You Encounter During Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Having given birth to one child via C-section and welcomed two more the traditional way, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in hospitals. Each experience was unique—whether it was saying goodbye to my gallbladder or meeting my tiny newborns. However, I consistently crossed paths with the same cast of characters each…