Category: Preparing for birth
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Fainting: A Terrifying Experience for Parents—What You Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever witnessed a child faint while under your care, you understand just how terrifying that moment can be. When my daughter was two-and-a-half, she fainted during a bath for what felt like an eternity. It was a scorching summer day, and after filling the tub, I realized the water was…
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Why Women Will Always Need Each Other
Get Pregnant Fast Many mornings, I lace up my running shoes, not out of sheer desire to hit the pavement, but because I’ve made a promise to my friends. We often joke that among the three of us, there’s barely one motivation to go around. On days when motivation is lacking— which is more frequent…
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The Lost Childhood of Syrian Children: A Reflection on War and Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast I was born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, a city that once thrived with culture and history. Aleppo, recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, was often referred to as the “jewel of Syria.” Its vibrant downtown was a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with life before…
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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
home insemination kit Throughout my life, I’ve found joy in what I affectionately call life inspiration: Sunset magazine, Real Simple, and the Pottery Barn catalog. The arrival of Ikea’s annual idea book is a day I often reserve just for myself. At different points, even the Dixieline Lumber advertisements and that one catalog featuring flowy…
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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…