Category: Pregnancy
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Important Considerations Before Allowing Your Kids to Use Earbuds or Headphones
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, headphones and earbuds have become a common sight among children. Whether they’re in waiting rooms, parks, or even the backseat of a car, kids are often seen immersed in their favorite music, movies, or games. However, this constant exposure to sound can pose serious risks to their hearing health,…
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What the 2018 Gerber Baby with Down Syndrome Represents for My Family
Get Pregnant Fast On a snowy morning, I gathered my family and turned on the news. Amid the chaos of changing diapers and cleaning up spilled snacks, I caught a glimpse of a baby with Down syndrome on the screen. My heart raced with anticipation as I waited for more information. My husband and I,…
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Allowing Your Children to Experience Failure: Why It’s Crucial for Their Growth
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent desires the best for their offspring, pouring countless hours into shaping their futures. We strategize, save, worry, hover, encourage, and protect, all in the name of safeguarding our children from pain and disappointment. The instinct to shield them from struggles is natural; no one wants to witness their child experience…
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Texas School District Reinstates Paddling as Student Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent decision, the school board of a district near San Antonio has voted to reintroduce corporal punishment in its classrooms. This makes Texas one of just 15 states that still permit such measures in educational settings. The Three Rivers Independent School District passed this controversial decision with a unanimous 6-0…
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The Struggles of Vulvar Varicosities During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast During my second trimester, I reached a point where the discomfort became unbearable. “I’m experiencing a lot of pressure,” I confided to my midwife during a routine appointment. “You know, down there.” “Down there?” my midwife echoed, raising an eyebrow. “Are you referring to your perineum?” I nodded, feeling a mix of…
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Understanding the Pain of Losing a Family Member to Opioid Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I had breakfast with my father was on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. I was just 19, freshly graduated from high school, and we met at a local café close to his house. Eighteen months had passed since his release from jail, but he still hadn’t regained his driver’s license.…
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Mom’s Viral Post on Antidepressants Reminds Us It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Get Pregnant Fast Mental health deserves the same level of seriousness as physical health, particularly when it comes to medication. Despite increasing awareness and education, the stigma surrounding mental health issues persists. Social media platforms have become crucial spaces for individuals to share their struggles openly, allowing them to connect with a wider audience. Recently,…
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The Importance of Discussing Pornography with Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast In our youth, the world of pornography was somewhat of a mystery. Sure, there were adult magazines tucked away at newsstands, often obscured behind barriers, and the occasional risqué television channel that made us sweat at the thought of our parents discovering a pay-per-view charge. Unless we stumbled upon an older sibling’s…
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Alternatives to Saying ‘All I Want Is A Healthy Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 6-year-old daughter attended her first baby shower. A close family friend is expecting a baby girl, and the party was child-friendly, which thrilled my kindergartner. She was captivated by the pink decorations and the candy buffet, and on our way home, she bombarded me with questions. “Mom, if someone has…