Movies and series usually show certain aspects of everyday life in a rosy light, which can modify our perception of reality. So when something like that happens in real life, it has absolutely nothing to do with what we see on screen. A clear example is how the film and television industry represents pregnancy and childbirth. They are made to look like either the simplest thing or so terrifying that the very idea makes our skin crawl.
Mood and hormonal swings, stress, and dozens of unexpected body changes — this is what pregnancy and childbirth bring to a woman’s life. It is believed that fathers remain unaffected, because they don’t carry babies, and they don’t give birth. Recent studies showed, however, that men also experience hormonal, neurological, and behavioral changes when they welcome their newborn kids into their lives.
Childbirth can be one of the toughest yet happiest moments in your life, but it’s not always remembered that way. Just like this woman who shared on Reddit the story about her rough and painful delivery, during which her boyfriend accused her of something totally unexpected. Feeling overwhelmed, she decided to seek advice online for some support.
People tend to judge women who become moms later in life. But recent studies have shown that women who give birth in their 40s are more likely to live to 100. Turns out, there’s a clear link between taking your time to become a parent and longevity, and medical experts are breaking down the details.
A woman, named Sarah, penned a heartfelt letter to our editorial. Sarah is torn by the sense of guilt that she’s feeling towards her stepmom, because the woman feels that she’s mistreated the person, who raised her like her own daughter. But at the same time, Sarah feels she had no other choice, because her biological mom showed up during the most significant event in her life. The woman gave us the details of this intricate family story, leaving it to our readers whether to judge her or to support her with a piece of good advice.
Revenge can manifest in various shapes and forms, but one of the cruelest is when it impacts our children. Emma and Theo both felt immensely guilty because of their affair, especially since Theo’s wife Julie was Emma’s best friend. Theo left her for Emma once she got pregnant, but they had no idea that their reality was about to get crushed in the most horrific way imaginable.
The signs of pregnancy are the thing that probably every woman knows about. Dimitty Bonnett isn’t an exception, as she already had 2 kids, and went through pregnancy and childbirth twice. But the mom of two actually had no idea she was pregnant and was even surprised after giving birth to her third baby, all alone in the shower. And this is her story, that has become shocking to many people.
In an incredible turn of events, a guy who had gone on three amazing dates with a girl suddenly found himself in the delivery room instead of going on their fourth date. It wasn’t exactly what they had planned, but love can bloom in the most unexpected places and in the most surprising ways, even during childbirth.
As an expectant mother, you’re constantly warned about the risks that come with childbirth. But until it happens to you, the fear never really hits home. This happened to Krystina Pacheco, a Texas native who underwent a C-section to welcome her daughter Amelia. Little did she know, her recovery would not be as easy as she thought.
Having a child present during birth is not a choice that all parents would make, but for Duff, there was a compelling reason behind it. In a recent interview, she opened up about why she wanted her son to witness the miracle of childbirth firsthand. Read on to see the jaw-dropping reason behind her decision.
The Aztec civilization was one of the largest and most powerful in the Americas. Far from being a small ethnic group, they built a great empire full of magnificent monuments, which was efficiently administered through a complex system of government with a structure very similar to that of many countries today. Undoubtedly, the Mexica (another name for the Aztecs) were far ahead of their time in some fields, even more so than the Europeans of that time.
As any mother will testify, giving birth can be an experience where you can expect anything but calm. However, on some occasions, laughter can also be the reason why this moment becomes memorable.
Pregnancy, by all means, isn’t easy, and growing an entire human inside your body is incredibly hard work. But as we read the happy news shared by celebrities, we rarely see the less-than-glamorous side of expecting a baby from them. Luckily, over the years, celebrity moms have also started to talk about some pretty challenging parts of pregnancy and childbirth to help women all over the world feel that they’re not alone.
Childbirth is one of the most exciting events in our lives, but it also often comes with a mix of contrasting feelings that some women don’t expect. It can be so powerful and overwhelming that it can’t and shouldn’t be ignored. All of these celebrities have decided to speak about the less appealing side of having a child and the ways they managed to overcome it.
Child-free as a lifestyle became known in 2014 and has been gaining popularity since then. But people that don’t want to have children are still treated as individualists that are avoiding responsibility.
Karla Tenório is an actress, writer, and mother to her 10-year-old daughter, Flor. Even though Karla wished to be a mother, she never thought that this decision would turn out to be one of the things she regrets the most.
Pregnancy and childbirth bring about a lot of physical and psychological changes in the new mother’s body, but it turns out that men can experience a wide spectrum of bodily and mental changes when becoming dads too. A hormonal and emotional roller coaster, a strong affection for the new baby, anxiety, and depression, and even pregnancy symptoms — it may sound unbelievable, but this is what many men go through when their kids are born.
A family gathering, a prom, a honeymoon, and even childbirth — our photo albums hold countless truly precious moments that make us feel nostalgic. And to make this nostalgia even stronger and bring those sweet moments back to life, some of us try recreating those good old pics, and the results can be beyond amazing.
We actually experience pain during childbirth because of how our bodies changed through evolution. In fact, it took about 6 million years for humans to get where we are today, yet the changes we went through didn’t make us perfect, and our bodies have a few design flaws that you might not be aware of.
Even though some men would happily welcome their child and help their partner during delivery, there are some of them who don’t want to be present during childbirth. This raises many questions about the advantages and disadvantages of having them there. That is why it is important to learn more about the things that can happen in both cases.
We’re used to thinking that Turkey is a resort country with stunning scenery, a warm sea, and an affordable “all-inclusive” stay. But we tend to forget that the lives of the people who live in this country where east meets west are totally different from the rest of the world.
For many patients, one of the scariest medical specialists is a gynecologist. Many women are scared to see this specialist, even if they have problems. And in the US, the number of men working as gynecologists is decreasing very fast because female patients feel uncomfortable seeing a man.
A woman’s life changes drastically after childbirth because she has to bear responsibility both for herself and her baby. Big changes occur in a young mother’s body — scientists claim that she becomes a chimera since the cells of a newborn baby can stay with her for the rest of her life.
As a representative of an aristocratic family, Diana Spencer was perfect at being a princess. She managed to quickly overshadow other members of the royal family with her actions and behavior. Thanks to her, the image of a princess stopped being perceived as something haughty and unearthly. She has shown people that she is not a star from another galaxy, but an ordinary person just like us.
We’ve gotten used to the idea that celebrities look impeccable all the time. Judging by their photos on the internet, their looks never get affected by sleepless nights, sickness, or childbirth. Due to this perfect image, many not-famous moms feel ashamed of the imperfect body which they sometimes end up with after giving a birth.
In a study conducted on middle-aged couples, it's shown that they are heavily influenced by each other either for better or for worse. One's strong determination and fitness goals play a strong role in motivating the other. When one person is choosing to eat healthy, the other automatically falls into a similar routine.
