Category: Preparing for birth
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Navigating Birth Alone: My Unexpected Solo C-Section Experience
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The 5-Step Strategy That Helped My 5-Year-Old Use the Potty
low cost ivf When my son, Max, was nearing his fifth birthday, he had mastered peeing in the potty without any issues, even during the night. However, the poop situation was an entirely different story. He adamantly refused to do it on the potty. Instead, he preferred to go in a pull-up, specifically in a…
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Lessons in Parenting from “The Brady Bunch”
home insemination kit As a parent revisiting “The Brady Bunch” with my children, I find myself inspired to adopt some of their family dynamics into my own parenting approach. Here are a few insights gained from observing this iconic sitcom family. Conflict Resolution (Utilize One of the Following Strategies) Host a Family Meeting: Ideally, this…
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I Didn’t Recognize Depression Until My 40s
artificial insemination syringe My older sister was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder during her teenage years in the early ‘90s when information about mental health in adolescents was scarce. My father, dismissive of her struggles, believed she was merely seeking attention and refused to support her treatment. Fortunately, my mother stepped in to help.…
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Keep Out of My Delivery Room Unless You’re the One Who Put a Baby in Me
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Eva Lawson Decides Against Allowing Her Ex in the Delivery Room—And Rightfully So
low cost ivf In recent headlines, lifestyle influencer Eva Lawson, known for her engaging blogs and as the daughter of a prominent actress, is expecting her third child. However, she’s made the bold choice to keep her ex-partner, Jake Thompson, out of the delivery room during childbirth. This decision has stirred quite a bit of…
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Rediscovering My Mother After Her Brain Injury
home insemination kit Earlier today, we had a rather comical moment in the bathroom while attempting to collect a urine sample. It was a challenge: crouching, aiming, and trying to predict where the stream would land. Picture a daughter trying to guide her mother through this delicate task while a line of impatient patients waits…
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Former FDA Chief Warns Most Unvaccinated Americans Likely to Contract Delta Variant
artificial insemination syringe A former FDA leader has warned that the delta variant of COVID-19 could be the “most significant” illness many unvaccinated individuals will face in their lives. Since its emergence in India, the delta variant has rapidly spread across the globe, proving to be significantly more contagious than earlier strains. Research suggests it…
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Betty White’s 99th Birthday Plans Truly Capture the Essence of a Perfect Quarantine Celebration
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