Category: Preparing for birth
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Understanding the Unruly Child: Insights for Parents
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Empowering Your Pelvic Floor: The Benefits of Kegel Exercises
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Postpartum Care: Essential “Down There” Items You Need to Know About
Get Pregnant Fast Attention, expectant mothers! Preparing your postpartum care kit is just as crucial as gathering those adorable baby essentials for your nursery. While that cozy pregnancy pillow may have been your nighttime hero, a well-stocked postpartum kit will aid in your recovery after one of life’s most significant physical events—nine months of nurturing…
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Mia Thompson Addresses Societal Pressures on Mothers
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Your 51-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
home insemination kit Congratulations on reaching the 51-week mark with your little one! At this age, you might be considering an elaborate birthday celebration, but it’s important to take a step back. Instead of getting lost in Pinterest ideas, consider a simpler approach: grab a cupcake, take some adorable photos, and enjoy the moment. Your…
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How My Miscarriage Strengthened My Advocacy for Abortion Rights
home insemination kit In early 2013, a winter afternoon brought unexpected joy. At 12 weeks pregnant, I received the long-awaited call regarding the results of our advanced cell-free DNA test: no genetic abnormalities, no Down syndrome, and definitively, no Y chromosome. I instinctively knew we were having a girl, and my excitement overflowed as I…
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My College Roommate Led a Double Life
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Confronting Guilt and Self-Blame as a Mother of a Premature Infant
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7-Year-Old Cancer Patient Performs Heartwarming Duet of ‘Fight Song’ with Artist
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