Category: Pregnancy
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Tone It Down with the Fragrance, Everyone
Get Pregnant Fast As I settle into my airplane seat by the window, my eyes begin to water, and I find it hard to breathe. Despite opening the air vent above me, relief eludes me. The reality sinks in: I’m going to be confined here for the next three hours, and anxiety creeps in—not from…
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This Pollen Video Explains Why You Might Be Feeling Terrible This Spring
Get Pregnant Fast Spring has arrived, but so has an overwhelming “pollen explosion,” and it’s causing many of us to feel downright awful. Are your eyes itching and watery? Is your nose running like a faucet? Are you surrounded by a mountain of used tissues? Rest assured, you’re not alone. A recent report from The…
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Want to Improve Your Oral Skills? There’s a Class for That
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I enjoyed dinner with a friend, and amidst our conversation about life, the topic of intimacy came up—specifically, the pleasure many men derive from oral sex. It’s no secret that numerous women sometimes use this act as a form of leverage; after all, a well-executed experience can bring immense satisfaction in…
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The Problem with ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ Advice
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I had a conversation with a young intern named Sarah who worked for me during her college years. I was sharing my struggles with sleep deprivation due to our new baby, who was waking up every couple of hours for feedings and diaper changes. Sarah, at just 19…
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Mom Cautions Against Overlooking Dosage Guidelines for Popular Teething Gel
Get Pregnant Fast A Virginia mother is raising alarms about a widely used teething gel, emphasizing that it should only be administered to children aged two years and older. In a recent update, the manufacturer, Orajel, has removed benzocaine from all its teething products aimed at children. Their teething gels are now free from artificial…
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Feeling Financial Strain as a Parent: Navigating Guilt and Reality
Get Pregnant Fast As a single parent, I often find myself grappling with feelings of inadequacy tied to our financial situation. The day my son, Liam, asked, “Can we go to McDonald’s?” was a stark reminder of the tight budget we live on. I quickly checked my checking account, hoping for some spare change for…
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Stand Out as the Ultimate Festive Mom with ‘Christmas Tree Eyebrows’
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of preparations—finding the perfect outfit, selecting a white elephant gift, and ensuring you’re wearing the right undergarments for the occasion. In the midst of this chaos, however, you might realize that your eyebrows have been neglected, resembling unruly…
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Growing Concern
Get Pregnant Fast Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASDs) are more widespread than many of us previously believed. While it’s a common assumption that mothers are well aware of the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, new findings reveal a startling reality. A recent study published in JAMA indicates that FASDs may impact as many as…
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Let’s Talk About Period Sex: It’s Normal and Healthy
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Sinclair Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 Originally Published: April 23, 2018 It’s a topic that women have been discussing for years: the heightened libido we often experience right before our menstrual cycle. For some, this surge in desire can feel overwhelming, leaving us eager for intimate encounters at the mere sight…