Category: Preparing for birth
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Online Birthing, Lamaze & Lactation Classes for Expecting Mothers During COVID-19
Read more Hey there, expectant moms! If your in-person prenatal classes have been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, don’t worry—you can still prepare for your little one’s arrival right from the comfort of your own home. With the pandemic making in-person gatherings a bit tricky, many of us are turning to online resources…
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I Refused Additional Testing for My Son: Here’s My Reasoning
Get Pregnant Fast We are fortunate to reside in a city with a top-notch children’s hospital. Little did we know when I went into labor at just thirty weeks that this facility would become our second home, where my son, Oliver, would spend his first three months. The call from the Mayo Clinic with the…
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33 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Read more As you reach 33 weeks of pregnancy, you’re deep into the third trimester. Your baby is now roughly the size of a butternut squash, measuring about 17 inches long and weighing around 4.25 pounds. With just a few weeks to go, your little one is rapidly gaining weight, adding approximately half a pound…
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The Quest for Perfection in Parenting: Navigating the World of Idealized Living
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Why Is Maternal Mortality Rate Higher in the U.S.?
Read more If you’re expecting or thinking about starting a family, you might have noticed a lot of talk surrounding maternal mortality rates in the U.S. It’s a significant issue that has seen American women’s deaths related to pregnancy-related complications more than double from 1987 to 2016. While it sounds alarming, the good news is…
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Target: A Shopper’s Paradise
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5 Strategies for Parents of Girls Who Prefer Adventures Over Princesses
home insemination kit In the 1970s, my mother embarked on a unique experiment with me and my brother: she provided me with toy trucks while giving him dolls to demonstrate that our play preferences were shaped by societal norms rather than inherent tendencies. Although her hypothesis was unscientific, her intentions were commendable. Fast forward to…
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A Pre-K Teacher Critiques a Mother’s Lunch Choice of Oreos
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