Category: Pregnancy
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Target Introduces Its Exciting New Sensory-Friendly Clothing Line
Get Pregnant Fast If you have a child with sensory sensitivities, you understand the challenges of clothing shopping all too well. “Nope, it has a tag.” “What if I remove the tag?” “No, it has a seam.” “That’s how clothes are constructed.” More often than not, parents leave stores with an oversized pair of slippers…
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13-Year-Old’s Short Film Sheds Light on Gender Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In an impressive display of creativity, a 13-year-old filmmaker named Mia Thompson has caught the attention of over 1.6 million viewers on YouTube with her thought-provoking short film, “Stereo.” Released on May 28, this insightful project was crafted for a class assignment at the Cinematic Arts Academy at Milliken Middle School in…
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Morning Intimacy Revived My Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 13, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 24, 2018 For over a decade, I’ve been immersed in the whirlwind of parenting. With three children, there was always a baby, a toddler, or sometimes even two of each. It’s no surprise that my sense of self, my “mojo,” slipped away during those busy…
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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…