Category: Preparing for birth
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Tired of Constantly Bargaining with Your Children? Embrace the Bright Line Rule
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Fetal Viability: Understanding the Age of Viability
Read more When it comes to the arrival of a new baby, especially for those facing the possibility of preterm birth, there are countless questions that may arise regarding fetal viability. Understanding when a baby is considered viable can help ease some of the anxiety that comes with such a significant event. What is Fetal…
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11 Ways Teenagers Perceive Time
home insemination kit In the realm of timekeeping, a question once posed by the band Chicago resonates: Does anyone truly know what time it is? More importantly, do they care? While adults, particularly mothers, are keenly aware of the importance of time—whether it’s coordinating pickups, preparing for dinner, or managing deadlines—teenagers have developed a unique…
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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer, Part 2
home insemination kit As the academic year winds down, parents everywhere face the same pressing question: What will we do with our children this summer? Reflecting on my own experiences from last year, I realized I was once again expected to assume the roles of summer cruise director, camp organizer, and provider of educational, artistic,…
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Should Parents Tease Their Children?
home insemination kit The topic of whether parents should tease their children is complex, given the various forms that teasing can take. Teasing can be playful among family members or in the workplace, ranging from gentle to harsh, flirtatious to insulting. It can serve as a subtle compliment or disguise a more negative intention. While…
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My Family’s Journey with Mental Health
home insemination kit When I was around 10 years old, my aunt experienced a significant mental health crisis that remains vivid in my memory. That evening, I stood in my grandmother’s kitchen as my aunt cried, her face buried in her hands. I remember wearing the trendy black and white saddle shoes she had gifted…
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Your Newborn’s First Checkup: What to Expect at the Hospital
Read more Welcoming your little one into the world is an exhilarating experience, and amidst the joy, it’s easy to overlook the essential first checkup that your newborn will undergo right in the hospital. This initial evaluation, typically conducted by your chosen pediatrician or a hospital staff pediatrician, is a crucial part of your baby’s…
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Natural Childbirth Methods
Read more There are various natural childbirth methods that can be utilized for delivering your baby without relying on medical interventions. These techniques have been effectively implemented for many years to support natural childbirth. If you are considering natural childbirth, it’s wise to explore the different options available to find what suits you and your…
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The Reality of Labor: It’s Not an Orgasmic Experience
home insemination kit By: Sarah Thompson In an effort to counteract my body’s gradual transformation during pregnancy, I decided to join a ‘Yoga for Expecting Mothers’ class around the seven-month mark. I was apprehensive, as I had never attempted yoga and was not particularly agile. My pregnancy had only added to that challenge. Friends had…