Category: Preparing for birth
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Mother-in-Law’s Delivery Room Demands Spark Online Backlash
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of childbirth, the dynamics of family can sometimes lead to surprising and contentious situations. A recent advice column from Slate’s “Dear Prudence” highlighted a particularly striking case involving a mother-in-law who felt entitled to witness the birth of her grandchild, much to the dismay of the expectant mother. Writer…
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I Didn’t Truly Understand Fear Until We Faced Losing Our Child
Get Pregnant Fast As I hurried down the hospital corridor, my heart raced to keep pace with the nurses moving swiftly past me. They placed my daughter, Ava, into a large incubator with multiple access points. The hours that followed felt like a whirlwind of medical professionals, each one delivering urgent updates. The two questions…
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Understanding Retained Placenta: What You Need to Know
Read more Labor can be a unique experience for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation and a bit of unpredictability. While movies often dramatize the process as a straightforward sequence of pushing and celebrating, the reality can be more complex. One uncommon complication that may arise during this time is a retained placenta. Although it happens…
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Your Guide to Birthing Classes
Read more Are you thinking about enrolling in a childbirth education class? Here’s why participating in one is beneficial, the different approaches available, and how to find the best fit for you. What You’ll Learn in a Birthing Class When you join a birthing class, which is sometimes referred to as a childbirth education course,…
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Navigating Life with an Explosive Child: Strategies for Success
Get Pregnant Fast Every child experiences anger; it’s a natural part of being human. However, there’s a significant distinction between a child who occasionally expresses irritation and one who has intense, explosive outbursts. The latter is often referred to as an “explosive” child. Parenting an explosive child can be incredibly challenging. Unraveling the origins of…
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Should You Consider Laughing Gas for Labor Pain Relief?
Read more As your due date approaches, you’re likely filled with questions, especially about managing labor pain. While an epidural is the most widely used option for pain management during labor, there are other alternatives worth considering, including laughing gas. What Is Laughing Gas? Laughing gas, scientifically known as nitrous oxide, has seen a resurgence…
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One Push and She Was Out: A Mom’s Experience with a 15-Minute Labor
Read more When I was pregnant with my first daughter, my labor experience was quite laid-back and prolonged. We didn’t rush to the hospital when I started feeling contractions. Instead, my partner prepared a warm bath for me, and I listened to calming hypnobirthing tracks I discovered through HypoBabies. Unfortunately, once we arrived at the…
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Stop Shaming Women for Push Presents
Get Pregnant Fast When I first encountered the concept of push presents, it was through a sensationalized news piece featuring a celebrity and her ostentatious diamond necklace gifted after the birth of her child. Like many parents, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at the extravagant display. Sure, we all agree that a mother…
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June’s Birth Flowers: Bringing Sunshine to Your Little One
Read more As we dive into June, the month heralding the arrival of summer, it’s a time filled with warmth and joy. If you have a baby born in this sunny month, you can expect them to embody the delightful qualities of their birth flowers—the rose and honeysuckle. These blooms not only symbolize beauty and…
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We Must Take Greater Steps to Safeguard Our Nurses
Get Pregnant Fast On a warm spring evening, I decided to step outside for a breather during my graveyard shift at the local emergency department. As I took in the night air and stretched my sore back, I noticed a set of headlights speeding toward the parking lot. Instinctively, I knew my moment of respite…