If you normally reach for a bottle of Advil (ibuprofen) to cure a stiff neck or an aching back, you may be wondering whether that’s safe now that you are pregnant. While it has some possible risks early in pregnancy, Advil is especially not recommended after the first 20 weeks because it presents some rare but serious risks for the baby. What Is Advil? Advil is a pain killer and fever reducer....
If you keep Aleve (naproxen) on hand, you should know that this drug is not generally considered safe to take when you are pregnant. Aleve belongs to a class of drugs that should be avoided during pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks gestation. “Aleve has been associated with a change in the fetal heart that affects how blood flows through the heart that can lead to high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs....
Thankfully, it’s not only safe to breastfeed with implants, but most people are also able to produce an adequate supply of breast milk. Read on for what to know about breastfeeding with implants, including safety, milk supply issues, benefits, and how to address any concerns or complications that may arise. Breastfeeding With Breast Implants The two main concerns that people with breast implants have about breastfeeding have to do with safety and milk supply....
Level I: Well newborn nurseries Level II: Special care nursery Level III: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Level IV: Regional neonatal intensive-care unit (regional NICU) Facilities with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which provide the highest levels of care, have demonstrated that they meet healthcare standards through federal/state licensing or certification. who need extra care after birth are usually cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Level II Nurseries Because they are born with fewer weeks of gestation, many premature babies will require care in a higher level nursery....
Feeding, preventing illness, safety, and general baby care are all a little different for babies who were born early. Even if this is not your first baby, you may have trepidation about how to take care of your premature baby. Preemies are different from full-term babies and have different needs. Here’s what to expect.
When someone becomes a foster parent or adopts a child, they are often put into a position to manage difficult behaviors. The children in the foster care system have usually endured abuse and neglect and often express their feelings through behavior. Some internationally adopted children may display similar behaviors due to living in an orphanage. Here are a few child discipline ideas that helped numerous foster and adoptive families....
It is much better to childproof your home, encourage them to wear a helmet when appropriate, and supervise your kids well when they are playing to try to prevent most head injuries. Keeping your kids safe in the car, including using an age-appropriate infant car seat, booster seat, or seat belts can also help to prevent a head injury in a car accident. Accidents do happen, though, so it is also a good idea to know what to do if your child does have a head injury....
For instance, when it comes to peanuts, the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest that for infants not at high risk for peanut allergy, peanuts can be introduced as solids are introduced. Families of babies who are at high risk should seek out a plan for introduction with their doctor that will involved testing and food introduction under the guidance of the doctor. What’s been surprising in the latest research and recommendations is that earlier introduction seems to be protective against the development of peanut allergies, which is the opposite of what we’d previously thought....
She also brings in 250,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she posts skincare videos every Saturday morning. Her videos range from teaching how to use retinol, to explaining the correct way to layer products, and even revealing her own nighttime routine. “It’s funny because people often think I became successful because of social media,” Dr. Idriss says. “I ended up growing my business prior to social media, but social media was a way for me to really discover my voice and find myself....
Have Sex Even When You Aren’t Ovulating You’re most fertile the day you ovulate, when one of your ovaries releases an egg into a Fallopian tube where it becomes fair game for a sperm, as well as for two days after. If you aren’t sure when that is in your case, you can pinpoint your ovulation period by using ovulation predictor kits, charting your body basal temperature, and checking cervical mucus changes....
Some could commit acts of unspeakable cruelty while others risked their own lives to save others. From his observations, he eventually developed his Theory of Positive Disintegration. These overexcitabilities, sometimes called supersensitivities, are part of that theory. What Is Emotional Overexcitability? The emotional supersensitivity is the most easily recognized by parents of gifted children and others because children who have it display heightened and intense emotions and emotional responses to events and experiences....
Children ages 6 months to 15 can now receive the Pfizer vaccine under an emergency use authorization (EUA) granted by the FDA. Two other vaccines are now available in the U.S., the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The Moderna vaccine is similar to the Pfizer formulation, highly effective, and available for people ages 6 months and older. The J&J vaccine is authorized for those 18 and older but is only recommended for specific populations due to safety and efficacy concerns....
But this week brings happy news via Spears’ Instagram account. Spears seemed to imply that she and her fiancé Sam Asghari are expecting a baby. (She refers to him as her husband, but the two are not legally married.) “So I got a pregnancy test… and uhhhhh well… I am having a baby,” Spears wrote. In her post, Spears, mom to Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15, touched on her previous experiences of pregnancy, including her mental health struggles....
If you’re looking for a name that isn’t especially common, yet is a strong, time-honored name for a boy, Ezra is a worthy choice. How Popular Is the Name Ezra? The name Ezra has gained popularity in recent years, becoming one of the top 100 boy names in the U.S. for the first time in 2015. Based on the U.S. Social Security Administration’s 2020 baby name ranking, Ezra is the 44th most popular baby boy name in the country....
Popular Bra Styles for Teens and Tweens Be sure you know how to help your daughter find her proper size before shopping for any bra, to ensure a comfortable fit and proper protection. Training Bras Training bras don’t actually train the breasts, as some girls might think. Instead, they are very basic bras that help girls become familiar with wearing a bra. Training bras are generally worn when breast buds first appear and offer minimal coverage and support because at that point a lot of support just isn’t needed....
Unlike monozygotic twins (also known as identical twins), dizygotic twins do not share the same genes. Monozygotic twins share 100% of each other’s genes. Dizygotic twins share only 50%. This is the same genetic similarity as siblings conceived and born at different times. Dizygotic Twin Conception Dizygotic twins may occur if two or more oocytes (eggs) are released in one cycle. If each is fertilized, the result can be dizygotic twins....
Even though it’s usually traced to French and German roots, the exact origin of the name is often debated. The most famous person with the name might be Henry VIII, a controversial King of England. He had six wives and beheaded two because they couldn’t have sons for him. Henry is typically a masculine name. Female variants like Harriet and Henrietta are often considered by parents who want to give a variation of the name to their baby girl....
There is no “normal” size for areolas; they vary from person to person. They can also change in appearance and size over your life, including during pregnancy, your period, and while you are taking certain medications. They also play an important role in breastfeeding because they affect the way your baby latches on while feeding—and latching on to a good portion of the areola is crucial for the continued stimulation of breast milk production....
Childcare comes in many forms. Some parents have friends or relatives that are able to help out, others take their children to daycare, and others still hire a nanny or babysitter to come to their home and watch their kids. For families in this last group, it’s not uncommon to develop a strong and intimate relationship with the nanny or babysitter, the importance of which can be difficult to truly express....
