Category: TTC
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
Read more Hey there, friends! If you’ve just welcomed a little one into your life, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions. You might be over the moon about your new arrival but also feel overwhelmed, irritable, sad, or anxious—sometimes all at once! These feelings can sometimes escalate into a more serious condition…
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From a Seasoned Parent: Take Our Insights with a Grain of Salt
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, with my eldest now 17 and my youngest nearing 9, I feel I’ve earned my stripes in the parenting arena. I’ve navigated the tumultuous waters of raising little ones more times than I can remember, and I bear the gray hairs and laugh lines to prove it.…
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Trump Skips White House Correspondents’ Dinner, But the Roast Goes On
Get Pregnant Fast The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a longstanding tradition that shines a spotlight on the vital role of journalism and the reporters who cover the White House. It’s a night where politicians, lawmakers, and media professionals come together to celebrate and, occasionally, roast one another. This year’s event, however, was unlike any…
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Emotional Video Highlights the Pressure New Moms Feel to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast Adjusting to life with a newborn is an overwhelming experience, filled with a whirlwind of emotions and the desire for everything to be perfect. The pressure to ensure your baby is healthy and happy can be immense, especially when it comes to breastfeeding, which is often a painful and exhausting challenge for…
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PUPPP Skin Rash During Pregnancy: Understanding, Symptoms, and Solutions
Read more If you’re dealing with an unusual rash during your pregnancy, you might be experiencing PUPPP—also known as pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. Sometimes referred to as PEP (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy), this condition can be uncomfortable but is generally harmless for both you and your baby. What is PUPPP? PUPPP is…
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A Day in the Life of a Special Needs Mom: Navigating the Mind Maze
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, my husband and I often find ourselves trying to decipher the complexities of our middle son’s unique brain. Receiving a rare medical diagnosis for our baby at just six months old was like throwing darts in the dark. The uncertainty can be overwhelming,…
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A Heartfelt Message to My Friends with Their Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear friends who are fortunate enough to still have their mothers, It struck like a thief in the night—ten months from the moment she received her diagnosis to the day we said our final goodbyes. Cancer has a cruel way of stealing not just health, but also time, leaving families reeling from…
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18-Year-Old Finds His ‘Forever Family’ After 13 Years in Foster Care
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming tale of resilience and love, 18-year-old Jake Thompson has recently been adopted by his foster parents, Mark and Sarah Thompson, bringing a joyful conclusion to his 13-year journey through the foster care system. This story is bound to tug at your heartstrings. Jake’s journey began when he was just…
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Majority of States Shame Kids Who Can’t Afford School Lunch — And It Needs to End
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling trend across the United States, many states continue to shame children who cannot afford school lunches. However, recent legislative changes in Oregon are setting a positive precedent. Following New Mexico’s lead, Oregon lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill that prohibits the practice of lunch shaming, which is a much-needed…
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Celebrity Shares Timeless Advice for Nurturing Healthy Relationships
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent social media post, actress Leah James offered some insightful and relatable relationship advice that resonates with many couples. Known for her candid approach to life, James took to Instagram to share a heartfelt handwritten note aimed at guiding a couple on the brink of marriage. Reflecting on her own…