Tag: emotional health
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When Motherhood Isn’t in the Cards: Navigating Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I dreamt of a future filled with possibilities: working at a grocery store, teaching, or even gracing the Broadway stage—all while being a mother. I imagined myself as a brain surgeon, an anthropologist, a writer, and yes, a mom. Sometimes I envisioned a supportive husband, other times a lively…
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Wife Reveals Struggles of Actor Husband Following Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Instagram post over the weekend, actress Leah Grant shared the heartbreaking news of her recent miscarriage with her husband, actor Ethan Cole. Leah expressed that the loss of their second child has deeply affected Ethan’s ongoing battle with sobriety. “With heavy hearts, we share that Ethan and I lost…
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Shopping Triggers the Urge to Go: The Surprising Connection Between Retail Therapy and Your Digestive System
Get Pregnant Fast For me, it’s a given every time I step into a CVS. I find myself browsing through shampoos and flipping through greeting cards when suddenly, the unmistakable urge to use the restroom hits me. The employees at my local CVS must think I have an issue since I ask for the bathroom…
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Why I Chose Not to ‘Stay for the Kids’
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit on my bed, hands tucked beneath me, I can hear my parents exchanging hurtful words they can never take back. The sound of their arguments often drives me to scream or cry, sometimes both. When they aren’t fighting, they avoid each other entirely, and that’s the only time there’s…
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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…