Tag: health
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Sarah Collins’ Breastfeeding Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Meet Sarah Collins, a talented actress, photographer, and proud mom of two. She opens up about her experience with breastfeeding, the challenges she faced, and the joys that made it all worthwhile. The Stats: Name: Sarah Collins Age: 34 Occupation: Actress and Photographer Children: Two; Mia (3 years) and Jake (1 year)…
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New Research on SIDS and Co-Sleeping Suggests U.S. Guidelines Might Offer the Best Safety
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the medical journal BMJ Open highlights that parents who co-sleep with their infants are five times more likely to experience a SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) incident compared to those who place their babies in cribs. Historically, professionals have sought to update recommendations on co-sleeping to discourage…
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Uh Oh! Today’s Moms Are Getting Less Active Than Their Grandmothers
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever paused to think about how your mom or grandmother filled their days when you were little? Interestingly, the answer reveals a stark contrast to how modern moms spend their time, especially regarding physical activity. A study from the Mayo Clinic looked at how mothers with young kids in 1965…
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Top Questions from Expecting Moms about COVID-19, Answered
Get Pregnant Fast Are you a soon-to-be mom feeling anxious about COVID-19? You’re not alone! As this virus continues to spread, many pregnant women have questions about their health and the well-being of their babies. To help ease your mind, Dr. Sarah Johnson, a renowned OB-GYN, shares insights on the most pressing concerns. Are Pregnant…
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Understanding Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
Get Pregnant Fast If your little one has developed a fever, it just might be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI occurs when bacteria make their way up the urethra to the bladder. While the bladder is usually a sterile environment, bacteria thrive in dark, damp places, leading to infection. Although…
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The Omicron COVID-19 Variant: What We Know So Far
at home insemination kit Hey friends! With every new COVID-19 variant that pops up, it’s easy to feel a little anxious. We all have the same burning questions: Is this one more contagious? Will it make us sicker? And, most importantly, how will our vaccines hold up against it? Historically, we’ve seen variants like alpha…
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Chemicals in Takeout Containers Might Be Impacting His Fertility
Get Pregnant Fast Before your partner hits the order button for takeout, you might want to think twice. Recent research indicates that certain hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as phthalates, commonly found in food packaging and plastics, could be negatively affecting his fertility when it comes to conceiving. A study published in Fertility and Sterility by scientists…
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Birth Control You Can Control at the Click of a Button
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, you’re thinking about starting a family, but your birth control is in the way—especially if you’ve got an IUD that needs to be yanked out. Well, guess what? Soon, turning off your birth control could be as easy as pressing a button! A Massachusetts biotech company named MicroCHIPS, with…
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Why Limiting Kids’ Bathroom Breaks Is Harmful (And Ridiculous)
home insemination kit Let’s talk about something that’s been bothering me: the way schools handle bathroom breaks for kids. It’s absurd and, honestly, harmful to our children. My youngest, Alex, was a late potty trainer. He had accidents until he was 8 and wore pull-ups at night until he turned 10. Despite my efforts to…