Tag: hospital experience
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My First Mother’s Day in the NICU: Lessons Learned
Get Pregnant Fast Six years ago, I found myself holding a small onesie adorned with an elephant, embroidered with “Mommy and Me,” tucked away in my purse. I had carefully modified it, cutting holes in the feet so that the medical probes monitoring my son’s heart rate and oxygen levels could remain visible and secure.…
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Yes, You Can Leave the Hospital Without Naming Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast “Absolutely, you can,” my obstetrician confirmed. “You’re actually the first patient to ask me that.” And just like that, we left the hospital with our newborn daughter, still searching for the perfect name. It wasn’t that we hadn’t put thought into names. From the moment we learned baby No. 2 would be…
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10 Surprising Truths About Childbirth You Won’t Hear from Friends
Get Pregnant Fast Childbirth is often depicted in two extreme ways: either as a serene moment where the mother emerges radiant after a day of rest or as a chaotic scene filled with screams and frantic medical staff. However, based on personal experience, I can assure you that labor and delivery are rarely as glamorous…