Tag: maternity care
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Blurry Vision During Pregnancy: Understanding the Causes and Implications
Pregnancy Overview Get Pregnant Fast Throughout pregnancy, it’s common for expectant mothers to experience a variety of physical changes, including alterations in vision. If you find yourself struggling to see as clearly as you did before becoming pregnant, you might have questions about the implications of blurry vision. Fortunately, while vision changes can be concerning,…
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Doctors Who Restrict Eating and Drinking During Labor May Need to Reconsider
Get Pregnant Fast It turns out that the age-old practice of forbidding women from eating and drinking during labor might not be necessary after all. A recent study published in The Cochrane Library suggests that women should be free to consume food and fluids while awaiting the arrival of their little ones. According to study…
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Laughing Gas is Making a Comeback in Delivery Rooms
Get Pregnant Fast Are you hesitant about getting an epidural or feeling anxious about going through labor naturally? Well, there’s a new trend that might just be the perfect middle ground: laughing gas! It might sound more at home in a dental clinic than in a maternity ward, but nitrous oxide is making its way…
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3 Essential Steps Every Expecting Mom Should Take Before Baby Arrives
Get Pregnant Fast Even for those who aren’t first-time mothers, navigating the typical hospital birth experience can be daunting. It’s common to feel uncertain about necessary procedures, choices available, and what’s best for you and your baby. The birthing process is fast-paced and filled with emotions, making it crucial for every woman to be well-informed…
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Katherine Morgan – Moms: Movers + Makers Honoree
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Should Dads Contribute to Moms’ Maternity Care?
Get Pregnant Fast You might be surprised to learn that, thanks to recent changes in healthcare regulations, men are facing higher insurance premiums compared to women—often for services they may never use. This shift is largely due to the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits insurers from charging women more for coverage and mandates maternity care…
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Did You Know? Health Insurance Now Covers Breast Pumps!
Get Pregnant Fast The Act is all about expanding access to preventive care, which means it helps pregnant women and new moms afford lactation support, counseling, and breastfeeding equipment. To snag those supplies covered by your insurance, just make sure you’re purchasing them through providers that your insurer recognizes as in-network. For instance, our friends…