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Health Newborns

How To Prepare For Baby’s First Vaccination

Shanice McKenzie/ Pexels My baby’s first vaccination appointment was the source of immense stress in our house. Despite being well aware of the tremendous protection that vaccines offer babies against deadly diseases, the thought of offering my newborn up on a platter while a doctor inflicted pain on her made me sick to my stomach. …

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Celebrity Pregnancy

OITNB Actress Danielle Brooks Expecting First Child

Image Courtesy of Danielle Brooks + Clear Blue Congrats are in order for “Orange Is The New Black” star Danielle Brooks. Tuesday, the 29-year-old actress announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The major revelation was shared on Brooks’ Instagram page by way of a paid sponsorship post for Clear Blue. “So elated …