Category: Preparing for birth
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The Invaluable Experience of Growing Up with Cousins
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, my son has one consistent birthday request — a brother. In fact, he asks for a sibling during every gift-giving occasion. It started when he was just 4 years old, and now, as he approaches his 13th birthday, the request remains unchanged. I’ve gently explained that expanding our family isn’t…
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What to Do When Your Baby is Overdue: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Read more Are you counting the days as your baby takes their sweet time to arrive? If your pregnancy has extended past the expected due date, you’re not alone. Many expectant parents find themselves in this situation, feeling a mix of anticipation and impatience. Here’s everything you need to know about overdue pregnancies, including how…
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Jessica Hart Celebrates Her Son’s Epic Moana Birthday Party
Get Pregnant Fast If anyone could impress Moana herself, it would be Jessica Hart. The fashion mogul and dedicated mother recently hosted a spectacular Moana-themed birthday party for her son, Leo, who turned four on June 30. Held at their picturesque California home, this celebration was nothing short of extraordinary. Jessica and her husband, Tom,…
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Delaying Umbilical Cord Clamping by One Minute Could Save Thousands of Premature Infants
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study suggests that waiting just 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord could significantly improve outcomes for premature infants. For years, the medical community has debated the optimal timing for cord clamping, weighing the immediate needs of newborns against the potential benefits of delaying this procedure. Research from The University…
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Packing List for the Hospital Bag
Read more Preparing your hospital bag can feel overwhelming, but getting things ready ahead of your due date is a smart move in case labor starts earlier than expected. Here’s a helpful guide to the essentials (and a few non-essentials) that many moms have found beneficial during labor and delivery. Essentials for Mom Health Insurance…
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Advantages of Closed Adoption
What is Closed Adoption? Read more Closed adoption is a type of adoption where there is no contact between birth parents and adoptive families. In this arrangement, identifying details are not shared between the two parties, although non-identifying information, such as medical history and physical traits, may be accessible. Closed adoption offers various benefits to…
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Reasons to Celebrate December Birthdays
Read more If you or someone you know has a birthday in December, there’s plenty to be excited about! Here are some fun facts that make December birthdays truly special: Birthstone: December’s birthstone is turquoise, a gem often associated with good fortune and success. Flower: The flower for December is holly, signifying joy and happiness,…
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Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Read more Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is positioned low in the uterus, partially or fully covering the cervix. This can lead to complications as the cervix dilates during labor, potentially causing the placenta to detach from the uterine wall. How Common Is Placenta Previa? Approximately 1 in 200 pregnant women…