Pregnancy

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The 6 Types of Friends You Have As a First Time Mom

You may be wondering to yourself as a new expecting mom, what type of behavior should I expect from my friends? This phase in life can be very trying and you will need a lot of support. Those friends whom you thought were your closest, may become your least closest and those who were not […]

This Mom Thought She Had Kidney Stones, But She Was Actually 38 Weeks Pregnant

Could it happen to you? Many people are incredulous that a woman could miss all the signs and symptoms that a full term pregnancy generally entails, but yet in some instances it appears that is exactly what happens, even to experienced moms. The media recently detailed the instance of a three-time mom who was told […]

How to Pack Your Handbag for a Flight With a Baby

Travelling becomes one of the biggest challenges moms will face with their babies. A well equipped carry-on is your best defense to any obstacle along the way (such as the inevitable messes or moments of boredom). Making sure you have everything you need to feed, entertain, and care for both you and baby is time […]

Why My Wife and I Decided to Immediately Tell Our Friends and Family She Was Pregnant

Pregnancy is an important time in a person, and a couple’s life. It can be very exciting, and often times couples want to tell their friends and families right away. They do not want to keep the secret, wanting to share their joy with the world. Often times though, a pregnancy does not make it […]

Is it Worth the Wait? Solving The Debate on When to Find Out Baby’s Sex

When I was pregnant with my first child I can remember every ultrasound in great detail. I looked forward to every single one of them and would count the days until the next time I could see my unborn baby, but one in particular was excruciating to wait for. I can remember it well – […]

New Study Claims Tylenol During Pregnancy Is Unsafe, But There’s More to the Story

This article is a brief overview of a mom who discovered a new study of links between acetaminophen taken during pregnancy and hyperactivity in children. The mother feels guilt, grief, and is upset that she had taken that medication throughout her pregnancy. After further research she discovers that the study the doctor released may not […]

How Racism Harms Pregnant Women — and What Can Help | Miriam Zoila Pérez

Racism is something that effects more things than people truly believe. In all reality racism is associated with selfish natures and hypocritical people that don’t take into consideration of information they do not have presently. So why is this such a big thing? Well it’s actually very simple. Racism is effecting peoples every day lives. […]

The Bright Side of Your First Postpartum

One might argue that the easiest part of having a child, is giving birth. We  moms wait 9 long, sometimes miserable months to meet our bundle of joy. When our first child is born, the world is new again, a new chapter has begun. This time with our baby is wonderful but also very challenging. […]

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The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies | Paul Knoepfler

This video takes you on an emotional journey through making the decision of weather or not to support what scientists call “designer babies”. Genetically Modified Designer babies are a scientific breakthrough that is unremarkable. Paul Knoepfler gives his well thought out examples of Genitically Modified Designer Babies that are real tangible people. You will discover […]

13 Surprising Pregnancy Symptoms You Never Expect When You’re Expecting

Some of us have sixth sense and know we are pregnant with in the first few weeks. Others have a harder time. We all know the typical symptoms; being late, breast tenderness, morning sickness, and the list can go on. But what if there were hidden symptoms that you don’t factor in because it is […]