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Vogue
an hour ago
- Health
- Vogue
Did I Only Survive Childbirth Because I Live in California?
The mood in the operating room had soured. What had, just moments before, been the peaceful hum of Frank Ocean's cover of 'Moon River' flowing from my birth playlist and friendly chatting among medical staff was now a foreboding quiet. My husband had left my side, but from the corner of the room, I heard my newborn baby gurgle and grunt at being confronted with the new reality of life, and felt a wave of relief. That moment was all too short. 'Are you sure you've never had a procedure done on your uterus before?' My OBGYN at Cedars-Sinai, who had been by my side through the ups and downs of pregnancy, sounded uncharacteristically tense. I assured her between deep breaths and medication-induced gags that I had not. Prior to this, I had never experienced a pregnancy, nor a miscarriage. Before this cesarean section operation to deliver my baby, I had never had any kind of surgery at all. Eventually, my son was brought to my side and we met for the first time. But he was soon whisked away again as I was told that the doctors had to work on me a bit longer. What I did not know at the time was that they had discovered on the operating table that I had placenta accreta, a condition where instead of detaching after birth, the placenta embeds and grows into the surrounding organs of the pregnant person's body. The placenta connecting me to the child I'd just given birth to had spread into my uterus, something I would later learn my doctors had to turn my uterus inside out to address. One in 14 pregnant people in the U.S. with accreta die, usually from hemorrhaging too much blood—as I nearly had—and its incidence has increased sharply over the decades, from 1 in 30,000 pregnancies in the 1960s to 1 in 533 pregnancies in the 2000s. (Prior cesarean delivery is a risk factor, so as c-section operations have become more common, so has the condition.) Typically, its threat can be managed by identifying the accreta during pregnancy via ultrasound, but mine was not detected in advance, making the discovery of my condition during surgery even riskier. Add to that the stunning fact that the overall maternal death rate of Black and Indigenous pregnant people who are 30 or older is about 4 to 5 times higher than it is for white people who are pregnant. At 36, and as a person of Indigenous heritage, the likelihood of becoming another harrowing statistic was all too real to me. Now, I wonder if the fact that I live in California might just have saved my life.
UAE Moments
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Today's Moon Mood: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Today's Moon is cozying up in Cancer, wrapping us in a blanket of comfort, nostalgia, and those deep feels . It's giving: stay home, call your mom, rewatch your comfort shows, and maybe journal your heart out. Expect a lot of 'aww' moments and maybe a few teary-eyed memories too — but in the softest, sweetest way. ✨ Cosmic Energy Cancer energy reminds us that it's okay to be tender. It's okay to prioritize emotional safety over everything else. Trust your intuition today — it's screaming truths you might have been too busy to hear. Also, be kind to yourself if you feel a little extra sensitive; you're just in sync with the Moon's gentle pull. 🛋️ What to Do Tonight Homebody heaven: Make your space extra cozy. Think: candles, cozy socks, your favorite mug. Feel your feels: Listen to a playlist that matches your mood and allow yourself to really feel it. Connect: Reach out to someone who feels like home. 🎧 Today's Moon Mood Playlist: "Home" – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Moon River" – Frank Ocean "Sweet Disposition" – The Temper Trap "Vienna" – Billy Joel "Golden Hour" – JVKE 🌟 P.S. New here? Our daily Moon Mood articles help you vibe with the Moon's energy. Whether it's a bold Leo day or a chill Pisces evening, we've got your cosmic forecast covered — so you can flow, not force. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! This article was previously published on omanmoments. To see the original article, click here
UAE Moments
7 days ago
- General
- UAE Moments
Daily Affirmation for July 24, 2025 to Kickstart Your Vibe
💫 Vibe Check: Feeling like life's on a loop and you're not getting anywhere fast? Same. But today's mood is a gentle nudge to stop measuring your worth by how 'productive' you've been. Growth isn't always loud. Sometimes it's in the rest. The pause. The quiet changes no one sees but you. 🧘♀️ Why This Works: We live in a world that glorifies the hustle — but real growth takes time. This affirmation reminds you that progress doesn't need to be flashy to be valid. Every small step, every soft boundary, every mindful breath counts. You're evolving. Trust that. 🌿 Your Mini Mission: Reconnect with your inner rhythm. Try this: – Write a note to your past self, thanking them for getting you here. – Do one thing slowly today — walking, eating, even scrolling. Feel the difference. – Say this out loud when impatience hits: 'I am blooming at my own speed.' 🎧 Gentle Growth Playlist: For days when you're growing through what you're going through: 'Slow Dancing in a Burning Room' – John Mayer 'Almost (Sweet Music)' – Hozier 'In My Room' – Frank Ocean 'Line Without a Hook' – Ricky Montgomery 'Work Song' – Hozier 🔮 Bonus Energy Tip: Repot a plant. Seriously. It's a small act with big symbolism — giving roots more space to grow. And maybe, just maybe, it's time to do the same for yourself.
