Tag: community support
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Your Baby’s Due Date is September 25
Read more As you prepare for this exciting journey, it’s essential to know that only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on their exact due date. Typically, pregnancies can last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, meaning a little anticipation is normal for expecting parents. For more insights into your pregnancy week-by-week, you might want…
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Image of Teacher Fundraising for Classroom Supplies Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Greene In a time when educational budgets are being slashed, one teacher has taken a stand for her students in a remarkable way. Teachers have always gone above and beyond to ensure their students receive the best education possible, often at their own expense. With federal funding cuts impacting schools…
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Empowered Mothers Reclaim Their Community Through Running
Get Pregnant Fast In Brooklyn’s Brownsville, often labeled as the most perilous neighborhood and an unsuitable place for children, a remarkable transformation is taking place. A dedicated group of mothers, united by their passion for running, is striving to revitalize their community. This initiative, known as “We Run Brownsville,” isn’t just about fitness—it’s a supportive…
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Cafe Implements 18 Percent ‘Man Tax’ to Highlight Wage Disparities
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where discussions about gender pay inequity remain crucial, a cafe in Melbourne, Australia, has taken an innovative approach to raise awareness about this pressing issue. Named Empowered Cafe, this establishment has implemented an 18 percent surcharge for male patrons, aptly dubbed the ‘man tax.’ This bold move aims to…
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I Overcame My Postpartum Struggles, But My Partner Didn’t: How We Were Let Down by the System
Read more Sign Up Sign Out Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood Bringing a new life into the world is a journey filled with joy, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. For many parents, especially mothers, the struggles can be magnified. This was the case for Jessica Lee, who encountered severe postpartum depression (PPD) following the…
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What to Do If You Live Far From Prenatal Care in a Maternity Care Desert
Read more When I was pregnant with my first child, I was taken aback to find out that the closest birthing hospital and OB/GYN were over an hour away from my home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. At first, I thought it was just a minor inconvenience, but as time went on, I realized the gravity of…
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From a Houstonian: 9 Ways to Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast As Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc, I found myself glued to the news, constantly checking my phone for alerts about tornadoes and flash floods. It was surreal—was this really happening? Was Hurricane Harvey Houston’s equivalent to Katrina? Initially, I dismissed the comparisons. After all, Houston is 40 miles inland and sits 50–100 feet…