Tag: emotional health
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Single Moms: The Unsung Heroes of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, having a partner can significantly ease the journey. However, for those brave enough to navigate the challenges of raising children alone, the experience is often a testament to resilience and strength. One inspiring mom recently took to social media to honor the incredible single mothers who manage…
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Mother Outraged After Daughter’s Hair Cut Without Consent
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident, a Massachusetts mother named Laura Green is planning legal action against a local group home after her seven-year-old daughter, Mia, returned from the facility with her head shaved—without any prior notification or consent. Parents generally accept that schools and care facilities handle a multitude of issues daily, but…
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Fatigue During Pregnancy
Read more Experiencing fatigue during pregnancy is a common struggle that many expectant mothers face. The level of fatigue can vary significantly from one woman to another and may differ from one pregnancy to the next. Generally, the first trimester is when many women feel the most tired; however, fatigue can also be prevalent in…
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‘Big Bang’ Actress Discusses the Challenges of Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt reflection, actress Sarah Bennett, known for her role on “The Big Bang Theory,” opened up about the emotional complexity of expecting a child following a miscarriage. Recently announcing her pregnancy, Sarah also shared her struggles with infertility and the difficulties that accompanied her previous loss. In an essay for…
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I Detest You, Fragile X Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast Published on October 23, 2017 As I lay there, feet in stirrups and a transvaginal ultrasound wand awkwardly probing, my thoughts drifted to a rather mundane concern: I should have taken the time to groom myself. This was not the ideal way to spend a Tuesday afternoon, but here I was. Dr.…
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When Motherhood Overwhelms You (And You Feel Like Throwing in the Towel)
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably heard stories about women who, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, choose to disappear and start anew. It’s easy to label them as selfish or cowardly. How could a mother leave her children behind? But let me tell you, I understand that impulse all too well. Just yesterday, I…
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You’re Not Obligated to Love Your Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Family is often touted as the cornerstone of our lives, the ones who should be there for us unconditionally. But this notion can lead to immense personal turmoil. Years ago, I made the brave choice to prioritize my well-being over blind loyalty, ultimately distancing myself from my family in my late teens.…
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Understanding the Emotional Toll of Secondary Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, my OB-GYN introduced me to the term “secondary infertility” during a routine appointment. My partner and I felt prepared to expand our family two years ago, filled with hope and anticipation for baby number two. However, each passing month has transformed our initial excitement into anxiety and heartache,…
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Who Needs a Partner When You Have a Dog?
Get Pregnant Fast I affectionately refer to our golden retriever, Max, as the “Post-Divorce Pup.” My children and I rescued him from the local animal shelter just one month after finalizing my divorce. Max was around a year old—thin, timid, and sporting a bandaged tail that wagged hesitantly against the cold floor of his kennel.…
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A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective: The Importance of Advocating Against Healthcare Inequities
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I treated your forehead laceration, a painful reminder of the violent encounter you endured. As I carefully stitched the wound with two layers of sutures, I reassured you that the scar would likely blend with your eyebrow over time. I helped you apply makeup to conceal the bruises on your neck…