Category: Preparing for birth
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Hip Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Read more Experiencing hip pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence that many expectant mothers face, particularly in the later stages, especially during the third trimester. As your body prepares for childbirth, discomfort often intensifies, particularly on the side where your baby tends to rest in the womb. What Causes Hip Pain During Pregnancy? Throughout…
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Grandparenting via Text Messaging: A Modern Approach to Connection
home insemination kit Yesterday, I sent my mother a picture of my youngest daughter swinging in the backyard. She’s 2, with curly brown hair and bright hazel eyes. From what I gather, she bears a striking resemblance to my mother at that age. I conveyed this in my message, and my mother responded with an…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is May 23
Understanding Pregnancy Timing Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their due date? The average pregnancy lasts between 38 to 42 weeks, which means there’s quite a bit of waiting involved. For those curious about how to keep track of your pregnancy week by week, consider downloading…
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Does a Woman’s ‘Second Prime’ Begin at 40?
home insemination kit In the 1980s, during my childhood in Russia, I frequently heard my mother and her peers refer to a concept they called “old-age wisdom”: the idea that a woman’s ‘second prime’ commences at the age of forty. As a dismissive teenager, I viewed this notion as mere folklore, likely born from the…
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Introducing Olive & Vince: Adorable Animal Coats for Kids
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A Letter from a Working Mom to Her Daughter on Your Special Day
home insemination kit Dear Emma, Today marks another year of your life, and I am filled with admiration for the remarkable young woman you are becoming. As you celebrate your birthday, I want to share some thoughts about our relationship that you may not fully grasp until you step into the role of a parent…
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The Day I Stopped Judging My Son’s Birth Mother
Get Pregnant Fast The first encounter I had with my son’s birth mother was quite daunting. With a fierce expression, she eyed me, making it clear that I was an unwelcome presence. This was my initial experience with foster care, and our “introduction” happened unexpectedly during a visit when the supervisor had briefly stepped away.…
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Unexpected Car Birth Leads to Significant Hospital Charges
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Maternity Leave Guidance: Essential Insights for New Moms
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The Persistent Issue of Misogyny in Women’s Healthcare: A Call to Action
Get Pregnant Fast In recent history, women’s healthcare has made significant strides. However, the journey towards equitable treatment remains fraught with challenges. When modern medicine took root in America, women were excluded from practicing it, and although the first female physician, the remarkable Elizabeth Blackwell, graduated nearly 170 years ago, the inclusion of women in…