Pregnancy brings with it a heightened sense of caution as expectant mothers take a closer look at the beauty products they use in order to keep their growing baby safe. Nail polish and nail paints may seem like an insignificant detail. It is worth noting that not all nail polishes are created equal. In this
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Jemma and Mark’s story When we found out we were pregnant again we were completely shocked but after the passing of my mother in February 2021 we felt it was a gift from her to help heal our hearts. We were so excited as this was our 3rd child we have two beautiful boys already
“Light in the Darkness”by Gina R. Briggs Originally performed at Tallahassee’s A Walk to Remember, Oct. 2021Edited for Journey for Jasmine, Sept. 2023 August 12, 2021 was the worst day. That was the day we lost our baby, Poppy, and heaven never felt so far away. Once I knew what was happening to my body,
Everyone looks at me and just assumes that having children was easy for me. Oh how wrong they are! I’ve been pregnant 9 times but only had 4 successful pregnancies, one with identical twins. It all started in 2016 when I had my first miscarriage. Then in 2017 I had an ectopic pregnancy which was
If you are on the journey of pregnancy, or planning to embark on it soon, you have probably been bombarded with a myriad of advice on what to eat, what to avoid, and most importantly, what supplements to take. You have likely heard about the importance of iron during your pregnancy. It is one of
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For me, my very first pregnancy was a complete surprise! My husband but then fiance at the time were less than a month out from our wedding and those two little pink lines showed up on a beautiful Sunday morning in May. To say that we were in complete shock at the time is an
As an expecting mother, there is a whole lot to consider in terms of nutrition. Hydration plays a key role in your own health and in creating a healthy baby. You may think that plain water is the only way to get your proper fluid intake, but do not worry, we are not talking only
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Our story is a bit of a long one, with recurrent pregnancy loss and complications. I’ve summarised it as best as I can but want to add whilst there is loss and trauma, there was (and is) so much support and love from our family and friends. Maxx and I knew we always wanted children
Miscarriage is a deeply personal and often unspoken experience, leaving many with a lingering sense of loss and longing. Many families do not realize how common miscarriage is until they go through it themselves. It is estimated in the US that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a loss. Some people find solace in expressing
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1. Describe the process of getting pregnant. Was it easy for you? Was it hard? Did you have to go through fertility treatment? My husband and I were not trying to get pregnant but were not preventing it. I had just settled into the thought that we likely wouldn’t have another baby since nothing had