pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
Everything You Want to Know About Surrogacy But Are Too Afraid to Ask
Surrogacy is on the rise in the US. And chances are, you’ve heard of at least one or two celebrities using a surrogate to complete their family. You might even know someone personally who became a parent through surrogacy.
By Jenna Sherman4 years ago in Families
The Post-Partum anxiety journey that we need to talk about
(Trigger warning: If you have Postpartum anxiety, or get anxious as a parent, read with caution and at your own risk. This story goes over my experiences and fears that I struggled with my first year as a parent, and how I have coped with them.)
By Leah Harris4 years ago in Families
How to Ask Your Partner for a Paternity Test?
The mere mention of the word ‘paternity test’ can substantially strain relationships. By requesting your partner for a DNA test in order to establish a parentage link, you are likely to introduce a lack of trust, and as a result, your relationship may also suffer.
By Cinu Joseph4 years ago in Families
I Was 18 When I Got Pregnant — I Was Terrified To Tell My Parents
I wore my red shirt, my belly grew, and often I wore my grey Oxford sweater my partner gave me when I was pregnant, one size bigger from being pregnant and wanted to wear it a million times during pregnancy.
By Agnes Laurens4 years ago in Families
10 Things I Learned from Being Pregnant
Pregnancy can be a wild ride. It can be excited. It can be scary, but most of all, it is full of unknowns. Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to relay a few tips that helped me during this new and exhilarating time.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Families
What Food to Avoid During Confinement
After giving birth, a period of confinement allows your body to rest and heal. Asians are very familiar with the concept of confinement. The majority of Asian enclosing beliefs and practices are cultural in nature, with little to no scientific evidence to back them up. The length of confinement varies by culture, with the Chinese being held for 30 days, the Malays for 44 days, and Indians for 40 days.
By Hammad Abid4 years ago in Families
