Premature babies are any babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. If the baby is born at or before 25 weeks, they are considered extremely preterm. This was the case for baby Sofia, who, born at 22 weeks and four days of pregnancy, is Scotland’s youngest surviving premature baby. (1) Baby Sofia Born At 22 […]
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Selecting a name for a newborn is a decision laden with cultural significance, familial traditions, and an inherent desire for beauty. Recent research, conducted in collaboration between British baby brand My 1st Years and Dr. Bodo Winter, an Associate Professor of Cognitive Linguistics at the University of Birmingham, delves into the science of sound symbolism […]
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One thing a person cannot reasonably foresee, no matter how much consideration and planning goes into their wedding day, is the possibility of being left at the altar. A few weeks or even months beforehand, some brides and grooms have a case of cold feet and decide to call off the wedding before their guests […]
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A young mother shared a heartbreaking story regarding the death of her 2-day-old baby. Her seemingly healthy baby was born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. The condition occurs when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen and can happen during pregnancy or labor and delivery. Beginning with a trigger warning, she tells her story. Unsuspecting RN Eventually […]
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A honeymoon became a nightmare when Justin forgot who his pregnant wife, Emma, was due to an aggressive brain tumor.1 The incident marked the beginning of a devastating journey for Emma and Justin, which ultimately ended in tragedy less than a year later. Despite the immense sorrow, Emma is now determined to establish a support […]
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When you shower, do you use soap all over your body, or only for the important bits? How about for your kids? Do they take a bath with soap every single day? Well, the Kunis-Kutcher family has a different approach when it comes to bathing kids and themselves, too. They say they only soap up […]
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Every soon-to-be parent wants the same thing: to have a happy, healthy baby. News that your child is to be born with any type of physical or mental disability is difficult to hear. The tests, surgeries, and medical challenges that you and your child face are one thing, perhaps the more challenging are the emotional […]
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Despite the advancements we’ve made with women’s rights, there is still plenty of stigma surrounding breastfeeding. This woman had to make the tough decision to emergency breastfeed her best friend’s baby, and now her friend won’t speak to her. The question now remains: Is it okay for a woman to breastfeed another woman’s child? (1) […]
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We all know Oprah Winfrey as the wildly successful and famous talk show host. Oprah’s life wasn’t always quite so grand, however. What many don’t know is that the self-made billionaire had a baby at just 14 years old. This is how she rose from an abusive and difficult upbringing to the star she is […]
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One-month-old Ben passed away in the night due to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). His mother, Amanda Saucedo, had taken him out of his co-sleeper to change his diaper and breastfeed him. But soon after he latched on, she fell asleep. Her alarm clock woke her at 8 a.m. but Ben didn’t wake up. […]
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Baby Owen Khoo faced numerous challenges in his short life. Born, prematurely, at just 29 weeks, he came out with a fighting spirit. Sadly, despite overcoming his first year, he was found unconscious in his crib, and later died due to complications from meningococcal disease. As a result, his two adoring dads have issued a […]
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In a world full of people who only look out for themselves, famous soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has his eyes set on another very important person, his mom. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Tough Upbringing The famous soccer player from Portugal explained that he still lives with his mother. Essentially, he wants to be able to help take […]
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