Category: Preparing for birth
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Yes, You Can Leave the Hospital Without Naming Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast “Absolutely, you can,” my obstetrician confirmed. “You’re actually the first patient to ask me that.” And just like that, we left the hospital with our newborn daughter, still searching for the perfect name. It wasn’t that we hadn’t put thought into names. From the moment we learned baby No. 2 would be…
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Tennis Star Maya Johnson Welcomes Baby Girl: A Heartwarming Video of Her Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Tennis superstar Maya Johnson has shared heartwarming glimpses of her new baby girl, marking a joyful milestone in her life. Just two weeks ago, the acclaimed athlete and her partner, tech innovator Ethan Green, celebrated the birth of their first child. The couple recently unveiled their daughter’s name and shared an adorable…
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The Maternal Ecosystem: Before and After Birth
Read more Pregnancy is a natural process that occurs within a woman’s body, culminating in childbirth. During low-risk, full-term pregnancies, the mother’s body instinctively determines when the baby is ready to thrive independently, leading to birth and the subsequent establishment of a complete, nurturing ecosystem. This ecosystem begins to develop from the moment of conception,…
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Common Pregnancy Complications
Read more While many people often cite hypertension and nausea as frequent pregnancy issues, there are various other complications that can arise during this time. Here’s a closer look at some of the most prevalent pregnancy complications: Ectopic Pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.…
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Rural U.S. Faces Severe Shortage of OB-GYN Services
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a quaint little town in Wisconsin, where the population seemed to be outnumbered by cows, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of accessing healthcare. My mother had to journey 40 miles to deliver my younger siblings due to their higher-risk births, which was a relatively easy option compared to what…
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Similac Issues Recall for Certain Ready-to-Feed Infant Formula Due to Packaging Problem
Read more Hey there, friends! So, a quick heads-up if you have any little ones at home. Abbott has decided to pull back a small batch of their ready-to-feed Similac formula. They’ve identified that some of the 2-ounce bottles might have caps or seals that weren’t secured properly. Yikes! It’s always better to be safe,…
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Natural Childbirth Techniques: A Guide for Expecting Parents
Read more When it comes to experiencing childbirth without medical interventions, there are a variety of natural techniques that can be beneficial. Many of these methods have been practiced for years and can support a more holistic approach to bringing your baby into the world. If you’re considering natural childbirth, take the time to explore…
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Complications in a Multiples Pregnancy
Read more When it comes to multiple pregnancies, especially with twins, the medical challenges tend to be fewer compared to pregnancies with higher-order multiples. However, the risk of complications does escalate with every additional baby a woman carries. So, what are some common complications associated with carrying multiples? Premature Birth Premature delivery is classified as…
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It’s Been 143 Days Since I Lost My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Lila Hayes Updated: Dec. 20, 2017 Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2017 Trigger Warning: Child loss, stillbirth It has been 143 days since I lost my son, Noah. You know how, after a child is born, parents often count their age in months? And then there are those parents who proudly…