Facing the Glucose Screening for the Second time: My Initial Encounter As I walked in my OB’s office I was preparing myself for a 1-hour blood draw wait. The 28-week glucose screening for gestational diabetes was not something new to me. This was my second time around drinking glucola, and since this was my second […]
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Common Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy is a significant period in a woman’s life, marked by profound physiological changes. However, this transformative experience may also bring about various pregnancy complications that can impact maternal health and fetal development. It is crucial for expectant mothers to familiarize themselves with these common complications to ensure early detection and management.
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My First Birth Story My first birth was a mix of what I expected and did not expect. I wanted to have an unmedicated birth, spoiler alert: that didn’t happen. My first birth was a different experience entirely from my second birth story (stay tunned!). If you are expecting and are reading this, and you
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The Confusion of Weeks and Months in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a complex process measured traditionally in weeks, leading to confusion when relating this metric to months. Typically, pregnancy is counted from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP), with the standard duration being approximately 40 weeks. This duration is commonly interpreted as nine
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The Language of Cries: Common Triggers of Infant Crying Understanding an infant’s cries is a vital skill for new parents, as it serves as the primary means of communication during the initial months of life. Newborns cry for various reasons, and each cry often has a specific meaning that parents should learn to interpret. One
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You and your partner have decided you are ready to have a baby? What now? It you ever took Family Life (or Sex Education) in school, they really did not touch on the topic of.. so now you want to have a baby, and what are your options? Conception is a complex process that marks the beginning of pregnancy and involves several key stages…
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Introduction The first trimester of pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming for new moms. During this time, your body undergoes numerous changes while you prepare for a new chapter in your life. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve compiled ten essential tips for first-time moms to survive and thrive during their first trimester.
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