Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could – Robert Frost We found out about my baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis early on at 12 weeks. Early enough for no one else to know …
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Everyone tells you childbirth is going to be difficult and painful, and you don’t know when that moment will come. Perhaps drawing on your mother’s experience or family history, you get an idea of what it could be like. But the whole journey feels entirely out of your control. Welcome to parenthood. Birth Story My …
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What can be more exciting than making a mom-to-be happy and celebrating the upcoming arrival of their baby? Surprising her with a baby shower is a cute, loving gesture to make her feel special. However, thinking of the best baby shower gift ideas can be tricky. It is important to cherish these moments and excitedly …
You may have heard that alternative medicine can be helpful for those who are trying to get pregnant, but did you know that some types of alternative medicine can be surprisingly beneficial during pregnancy, too? Prenatal massage and acupuncture during pregnancy can help address many pregnancy-related discomforts, including fatigue, aches and pains, and even nausea. …
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Approximately 28,000 babies suffer an injury at birth in the United States each year. That is approximately six infants out of every 1,000 deliveries. This article will go over the 10 most common birth injuries, how they are caused, and how infants may be affected. While the majority of births are safe for mothers and …
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are supposed to bring you joy, right? Well, they also bring a slew of discomforts. It’s hard to feel joyful when you’ve got symptoms like swelling, hemorrhoids, and nausea! To make things worse, almost all traditional medicines are off limits. Luckily, there are solutions in the form of pregnancy herbal …
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If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you probably have a lot of questions about prenatal vitamins. Do you really need them or is eating a healthy diet good enough? When should you start taking them? And, how do you pick the right one for you? Every mom-to-be wants what’s best for her baby, …
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If there is any time to start eating healthy, it is during pregnancy. However, making sense of pregnancy nutrition can be very confusing. Not only do you need more of certain nutrients and should avoid certain foods, but you have to do it all while battling morning sickness and food cravings.
Missed your period? If you might be pregnant and weren’t quite expecting it, you may not be thoroughly inclined to run to the drugstore for a test. Whatever the reasons, homemade pregnancy tests are still often frequently searched for over the internet. Pregnancy tests without a kit aren’t exactly sanctioned by doctors, but many suggestions …
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Life can change drastically with each new generation. For instance, we’re no longer settling down in our early twenties to have families. Instead, we’re embarking on great careers or traveling the world before we put roots down. Yet, when it comes to conception and pregnancy, our bodies aren’t catching up with this new way of …
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