Category: Preparing for birth
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3 Women Share Their Experiences with Doulas During Labor and Postpartum
Read more Having someone by your side during the intense moments of labor and the postpartum period can significantly enhance your birthing journey. Here are stories from three women who reflect on how their doulas made a difference in their experiences. “We formed a close bond” Samantha Ellis Studio “From a young age, I dreamed…
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Understanding Pitocin Induction for Labor: Benefits, Risks, and Side Effects
Read more When it comes to childbirth, many of us have seen the dramatic scenes in movies where a woman’s water breaks, and moments later, she’s holding her baby. However, the reality is often much less cinematic. In fact, about one in five women experience some form of labor induction or augmentation. One common method…
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Can You Get Pregnant While Using Birth Control? Tips for Ensuring Its Effectiveness
Read more Hey there! If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to conceive while on birth control, you’re not alone. Many people are curious about the effectiveness of various birth control methods and how to ensure they don’t unintentionally become pregnant. Let’s break it down in a friendly way! Can You Get Pregnant on the Pill?…
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Chickenpox and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more When you become pregnant, your primary focus is to ensure your health and that of your baby. However, protecting yourself from every illness can be challenging. One such illness is chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection that can pose serious risks during pregnancy. Thankfully, there are ways to safeguard both you and your…
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Yes, Ladies, You Can Experience Varicose Veins in Your Intimate Area
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a challenging journey for many women, and it certainly wasn’t easy on my body. Instead of that radiant glow everyone talks about, I was left with a complexion resembling an oil spill, complete with hormonal breakouts. My nose seemed to expand, my feet morphed from a manageable size 9…
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Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Understanding Telogen Effluvium
Read more During pregnancy, many women notice changes in their hair, including hair loss. It’s important to understand that approximately 90% of your hair is actively growing at any given time, while the remaining 10% is in a resting phase. After a few months, the hair in the resting phase typically falls out, making way…
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Understanding the Alarming Rate of Preventable Stillbirths
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: child loss A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has revealed troubling insights into the prevalence of stillbirths in the United States. The researchers defined stillbirth as the loss of a fetus after 24 weeks and notably excluded cases involving congenital abnormalities. Their findings indicated that…
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When Your Due Date Comes and Goes: The Struggles of Waiting
Get Pregnant Fast If one more person asks me if my baby has arrived yet, I might just lose it. Sure, I won’t actually punch anyone—at least, not literally—but can we be real for a second? It’s a bit less annoying when someone texts or calls, especially since I’ve told everyone I’ll notify them when…
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Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Read more Getting ready to welcome a new baby? One of the most essential nutrients to consider during your pregnancy is folic acid. This vitamin plays a pivotal role in your baby’s early development, particularly in preventing neural tube defects, which affect the brain and spine. So, how do you make sure you’re getting enough…
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Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping
Read more Delayed cord clamping (DCC) refers to the practice of postponing the clamping of the umbilical cord after the birth of a newborn. This procedure typically occurs anywhere from 25 seconds to 5 minutes post-delivery. The primary advantage of DCC is that it facilitates additional blood transfer from the placenta to the baby, which…