The United States as a whole has the worst maternal mortality rate of any first world country, but as far as Black women are …
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When some people think of fertility, they may assume that it is a fixed entity. That you’re either naturally fertile or you’re not. This …
When my son was born, and placed in my arms, I was mesmerized. He was nine pounds, with a full head of hair, and …
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Before your baby arrives, there is a long checklist of things that need to be done. In addition to packing that hospital bag, here …
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Hello pregnancy and hello teenage acne! Within three weeks of finding out I was pregnant, I had a major pregnancy acne. Before being pregnant …
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With how much stuff I brought to the hospital when I had my first child, I am still surprised at how much I wished …
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Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery. In addition to picking out …
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Once labor and delivery (congrats new mom!) is over, you will be holding in your arms the precious little stranger who will be yours …
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10 weeks pregnant update: My next appointment is next week so I geared up for that by researching the testing options I have. My …
Whether you are planning a hospital birth or a home birth, an epidural or no epidural, labor can be long and exhausting. It is …
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