Tag: pregnancy advice
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I’m Expecting, But I’m Not Helpless: Please Stop Telling Me What to Do
Get Pregnant Fast Ever since I shared the news of my pregnancy, I can’t seem to escape the unsolicited advice urging me to sit down and take it easy. While I appreciate the concern, it often leaves me feeling guilty for wanting to engage in everyday activities. It’s understandable; seeing a pregnant woman tends to…
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Why You Should Avoid Commenting On (Or Touching) A Pregnant Woman’s Body
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy, childbirth, and the journey into motherhood are transformative experiences for women. When a woman becomes pregnant, she essentially shares her body with another life for about 10 months—closer to a year than the commonly stated nine months—and often longer if she chooses to breastfeed. During this time, her body undergoes significant…
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What I Wish I’d Known
Get Pregnant Fast In our series “What I Wish I’d Known,” parents share the insights they’ve gained since embarking on their journey into parenthood. Here are some candid thoughts from moms and dads who have been there: I Wish I Never Shared My Due Date — It’s a personal journey, and I learned that keeping…
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The Key to Nurturing Joyful and Well-Adjusted Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I consider myself quite knowledgeable—though I say this with a sense of humility, not arrogance. After all, I’m a parent myself, and I’m eager to share what I’ve learned along this journey. If you implement these guidelines, you can expect to raise happy and well-adjusted children who…
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To My Cherished Momma Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, Our journey began during our first pregnancies, with just a few months between us, both radiating with excitement and blissful ignorance of the challenges ahead. We exchanged friendly banter about the usual pregnancy topics and wished each other well. Then, a chance encounter at the grocery store led us to…
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The Essential Advice for New Moms That’s Often Overlooked
Get Pregnant Fast The day after Thanksgiving, I saw two pink lines on a pregnancy test. A little later, at my husband’s urging, I confirmed it with another test—two more pink lines. Just three weeks later, a tiny flashing white dot on the ultrasound screen confirmed our joy. In just over nine months, we would…
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I Once Owned a Highly Popular Learning Tower — Then I Switched to This Affordable Option
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as my family transitioned from our cozy 700-square-foot apartment to a larger home, I didn’t waste any time investing in a Little Partners Learning Tower for my son, who was only 18 months old at the time. He was eager to help out in the kitchen as my little sous…
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10 Things to Avoid When Your Partner Is Expecting
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and as someone who has experienced it myself, I can assure you that it comes with its fair share of challenges. During my two pregnancies, I had the unique opportunity to witness how my partner navigated this rollercoaster ride, and let’s be real: there were some missteps…
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20 Surprising Things You Might Experience During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy comes with a host of well-known symptoms like fatigue, nausea, and emotional ups and downs. While you may be prepared for these common experiences, there are many lesser-known changes that can also occur in your body. Here’s a look at 20 unexpected pregnancy symptoms and side effects that often don’t get…
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10 Myths Celebrity Moms Share About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment they find out they’re pregnant until their little ones hit that first birthday, celebrity moms seem to spread some outrageous myths about the wonders of motherhood. These tales often do more harm than good, leading us to believe in an unrealistic version of parenting. Here are ten fibs that…