Category: Pregnancy
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Understanding Hyperemesis Gravidarum During Pregnancy: Symptoms & Treatment
Read more When you’re pregnant, it’s not unusual to experience some nausea and vomiting, especially in the first trimester. However, if those symptoms become extreme and relentless, it might be a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum—think of it as morning sickness on steroids. Unlike typical morning sickness, which many can manage, hyperemesis gravidarum can leave you…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Ceases Sale of Assault-Style Weapons in Stores
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move that has reverberated through the retail and gun control communities, Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced it will no longer sell assault-style weapons in its stores. The decision comes in the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which took the lives of 17 individuals…
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Stay Calm: Abnormal Pap Smears Are More Common Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I received a call from my gynecologist’s office informing me that my Pap smear results came back abnormal. Although I was assured that there was no reason to panic, I couldn’t help but spiral into a frenzy of anxiety. My imagination ran wild, and I envisioned the worst-case…
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Parents Camp Out for Daycare Spots: Is Childcare Reform Really Not Needed?
Get Pregnant Fast The race for daycare spots can often feel like a frantic marathon for parents, and the idea that we don’t need childcare reform is simply perplexing. For countless families, securing a daycare slot can become a surreal and often exhausting endeavor. From expectant parents anxiously joining waitlists during their first trimester to…
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I Am Nothing Like My Mother – And That’s a Good Thing
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 Originally Published: April 26, 2018 There was a moment when I realized for certain that my mom and I are worlds apart. Picture this: I’m atop the dining room table, shrieking like a small child, while my mother calmly captures a mouse with her bare hands—no gloves, no…
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Mom’s Time-Lapse Video of Her Entire Day is Incredibly Relatable
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re a work-at-home mom, it often feels like you’ve already lived an entire day before 9 AM. Between getting myself and my kids ready, managing a high-energy puppy, responding to emails, preparing lunches, and juggling countless household tasks, exhaustion hits almost instantly. And the day is only just beginning. That’s why…
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13 Habits to Avoid for Raising Mentally Resilient Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Raising mentally resilient children doesn’t mean they won’t express sadness or face challenges. Mental strength is not a shield against life’s hardships; rather, it enables kids to recover from setbacks and continue pushing forward, even amid self-doubt. It’s essential for parents to foster this resilience by steering clear of common parenting pitfalls…