Category: Pregnancy
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Science Says We Should Relax — Germs Are Beneficial for Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up on a farm in the countryside of Utah, my childhood was filled with dirt, mud, grass, and yes, even manure. If you didn’t come home covered in grime, you clearly hadn’t had enough fun. Fast forward to today, and I find myself in a rural neighborhood with my three kids,…
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School Nurse Issues Urgent Call for Feminine Hygiene Product Donations
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant message shared on Reddit, a school nurse has made an urgent appeal for donations of feminine hygiene products to support her students. Many families struggle to afford basic necessities like tampons and pads, leaving some young girls without access to essential hygiene items. “Out of the 400 girls who…
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Trump’s Stance on Opioids Ignores the Reality for Those Living with Chronic Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent briefing in New Jersey on August 8, President Donald Trump labeled opioid medications as “no good,” suggesting that the way to tackle opioid addiction is by preventing initial usage. “The best way to prevent drug addiction and overdose is to prevent people from abusing drugs in the first place,”…
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I Experienced a Miscarriage at Work and Acted Like Nothing Happened
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes you find yourself wishing you could just turn back the clock and escape to a more comfortable place. Whether it’s the temptation to sneak in an extra hour of sleep or the urge to hide away in a dark movie theater, we usually talk ourselves back…
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Fifth Disease During Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Precautions
Read more If you’re expecting and have a little one at home, it’s likely that your healthcare provider has discussed the importance of avoiding exposure to common childhood illnesses, including fifth disease. This viral infection is easily spread among children and can pose certain risks during pregnancy, although many women who contract it experience mild…
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When You Say ‘Well-Spoken,’ Here’s What You Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast During my college years, I served as a Resident Assistant, primarily overseeing a floor filled with white freshmen women. One evening, while chilling in my dorm, one of the girls I often hung out with dropped by. She hailed from a small town nearby and had never really ventured out before, so…
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Mindy Kaling’s Remarkable Journey: A Celebration of Life and Career
Get Pregnant Fast It’s truly Mindy Kaling’s moment, and we’re all just here, cheering her on! This past week has been nothing short of monumental for the multi-talented actress and writer. In a whirlwind of excitement, Kaling not only graced a prominent magazine cover, but she also unveiled the trailer for an empowering new film,…
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Free Play Outshines PE Classes for Children’s Development
Get Pregnant Fast In our childhood, many of us fondly remember the phrase “Go outside and play.” As parents today, how often do we encourage our children to do the same? The answer is frequently, and rightfully so. Engaging in outdoor physical activities benefits kids immensely. A recent study from Glasgow, Scotland, has reinforced this…
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Why Your Kids Should Be Watching ‘Beat Bugs’ (And You Will Love It Too)
Get Pregnant Fast In the quest for engaging and enriching television options for my children, I often find myself sifting through the vast sea of content that tends to lack any real substance. I’ve grown weary of mindless shows that offer little more than flashing colors and nonsensical plots. Recently, I searched for something that…