Category: Preparing for birth

home insemination kit Welcoming a new family into the neighborhood is a thoughtful gesture, especially when they’ve recently had their first baby. While the instinct may be to show up with a basket of goodies like muffins or onesies, experienced moms know that the real gifts are often much more practical. Here are five insider…

home insemination kit Congratulations! As you bring your precious little one home from the hospital, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of nurturing the health, dignity, emotional well-being, and future intelligence of your beloved child. You may have heard there is a “correct” approach to parenting. There indeed is. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re…

home insemination kit Updated: Jan. 28, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 26, 2016 The nursery is impeccably prepared, the hospital bag is ready, and you’ve subscribed to the BabyCenter newsletter. Ah, the BabyCenter newsletters! A weekly influx of information for parents who are already inundated with advice. Yet, who truly needs guidance during this pivotal time?…

home insemination kit When I discovered I was expecting my third child, it came as quite a shock. To make matters worse, I was also dealing with severe morning sickness throughout my pregnancy. The only relief I found was from a small, strawberry-flavored pill known as Zofran, which became my constant companion to help me…

home insemination kit Parenthood brings with it a host of changes, not only in daily routines but also in the way we communicate. Many phrases that once held light-hearted or romantic connotations evolve into something entirely different once children enter the picture. Here are six phrases that can take on new meanings after welcoming a…

home insemination kit A young mother in Australia has expressed her frustration after facing repeated refusals from medical professionals to undergo a tubal ligation. At just 22 years old and already a mother of two with a third child on the way, Emily Thompson has been told by multiple doctors that she is “too young”…

home insemination kit When an expectant mother reaches the 40-week mark without any signs of labor, it’s not uncommon for her to explore various methods to help induce the process. Many women, including those in my circle, have experienced the frustration of waiting, sometimes extending to 42 weeks. During my pregnancies, I tried everything from…

home insemination kit During my first ultrasound, my husband and I found ourselves in a sterile doctor’s office, feeling perplexed and unprepared. Contrary to the soothing scenes depicted in movies, the reality was far less romantic. Instead of a gentle application of gel on my belly while my husband held my hand, I was draped…

home insemination kit Congratulations on reaching the 13-week mark with your little one! This stage is truly exciting, as your baby is beginning to engage with the world through babbling, cooing, and smiling. It’s also a great opportunity to use your baby as a charming excuse to skip less desirable social events (“I’d love to…

home insemination kit At the 88th Academy Awards, singer-songwriter Bella Steele delivered a poignant performance paying tribute to survivors of sexual assault. Accompanied by a group of approximately 50 survivors, Bella sang the evocative lyrics of her song “Until It Affects You,” captivating the audience and bringing many to tears. The significance of her performance…