Category: Preparing for birth
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The Impact of Absence of Paid Parental Leave on American Families
home insemination kit By: Jamie Reid Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 Originally Published: Oct. 18, 2015 Have you ever spent sleepless nights, tears streaming down your face at the thought of having to leave your newborn child? I have. This anguish isn’t limited to a few isolated incidents but spans years of distress. Have you ever…
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Illinois Bill Proposes Restrictions on Birth Certificates for Single Mothers
home insemination kit In a notable legislative move, a proposed bill in Illinois seeks to restrict birth certificates for children born to single mothers who do not disclose the father’s name. In today’s society, many women are raising children independently for various reasons, and the requirement to name a father on the birth certificate should…
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Enhancing Friendships Through Psychological Insights
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I Purchased an Elaborate Planner, Yet It Didn’t Transform My Life
home insemination kit Despite my attempts to resist, I evidently succumbed to social influence—though I can easily dodge it when it comes to tequila shots. However, when it involves stationery? That’s where I falter. I have an undeniable passion for stationery, office supplies, notebooks, and their various counterparts. My husband has witnessed my slightly obsessive…
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What Expectant Mothers of Boys Should Learn in the Hospital
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Are You as Fun as the Next Mom?
home insemination kit By: Sarah Thompson Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 Originally Published: July 2, 2015 In the world of parenting, it often seems that moms receive a less-than-favorable reputation. Dads frequently take on the role of the “fun parent,” engaging in activities like tickling, wrestling, and tossing around balls, while moms like me find themselves…
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Don’t Stress: A Planned C-Section is Different from an Emergency One
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Now That I’m a Mother, I Owe My Own an Apology
home insemination kit For as long as I can remember, I viewed my mother as a quirky individual—slightly disorganized, perpetually late, and often a source of minor annoyances. She was the type to have a collection of thank-you notes that never saw the post office and craft projects that were eternally incomplete. The phrase “a…
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Strategies for Navigating Unmedicated Labor
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The First Birthday: A Second Chance
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