Black America Web
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Apple Music Celebrates 10 Years by Revealing Most Streamed Songs Ever
Source: SOPA Images / Getty In the ever-evolving world of music consumption, few platforms have shaped the sound of the last decade quite like Apple Music. Launched on June 30, 2015, Apple Music emerged as a direct response to the streaming revolution led by Spotify and Tidal, bringing Apple's signature sleek design and ecosystem integration to the table. Built upon the foundation of iTunes, which had already disrupted the music industry in the early 2000s by digitizing music purchases, Apple Music marked a bold new era: one where access—not ownership—would define music culture. When it first launched, Apple Music offered more than just streaming. It introduced Beats 1 Radio (now known as Apple Music 1), curated playlists from top artists and tastemakers, and exclusive album rollouts that sent shockwaves through the industry. Drake's Views , Frank Ocean's Blonde , and Taylor Swift's 1989 all became part of Apple Music's legacy of exclusivity and influence. Over the years, it expanded its offerings to include lossless audio, spatial sound, and robust editorial content—all reinforcing its position not just as a tech product, but as a cultural touchpoint. Now, in celebration of its 10th anniversary, Apple Music has released a list of the most streamed songs in the platform's history—a time capsule of global listening habits, shifting trends, and cultural moments that defined a generation. These songs aren't just popular tracks—they're reflections of a world connected through sound. Some defined summer dance floors, others soundtracked heartbreaks, TikTok challenges, or global celebrations. Collectively, they show just how much the music industry has transformed—and how much listeners have helped shape that transformation. The list captures a wide range of genres, from pop anthems and hip-hop hits to unexpected viral successes. It's a reminder of how streaming flattened the barriers between underground and mainstream, old and new, niche and chart-topping. No matter when or where you pressed play, your streams helped shape this list. Apple Music Celebrates 10 Years by Revealing Most Streamed Songs Ever was originally published on
UAE Moments
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Daily Affirmation for July 6, 2025 to Kickstart Your Vibe
✨ Today's Affirmation: 'I don't chase. I attract. What belongs to me flows easily.' 💫 Vibe Check: Feeling like you're doing all the things but nothing's clicking? You're not lazy — you're just tired of forcing what doesn't fit. Hustling nonstop can sometimes pull you further from alignment. Today's vibe is about calling your power back. You don't have to run after what's meant for you — you just have to clear space for it to arrive. 🧘♀️ Why This Works: This affirmation flips the script from hustle mode to magnet mode. Instead of pushing, it reminds your nervous system to relax and trust your own pull. You become a magnet for what you're aligned with — not what you chase in desperation. Calm is your superpower today. 🌿 Your Mini Mission: Here's how to step into magnet energy today: – Say no to one thing that drains you. – Set a timer for 10 minutes and just do nothing. Yep, stillness. – Write down: 'Here's what I'm calling in,' then list 3 things — no limits, no logic. Just vibes. 🎧 Attraction Mode Playlist: Press play and let the energy flow to you: – 'Telepatía' – Kali Uchis – 'Dreams' – Fleetwood Mac – 'Lotus Flower' – Radiohead – 'All Mine' – Brent Faiyaz – 'Pink + White' – Frank Ocean 🔮 Bonus Energy Tip: Keep rose quartz on you. This stone is all about love, attraction, and self-worth. Hold it and repeat: 'What's meant for me knows the way. I don't chase, I receive.'
