Category: Preparing for birth
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Hospital Bag Essentials for Dads
Read more When the big day arrives and it’s time to head to the hospital, having a well-packed bag can make all the difference for dads. You want to be prepared for whatever comes your way while supporting your partner during labor and delivery. Here’s a friendly little checklist to make sure you have everything…
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4 Common Myths About Chickenpox
Read more Navigating parenthood comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of our children. One topic that often raises questions is chickenpox. Here are some prevalent myths surrounding this illness and the realities that debunk them. Myth #1: Some people think chickenpox isn’t that serious…
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The Unseen Burden of Motherhood: A Struggle We All Face
Get Pregnant Fast Ask any mother about the invisible burden of motherhood, and she will certainly relate to the concept. It’s the array of tasks we perform for our families that are essential yet often overlooked. This endless checklist of small responsibilities only garners attention when they are neglected. The emotional toll of managing it…
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Mom’s Photo Comparison Reveals the Uncomfortable Truth About Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful series of side-by-side images, one mom illustrates the stark contrast of postpartum depression—showing how it can appear that everything is fine on the surface, even when deep down, that’s far from the truth. Jessica Harper, a labor doula and childbirth educator, has bravely opened up about her own battle…
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When Tragedy Strikes, Parents Deserve Compassion, Not Judgment
Get Pregnant Fast We all have our fears—some of us dread spiders, while others may be terrified of the dark. During my time teaching high school English, I encountered students who were paralyzed by the mere thought of public speaking. Fear is an inherent part of life, and it often shifts dramatically when we become…
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Not Everyone Can Be a Foster Parent, But Everyone Can Contribute to Supporting Foster Children
Get Pregnant Fast Currently, over 400,000 children are in the foster care system, with nearly half residing with non-relative foster families. While some may find their forever homes through adoption, others might reunite with their biological parents, and some may spend their entire childhoods in foster care. These children come from diverse backgrounds, ages, and…
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Understanding False Labor
Read more As your due date approaches, you may start to notice Braxton Hicks contractions becoming more frequent and intense. It’s common for expectant mothers to mistakenly believe they’re in actual labor, leading them to head to the hospital or contact their midwife, only to discover it was a false alarm, often referred to as…
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The Second Stage of Labor: A Journey to Meeting Your Baby
Read more The second stage of labor is a pivotal moment, marking the time when your baby descends through the birth canal. This stage starts once the cervix is fully dilated and concludes with the arrival of your little one. During this period, strong contractions help push the baby downward, and you may experience intense…