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Reflecting on the Best of 2015
Get Pregnant FastAs we wrap up another year, it’s time to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of our most talked-about pieces from 2015. At Cervical Insemination, we aim to keep parenting genuine and relatable—because let’s face…
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Embracing Summer with Kids at Home (Without Losing Your Mind)
Get Pregnant FastAs summer approaches, the excitement of spending quality time with my kids fills me with joy (think berry picking, road trips, and swimming!). However, the reality of endless togetherness and unstructured days can also lead to some inevitable…
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How to Soothe Itchy Skin During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also come with its share of discomforts—especially when it comes to itchy skin. If you’re finding yourself scratching your belly more often than you’d like, you’re definitely not alone! Itching…
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The 4 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make with School-Age Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs a seasoned elementary school teacher, I’ve encountered a diverse range of personalities in the classroom: the diligent rule-followers, the mischievous troublemakers, the nurturing caregivers, the jokesters, the high achievers, and the ones who struggle to keep up.…
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I Don’t Want My Last Moments to Be About My Weight
Get Pregnant FastThe enormous black pick-up truck charged toward me, its front bumper towering at my waist level. As it sped in my direction, I found myself frozen, just a mere ten feet from the safety of the sidewalk. I…
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Kids: I Love You, Now Give Me Some Space
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Feb. 18, 2016Originally Published: April 16, 2011Before I welcomed children into my life, I was never one to crave solitude. I thrived on the company of others, and it drove me crazy when my partner would leave…
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Why I’m Tougher on My Eldest Child
Get Pregnant FastLately, my eldest son, Max, has been voicing his frustration about how I seem to hold him to stricter standards than his younger brother, Jake. He points out that when Jake makes the same mistakes, I’m often more…
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7 Truths for Moms That Everyone’s Thinking But No One Dares to Say
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real, motherhood is a wild ride. Sometimes, you need a friend to tell you the unvarnished truth. Here are seven hard-hitting pieces of advice that are essential for every mom, but that few have the courage…
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French Parents Now Prohibited from Spanking Their Children
Get Pregnant FastFrance has officially taken a bold step in child-rearing by outlawing corporal punishment, joining the ranks of 51 other nations that have similarly banned the practice. This means that smacking your little ones on the backside when they’re…
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At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.
- At Home Insemination: Timing Tips in Today’s Baby-News Cycle
- At Home Insemination, IRL: Timing Tips People Share in 2026
- At Home Insemination: Safer Steps Amid 2026 Baby Buzz
- At Home Insemination, Right Now: ICI Choices That Hold Up
- At Home Insemination, IRL: Pop Culture Buzz to Safer Plans
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At Home Insemination: Timing Tips in Today’s Baby-News Cycle
Is everyone suddenly talking about pregnancy again? Yes—between celebrity announcements and social feeds, it can feel like baby news is everywhere. Does that mean at home insemination is “easy” or instant? Not exactly. The most common make-or-break factor is timing, not hype. So what should you focus on first? A simple, repeatable plan for your…
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At Home Insemination, IRL: Timing Tips People Share in 2026
Baby announcements are everywhere right now. Reality TV couples, pop stars, and athletes keep landing in the “expecting” headlines, and timelines fill up fast. It’s easy to feel like pregnancy is effortless for everyone else. Real life is usually more logistical, more emotional, and a lot more about timing. At home insemination can be a…
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At Home Insemination: Safer Steps Amid 2026 Baby Buzz
Myth: At home insemination is basically a casual “DIY baby” trend fueled by celebrity announcements. Reality: The headlines may be flashy, but real-life success comes down to unglamorous basics: timing, screening, clean technique, and clear legal boundaries. In 2026, pregnancy news is everywhere—celebrity roundups, reality-TV announcements, and endless “who’s expecting?” lists. At the same time,…
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At Home Insemination, Right Now: ICI Choices That Hold Up
Myth: At home insemination is basically a cute rom-com montage—light candles, press play on a playlist, and it “just happens.”Reality: Real-life ICI is more like a practical production schedule: timing, tools, comfort, and a plan for the unglamorous parts (like cleanup and paperwork). That contrast is showing up everywhere right now. Entertainment lists keep feeding…
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At Home Insemination, IRL: Pop Culture Buzz to Safer Plans
Baby news is everywhere. A new season drops, a celebrity announces a bump, and suddenly everyone has opinions about how families “should” happen. Meanwhile, real people are quietly searching for options that fit their bodies, budgets, and boundaries. At home insemination is having a cultural moment—but your plan still deserves a calm, safety-first approach. The…
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At Home Insemination in the Baby-News Era: A Real-Life Guide
Baby news is everywhere. One week it’s celebrity pregnancy roundups, the next it’s a reality star announcement, and suddenly your group chat is full of bump speculation. That noise can hit differently when you’re trying to conceive at home. It can feel like everyone else is “moving forward” while you’re stuck waiting. At home insemination…
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At Home Insemination in the Spotlight: A Safer Decision Guide
Is everyone suddenly talking about pregnancy? Yes—celebrity announcements and entertainment headlines can make it feel like baby news is everywhere. Does that mean at home insemination is “easy” or risk-free? Not exactly. It can be a valid path, but it comes with real-world safety and legal considerations. So what should you do first if you’re…
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At-Home Insemination in the News: Technique, Comfort, Boundaries
On a quiet Sunday night, two partners set their phones face-down on the coffee table. They’d spent the week dodging baby rumors online—celebrity bump speculation, a TV storyline where a pregnancy gets written into the script, and a group chat debating whether supplements “really move the needle.” Now it was their turn to focus on…
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At-Home Insemination Reality Check: Buzz, Bodies, Boundaries
Myth: At home insemination is basically a rom-com montage—light candles, press play on a playlist, and it “just happens.”Reality: It’s more like a real-life writers’ room: timing, logistics, and emotions all need a plan. When the internet is full of celebrity pregnancy chatter, TV shows writing pregnancies into plotlines, and new true-crime or drama releases…
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At Home Insemination Today: A Real-Life ICI Decision Map
On a random Tuesday night, “J” stood in their bathroom doorway holding a small bag of supplies like it was a movie prop. Their partner had queued up a comfort-watch rom-com, the group chat was buzzing about a celebrity pregnancy rumor, and a new true-crime doc was trending in the background of the internet. None…