Category: Pregnancy
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Roller Coasters and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more Amusement parks are a source of great fun, but if you’re expecting, a question may arise: can you ride a roller coaster during early pregnancy? Places like Disney, Six Flags, and Busch Gardens often display warnings advising against certain rides for pregnant women. While there’s no solid research confirming these rides are dangerous,…
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The Lasting Influence of My Unique Name on My Life
Get Pregnant Fast “Jamira? Where do you hail from?” “New York.” “And your name? Where’s that from?” “It’s Arabic; my father is Muslim.” “Oh, how…interesting!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve had variations of this exchange in my life. After revealing the Arabic roots of my name, I often receive a nod of…
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This Hilarious Food Critic is Making Waves Online
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever stumbled upon those captivating recipe videos circulating on social media, you know how bizarre some of those culinary creations can be. From extravagant holiday beverages to wildly unusual food pairings, the realm of “food enthusiasts” knows no bounds. Enter Max Taylor, your soon-to-be favorite food critic and internet sensation.…
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Mixed Tapes and Other Experiences Our Kids Will Miss
Get Pregnant Fast Buried in a box within the depths of a cupboard, beneath notes and mementos from our early relationship, lies a mixed tape. I crafted it for my partner during those thrilling early days, a time filled with butterflies and excitement. Each song holds significance, telling a story through the carefully chosen A…
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Salma Hayek: ‘Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too’
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful essay published in a prominent newspaper, Salma Hayek has bravely added her voice to the #MeToo movement, sharing her harrowing experiences with the disgraced film mogul, Harvey Weinstein. Hayek’s poignant narrative details the immense challenges she faced while working on the film Frida, which she both produced and starred…
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Consuming Seafood During Pregnancy
Read more Absolutely! The secret lies in choosing the right types of fish during your pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages expectant mothers, or those planning to conceive, to increase their fish intake to obtain essential nutrients, including heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), complete protein (all 10 amino acids), and a…
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Understanding My Child’s Meltdowns: Why Home is Different from School
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight, as my son walked through the door after a long day at school, I sensed something was amiss. It was as if a silent alarm went off in my mind. Call it maternal instinct or perhaps just years of experience, but I could tell he was overwhelmed. After holding it together…
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Man With Autism Creates Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits for Children
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season can be a sensory overload for children with autism or sensory sensitivities, filled with bright lights, loud noises, and bustling crowds. Unfortunately, this often makes traditional visits to Santa Claus challenging for families with special needs. However, one extraordinary man decided to change that. Kurt Anderson, a 30-year-old who…
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Attention! Yelling Doesn’t Define Your Parenting Skills
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was raised in a remarkably calm household, where yelling was virtually nonexistent. Visiting friends’ homes, I often found myself taken aback by the loud voices of their parents, raised in anger over a messy room or a missed curfew. I associated yelling with chaos and unhappiness, marveling at…