Reasons to Breastfeed From Only One Side There are some situations when you might want to (or have to) feed your baby from only one side per feeding. You have an overabundant breast milk supply. If you have too much breast milk, breastfeeding on one side at each feeding (or even the same side for a few feedings in a row) can help slow down the production of breast milk in the opposite side....
Does Anything Predict the Need for a C-Section? The truth is no, no matter what anyone tries to tell you at a baby shower or in the doctor’s office waiting room, your shoe size does not predict the need for cesarean section. The folklore goes something likes this: supposedly the size of a shoe would tell a doctor or midwife how large the pelvic opening was or the size of a woman’s pelvis in general....
How to Use Cabbage Leaves on Breasts Researchers have found the cabbage leaf has properties that can reduce pain and swelling.Here’s what you need to know about how it works and the steps to follow to use cabbage leaves on your breasts. Step-by-Step Guide Cold cabbage leaves are soothing. Here’s how to use cabbage leaves to relieve pain when your breasts are sore from engorgement. Tips for Using Cabbage Leaves If you are still breastfeeding or pumping for your child, and just want to use cabbage leaves to help decrease breast swelling and relieve breast engorgement, be careful not to overdo it....
Some risk factors are unavoidable. You can’t change the year you were born or whether you have had miscarriages in the past. You can, however, look at avoidable risk factors, such as alcohol intake, in order to reduce your risk. Odds Ratios of Miscarriage Risk For some risk factors, researchers do not have a flat estimate of the percentage of normal pregnancies that will miscarry. Instead, they have calculated odds ratios to indicate the increased risk compared to women without the risk factor....
Although abstaining from alcohol is always the safest option, it’s generally fine to drink a limited amount of wine while breastfeeding. Alcohol does pass into breastmilk so it is best to keep an eye on how much you drink as well as when you drink. “Just like many substances, alcohol does pass to your breastmilk, but staying under the recommended limit is not likely to have any short-term or long-term effects for you or your baby,” explains Rebecca Ellison, MS, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC, owner of The Baby Nutritionist, LLC....
Rather than just tell you that Botox is a pregnancy no-no and move on, we’ve tapped a couple of pros to explain why this is so, for how long, and what you can use in the meantime to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Keep reading to learn all about Botox and pregnancy, as well as how you can keep your skin looking fresh and youthful until your baby arrives....
Before becoming pregnant, cough drops might have been your go-to cough suppressant. However, as with any medication now that you are pregnant, it’s a good idea to make sure that they are safe for you and your baby before taking them. The good news is that experts widely consider cough drops safe to take during pregnancy. However, there isn’t any concrete evidence to support this. With that in mind, there are a few considerations to take into account before reaching for those cherry-flavored throat soothers....
Babies are born with six fontanelles that will slowly close over the first year or so. The largest one, located between the forehead and the crown of the head, is called the anterior fontanelle. This fontanelle can be an important health indicator–a sunken fontanelle indicates dehydration and requires emergency medical attention. Learn more about the soft spots on your baby’s head, how to care for them, and when to be concerned....
Spotting, or light brown vaginal bleeding, can occur in both viable and nonviable pregnancies. It’s easy to panic and fear the worst when you discover that you are spotting, especially in the first trimester, but try to stay calm. Miscarriage is only one possible cause of spotting. The following factors can also cause light bleeding or spotting in pregnancy: Recent sexual intercourse Recent pelvic exam Recent transvaginal ultrasound Cervical ectopy Implantation bleeding Cervical infection (cervicitis) Placenta issues, such as placenta previa Miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy...
Since 1985, an ideal c-section rate has been shown to be between 10-15%. That’s because as rates approach 10% maternal and perinatal outcomes tend to improve. But when the rate is greater than 10%, there is no evidence to suggest surgical births provide better outcomes. There are benefits and risks to both vaginal birth and cesarean section. Vaginal birth is statistically less risky than a c-section. In certain situations, though, such as placenta previa, placenta accreta, and fetal distress, a c-section can be life-saving....
Ready, Set, Go With a Race Use chalk to draw the start and finish lines of a race. Then come up with different ways to get to the end: running, marching, galloping, using a bike or scooter, jump-roping, and so on. Or play any relay race that’s safe for a concrete or asphalt (read: chalkable) surface. You can also use chalk to set boundaries for young kids playing with ride-on toys: Stop here!...
Luckily, clinical trials of the vaccine show no serious side effects in young children eligible for the vaccine. That said, minimal effects in kids and teens are possible. Rest, simple pain-relieving medications, and a bit of sympathy can typically help children bounce back quickly. And side effects, which typically include arm soreness at the injection site, tiredness, and/or an achy feeling, rarely last more than a day or two. Here, we share the common side effects reported in kids, what you can expect, and how to help your kids through the worst of it....
What Do Tutors Do? Tutors work with your child one-to-one. Tutoring sessions are typically half an hour to an hour long, once or twice a week. However, tutoring frequency can vary depending on your child’s needs. Since a tutor is the only one teaching your child during a session, rather than working with a large class or a small group, they can put all of their attention on helping your child....
Parental deployment can stir up a variety of emotions in children, ranging from fear and anxiety to anger and sadness. And it can lead to a variety of academic and behavioral challenges for children. So it’s important for parents, caregivers, and other adults to recognize how military deployments affect children. Today’s Deployments Since the Vietnam War in the 1960s and ’70s, the military’s demographic has changed. At that time, only 15% of active-duty troops—who were nearly all men—were also parents....
These quizzes cannot diagnose infertility or any disease, and they should be used for educational purposes only. Always speak to your doctor if you’re concerned about your health. Infertility Symptoms For some, their only symptom of infertility is the inability to get pregnant after one year. But others experience other symptoms or risk factors before they try to get pregnant. Are You At-Risk for Infertility? What if you don’t have any symptoms but you’re not getting pregnant?...
At the very least, a boring summer could affect your teen’s learning. She may lose some of her academic skills if she isn’t intellectually challenged during the summer. With a little help from you, however, your teen can make this summer the best vacation ever. Here are the best summer activities for teens to keep your child happy, fit, and healthy. Family Activities Teens Love Summer is a great time to spend quality time together....
In fact, Bronfman and her husband, Brendan Fallis, tried to conceive for two and a half years—at first, naturally, then with IUI, Clomid treatments, and finally, IVF. As the story goes, Bronfman and Fallis had a picture-perfect, star-studded wedding weekend in Morocco in May 2017. They are both influencers in their own right. Bronfman has spent the last decade building a personal brand around fitness and wellness—including writing a book (“Do What Feels Good: Recipes, Remedies and Routines to Treat Your Body Right”) and creating a Millennial women’s health and beauty site (HBFIT)....
Some Causes of Fears Fears can be caused by a number of factors. Some fears are the result of traumatic experiences. These types of fears are beyond the scope of this article. Although some of the strategies discussed here might be somewhat helpful, fears stemming from traumatic experiences may require professional treatment. Children who witness violence, for example, need to talk with a therapist or counselor. More commonly, childhood fears may be the result of an active imagination....
Below are a few simple strategies that will help you guide your tween through these difficult social years. The goal is for your tween to make friends, become a good friend herself, and to learn to be comfortable inside her own skin. Encourage Healthy Friendships Take the time to point out what makes a good friend, as well as how to be a good friend to someone else. Be sure your tween understands that gossiping about a friend isn’t very friendly and that maintaining friendships require a little work....
