Tag: cultural practices
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Postpartum Traditions from Around the Globe: How Does the U.S. Compare?
Get Pregnant Fast Just three days after my C-section, my mind was racing as my partner and I prepared to take our baby boy home. While I longed for the comfort of my own bed and a decent shower, I was also a nervous first-time mom, reluctant to leave a facility filled with experienced professionals.…
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Parenting Traditions from Across the Globe We Should Embrace Now
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent for over 15 years, I frequently find myself grappling with feelings of uncertainty about my approach. Do I comfort my 12-year-old, who I just grounded, or stick to my guns? Should I indulge my 6-year-old’s bedtime story request, even when it’s way past her bedtime? It’s a daily struggle…
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Baby Circumcision: A Thoughtful Approach
Read more When you discover you’re expecting a boy, the topic of circumcision may come to mind. This decision can be challenging and often encompasses cultural, religious, and personal factors that should be carefully considered. Understanding Circumcision Circumcision involves the surgical removal of the foreskin, which covers the head of the penis (the glans). This…