Tag: natural birth
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6 Surprising Insights About Home Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Contrary to popular stereotypes, I don’t live in a commune, make my own yogurt, or have a collection of organic cotton onesies. Home birth is not just for a specific type of mom; it’s a choice made by women from diverse backgrounds and parenting philosophies. While films and television often romanticize home…
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Why a Natural Birth Isn’t Part of My Plan
Get Pregnant Fast It all starts with that familiar exchange. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant! How exciting!” I beam, trying to mask the nausea that seems to accompany my glowing state. The conversation flows to details about the baby’s gender, the expected due date, and our name choices. But just when I thought we were safe, the…
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Embracing Your Inner “Crunchy” Mom: 12 Essential Steps
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re eager to adopt a more “crunchy” lifestyle like that eco-conscious friend of yours, you’re in the right place. Embracing the granola lifestyle has become a trendy and fulfilling choice for many moms. After all, who wants to be just an ordinary mom when you can embody a whole movement? Here’s…
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Anything You Can Do, Mia Can Do Better
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 Originally Published: April 16, 2015 The former runway sensation—who is now married to a top NFL quarterback—bid farewell to her modeling career with a final walk at Sao Paolo Fashion Week. “I’m thankful that I embarked on this journey at 14,” she shared on Instagram. “After two decades…
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The Reality of Childbirth: No Medals Here
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Matthews Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 Originally Published: Nov. 2, 2016 I came across a post on social media from an old acquaintance, a guy I hadn’t seen in years. He had become quite the marathon enthusiast and motivational speaker. The post featured the name of his newborn, along with a…
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If Choosing an Epidural Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy brings with it a myriad of decisions, but perhaps none is as contentious as the choice between natural childbirth and opting for an epidural. First and foremost, I have immense respect for those who choose natural childbirth. It’s akin to my admiration for extreme athletes who dive hundreds of feet without…
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4 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Natural Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Before you roll your eyes, let me assure you that I understand your skepticism. You might be thinking about the horror stories shared by friends, family, and even the dramatized accounts on TV. It’s true: labor can be a grueling experience, regardless of whether you opt for medication. In fact, natural birth…
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Why I Stopped Warning My Friends About the Pain of Natural Birth
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Monroe Date: Jan. 9, 2023 My second childbirth experience was so rapid that I didn’t have the luxury of an epidural—and let me tell you, it was incredibly painful. I had naively anticipated a repeat of my first birth, which was manageable thanks to medication. As the saying goes, “Man…
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Natural Birth Left Me Traumatized
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing an unmedicated natural birth was one of the most harrowing moments of my life. Traumatic. Unbearable. Distressing. Even ten months after giving birth without medication, the memories still evoke panic in my mind and discomfort in my body. Choosing to give birth without an epidural was never on my agenda. Some…