Pregnancy

Baby names. Morning sickness. Fertility issues. And so much more. We cover important pregnancy topics that provide information for moms and moms-to-be of all stripes. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, a little extra help never hurt anyone. It takes a village, after all.

I'm Terrified of Having a Second C-Section: Advice?

I’m Terrified of Having a Second C-Section: Advice?

/ Advice, Giving Birth, Pregnancy /

A mom writes in asking for advice about having a second C-section. She says she had an emergency C-section during her first delivery, which likely caused some trauma. Now that she is pregnant again, she is planning to have a scheduled C-section, but she is terrified. She says her anxiety is getting out of control, and she would like to hear from other moms who have been through this about their positive experiences in having a second, planned C-section.

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My Job Offers No Maternity Leave, and Short-Term Disability Isn't an Option for Me: Advice?

My Job Offers No Maternity Leave, and Short-Term Disability Isn’t an Option for Me: Advice?

/ Advice, Pregnancy /

A mom-to-be writes in asking for advice about maternity leave. She says she and her boyfriend are expecting their first child in December. Her job does not offer paid maternity leave. She looked into adding short-term disability into her benefits package at work, but due to the circumstances, her pregnancy is considered a “pre-existing condition” and would not be covered. Looking into private insurance has not yielded any good options either. What can this mom-to-be do?

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