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The Pitfalls Of Teaching Our Daughters To Be “Nice”
In one short, 12-day span, The New York Times published two articles that serves as feminist bookends, of a sort, regarding the pitfalls facing women when we try to be too darn nice.
Peer Pressure & Teenage Pregnancy
Teenager peer pressure is real. Many teens engage in unhealthy activities just so that their peers will notice them or so that they may fit in. Peer pressure to engage in sexual activity is so common, a variety of terms refer to the behavior, such as “hooking up,” “booty calls” or referring to someone as “a friend with benefits.”
Prenatal Development in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
The stages of pregnancy fall into three segments of about three months each. These segments, known as trimesters, contain important milestones for prenatal development. While every moment of a pregnancy matters, the first trimester may be the most important time. Learning how a baby develops during these early weeks can help parents-to-be understand the miracle developing inside the mother.
Can I Get Health Insurance If I Am Already Pregnant?
No doubt about it, having insurance can ease some of the burdens of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, delivering a baby costs more than $6,000. Prenatal (before birth) care, including doctor visits and tests, adds to the expense. Not only does health insurance cover most costs, it can help women obtain needed care and services. Even if you’re already pregnant, you may still be able to obtain health insurance, depending on your circumstances.