Category: Pregnancy
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10 Essential Communication Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 2, 2020 Originally Published: May 18, 2017 Coming from a family that isn’t exactly known for open dialogue, I realized that holding back communication only breeds frustration. It’s surprising how unexpressed feelings can linger and eventually lead to conflict down the line. Effective communication is arguably the cornerstone of any…
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Pregnancy Discrimination: Understanding Your Rights
Read more The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law applies to employers with 15 or more employees—including local and state governments—as well as employment agencies and labor organizations. Essentially, it ensures that women dealing with…
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A Call to Action: The U.S. Leads the World in Child Gun Deaths
Get Pregnant Fast When envisioning America, images of apple pie and the stars and stripes often come to mind. Sadly, we must now also associate it with a grim reality: the alarming rate of child fatalities caused by firearms. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals shocking statistics. Between 2012 and 2014, an…
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Teen Boys Take a Stand Against Sexist School Dress Code in a Unique Way
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move against a recently enforced sexist dress code, students at San Benito High School in Hollister, California, are standing up for their classmates. This protest is not limited to the female students; many male students have joined forces to challenge the school’s ban on off-the-shoulder tops. As reported by…
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Mom’s Brilliant Baby Bottle Storage Solution: A Game Changer for Organization
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting hacks, we’re all ears! From clever frozen breastmilk pops to innovative wipe container kits, we’re all about solutions that simplify mom life. Recently, a resourceful mom from Texas shared an ingenious method for organizing baby bottles that is sure to delight parents everywhere. Those of you with…
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The One Essential Rule for Playdates Every Mom Should Follow
Get Pregnant Fast As my son enters the world of playdates, I’ve come to realize that there’s one undeniable rule that every mom should adhere to. Initially, I felt anxious about meeting other mothers and hosting playdates—what if I was judged for my parenting choices or, even worse, if their child turned out to be…