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How the Momcozy BirthEase Maternity Ball Set Has Been Crucial in Preparing for My Second Birth

Yuliana Delgado — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:52:46 +0000

I am just a few weeks away from giving birth to my second child, a boy. We are beyond excited — our firstborn, Marco, who is now 21 months, will be a big brother. With the anticipation, of course, comes all sorts of stress. But I’m not a newbie anymore, this is not my first baby, […]

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Ohio Company Liable for $22.5 Million After Employee’s Baby Died When She Wasn’t Allowed To Work From Home

Ashley Connell — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:14:49 +0000

TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about infant loss, which may be triggering to some.Even though there are so many joys to pregnancy, due to the utter excitement that often comes along with finally meeting your baby, there are also a lot of stress factors. Tragically, when those stressors become too much and the proper […]

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8 Unusual Early Pregnancy Symptoms Many Women Don’t Realize Are Signs

Naomi Naughton — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:34:19 +0000

As women, we’re all familiar with the stereotypical early pregnancy symptoms, i.e., nausea, chocolate cravings, and morning sickness. But not everyone is aware of some of the unexpected signs you’re pregnant that pop up during the early stages. Here are some of the most unusual, lesser-known pregnancy symptoms to keep an eye out for.

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26 Patients Suing Fertility Doctor Who Practiced With Suspended License Over ‘Kidnapped’ Embryos

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:01:13 +0000

Over two dozen people in Southern California are coming together to sue a prominent fertility doctor after a terrible experience with Acacio Fertility Center. Dr. Brian David Acacio operated a fertility clinic in both Laguna Niguel and Bakersfield, and his patients are saying he moved their embryos without their consent. Not just that, but he’s […]

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Women Admit the Most ‘Ridiculous’ Things They Did During Pregnancy

Ileana Paules-Bronet — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:54 +0000

Pregnancy is a wild experience; as your body is creating new life, your hormones are going absolutely crazy. The physical changes are one thing, but the emotional symptoms are something else entirely. For many pregnant people, this leads to more crying, more anger, and other emotional outbursts. Of course, these hormonal shifts can also lead […]

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White Mom Gives Birth to Brown Baby — Now She & Her Husband Are Demanding Answers From Fertility Clinic

Colleen Thomas — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:17:11 +0000

Any family who has dealt with infertility will attest it can be a heartbreaking journey. Sometimes, it can take years to conceive, and many seek expensive fertility treatments to help. Even then, it doesn’t happen for everyone. For those lucky families, seeing their baby’s face for the first time truly feels like a miracle. Tiffany […]

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Mom Realizes She’s ‘Stronger’ Than She Thought After Giving Birth in Carl’s Jr. Parking Lot

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:55:00 +0000

Every time I hear a story about a mom who gave birth in a place not designated for delivering a baby, my first thought is “Better her than me.” But then I think about the fact that she was able to have a baby without any of the things that make birth safe and less […]

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Labor & Delivery Nurse Shares the Best Way for New Moms To Actually Get Some Sleep in the Hospital

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:24:00 +0000

Everyone talks about how tired you’ll be after you bring your brand-new baby home from the hospital. And yes, those first few days (and weeks, and months) are exhausting. But there’s another time in those early days of new parenthood that are also really tiring: your time in the hospital. Think about it. You have […]

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Baby ‘Can’t Wait To Experience First Ride’: Woman Gives Birth in Self-Driving Car on the Way to Hospital

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:28:47 +0000

I’ll admit that when I hear stories about babies who were born in a parking lot or in the car on the way to the hospital, I feel a kinship to them as someone who was almost born in the car myself. Although these stories never cease to bring a smile to my face, the […]

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16-Year-Old Tells Family She Found a Baby on the Porch Then Breaks Down & Admits It’s Hers

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:22:21 +0000

A family in Detroit is counting their blessings after the birth of a new addition. On Thanksgiving night, 16-year-old Peyton Peoples told her family she found a baby on the porch. Of course, the family was shocked to hear such a thing happened, especially because it came out of nowhere. But they were prepared to […]

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