Steak is a popular dish enjoyed by many, and it is no surprise that expectant mothers may crave it during their pregnancy. Today, we are going to tackle a question that many expecting mothers find themselves asking: “Can you eat medium-rare steak while pregnant?” It is a fair question. After all, who doesn’t love a …
In November 2020, I unexpectedly found out that I was pregnant. This came as a total shock because my husband I were not trying to have a baby just yet. I surprised him with the news when he returned from work that day. To our sorrow, this was a chemical pregnancy that failed shortly after …
Pregnancy can be both an exciting time and a time full of uncertainty. As an expectant mother, you want what is best for your baby. One of the most important things you can do is to make sure your baby is loved, supported, and taken care of. One thing that can help in some cases …
We started trying to grow our family in June of 2021. In the two and a half years since then, we have experienced a second trimester pregnancy loss followed by 15 failed cycles, 5 failed medicated cycles, 3 failed IUIs, and a devastating infertility diagnosis of severely diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). After countless heart to …
In November of 2021, I found out that I was having our first baby and was ecstatic. It was everything we hoped and planned for. We were patiently waiting to start trying since we got married in 2016. The time was right and everything seemed perfect. We found out she was a girl and we …
Dandelion is a common herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicines, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic practices. You may have used dandelion as a tea or in salads, but did you know that it has potent medicinal properties? This post will take a closer look at the relationship between dandelions and pregnancy. …
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One of the most exciting parts about going through pregnancy is getting the chance to see your baby on an ultrasound! Pregnant women usually get anywhere from one to three ultrasounds during their 9 months, unless they are high risk. If you are around the halfway point of your pregnancy journey, you are probably …
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My name is Erin and in early 2022 my husband and I were fortunate to quickly become pregnant with our first child. Our pregnancy was uneventful for 35 weeks: we were followed by midwives and were able to kayak, hike, trailrun and otherwise recreate outdoors however we wanted. While we were cautious to get excited in …
My name is Amberly, and my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in July of 2023. We met in my husband (Dale)’s hometown in Wisconsin doing youth ministry together. We were both in college at the time, but dated long distance- I was in school in Chattanooga, TN and Dale was finishing his …
You may have heard of cysts before, but unless you have been diagnosed with one, you may not know what they are. In women, cysts are commonly found in the ovaries and are fluid-filled sacs that can vary in size. In this article, we are going to explore a question that often worries expecting mothers …
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