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Amazon Prime Day is Back in July — What You Need to Know and Shopping Tips
Read more Hey there, friends! Get ready, because Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year, the event will stretch over four days, from July 8 to 11, giving you plenty of time to grab those must-have baby products. If you’re like me…
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Healthy Newborn Contracts Strep Infection After Mother Consumes Placenta Pills
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning alert this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised against the consumption of placenta pills by new mothers. This warning follows a case where a healthy baby born in September developed a serious B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) infection—twice—after the mother ingested these pills. The trend of…
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Adjusted Due Date: Reasons for a Change During Pregnancy
Read more You’ve marked your baby’s expected arrival date on your calendar, shared the news with friends, and now your doctor says that date might not be right. What’s going on? How Are Due Dates Typically Calculated? Generally, your due date is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). From this…
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Your Baby’s Expected Arrival Date is May 14
Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their due date? A typical pregnancy ranges from 38 to 42 weeks, so there’s a lot of anticipation leading up to the big day. To help keep track of your pregnancy journey, consider downloading our app, which will guide you…
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Probiotics During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more Probiotics refer to live microorganisms, primarily bacteria and some yeasts, that are similar to the naturally occurring microbes found in everyone’s gut. Commonly used probiotics include strains like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces, often dubbed “friendly bacteria.” These beneficial microbes play a vital role in supporting your digestive health, especially important during pregnancy. Are…
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My Partner and I Have Two Kids and Live on One Income — Here’s How We Make It Work
Read more When my partner Max and I decided to expand our family five years ago, we crunched the numbers on what it would mean financially. We realized that if we both worked and relied on childcare, we would barely break even. However, we were both drawn to the idea of having one of us…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is August 1
Important Pregnancy Milestones Read more If you’re curious about your pregnancy timeline, here’s a quick breakdown: 1st Trimester: From October 25 to January 23 2nd Trimester: From January 24 to May 13 3rd Trimester: From May 2 to August 1 Did you know that only 1 in 20 babies are born on their exact due…
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Understanding High-Risk Pregnancies
Read more A “high-risk pregnancy” indicates that additional care is essential for a healthy delivery. This designation often applies if you have a chronic health condition or other factors that may complicate the pregnancy. Sometimes, a pregnancy that begins normally can develop complications that categorize it as high-risk. Regardless of the cause, both the mother…
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Chickenpox and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a viral infection characterized by an itchy rash that appears as small red spots or blisters. Before the rash develops, individuals often experience symptoms such as fever and body aches. While chickenpox is typically contracted during childhood, some adults may remain susceptible if they have never had…