Tag: hospital experience
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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…
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Is Getting Your Hair Done Post-Delivery Really Necessary? Let’s Talk.
Get Pregnant Fast You know, every day I find myself a little more baffled by the world we live in. As someone who spends a lot of time online, I often think I’ve seen it all, yet I’m continually surprised. Just yesterday, my social media feed was filled with a New York Times piece titled…
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What to Anticipate When Your Baby is Diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect
Get Pregnant Fast After the exhausting experience of labor and delivery, the last thing any new mother expects to hear is, “Your baby has a congenital heart defect (CHD).” In my situation, my daughter, Lily, was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries—an issue that necessitates immediate surgery to save her life. Suddenly, I found…
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What to (Really) Expect After Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve read the pregnancy manuals and listened to your friends, but nothing truly prepares you for the whirlwind that follows delivery. Sure, books like What to Expect When You’re Expecting offer insights, but they often gloss over the real-life experiences you’ll face as a new parent. Your pals might have shared a…