Category: Preparing for birth
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Using Local Anesthesia During Labor
Read more Local anesthesia is administered in specific areas to alleviate pain during childbirth. It can be delivered through various methods, including epidurals, pudendal blocks, and spinal blocks. Additionally, local anesthetics may be used at the end of delivery, particularly during an episiotomy, to relieve discomfort from perineal stretching and afterward to aid in repairing…
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Unique Items to Consider Packing in Your Hospital Bag
Read more When preparing for labor and delivery, many expectant parents focus on the essentials: clothing, toiletries, and baby supplies. But let’s be real—sometimes it’s the quirky additions that can make all the difference in your hospital experience. Here’s a lighthearted look at some unconventional yet surprisingly useful items that other moms have packed, and…
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How to Host a Virtual Birthday Celebration for Your Child
Read more In today’s world, celebrating your child’s birthday can be done with just a few clicks. Transitioning from an in-person gathering to a virtual one can be a fun and memorable experience. Here’s how to throw a fantastic online birthday bash that your little one and their friends will love. Send Out Invitations The…
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Women Producing Ivanka Trump’s Fashion Struggle to Make Ends Meet
Get Pregnant Fast In an ironic twist, the advocate for “working moms,” Ivanka Trump, sources clothing and footwear for her brand from overseas factories that fail to pay their female workers enough to live with their own children. Recently published, her book titled Women Who Work contrasts sharply with the realities faced by those creating…
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Why ‘Count the Kicks’ Can Be a Lifesaver for Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Stillbirth is a topic that many expectant mothers find unsettling, often believing it’s an issue confined to the past or linked to specific health problems. I used to be one of those women, convinced that such tragedies were rare. However, my perspective changed dramatically when I experienced the loss of my baby.…
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Hospital Hosts Heartwarming ‘Graduation’ Ceremonies for NICU Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching initiative, a hospital in North Carolina has introduced ‘graduation’ ceremonies for infants transitioning out of the NICU, bringing joy to families during a challenging time. The emotional journey of welcoming a newborn is often amplified when that baby requires specialized care in a NICU. To alleviate some of that…
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Chip and Emma Carter Launch Target Collaboration Amid Controversy
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent announcement, home renovation power couple Chip and Emma Carter revealed their partnership with Target, sparking a wave of mixed reactions from the public. This collaboration, set to debut in November under the brand name Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, promises to deliver an exclusive line of home and lifestyle…
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Doctor Delivers Baby Dressed as The Joker, and the Photos Are Unforgettable
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to childbirth, the experience can be both exhilarating and anxiety-inducing. However, one couple found their birthing journey took a delightfully unexpected turn when their doctor showed up dressed as The Joker on Halloween night. This heartwarming and humorous story features parents Mia and Ryan Thompson, who welcomed their third…