What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy) is one in which the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than in the uterus. Most often this happens in the fallopian tubes but sometimes elsewhere in the abdominal cavity. These pregnancies are not viable and pose grave danger to the health and future fertility of the pregnant person until they are diagnosed and treated. If the pregnancy continues, the developing fetus will cause the tube to stretch and sometimes rupture, leading to potentially life-threatening internal bleeding....

If you’re a beauty-product lover, this journey can be particularly fraught with questions. As a breastfeeding parent, are you confined to the natural and organic product aisles? Turns out, fun, pampering products, like nail polish, may still be worn in a safe way. If you’ve wondered specifically about “gels,” which, generally speaking, are long-lasting coats that set or cure on nails, you’re in luck. There are encouraging details here, as well as expert words of advice to help you consider the treatment....

In fact, Robitussin is probably fine to take while breastfeeding as long as your baby is over 2 months old. “Robitussin has not been studied or measured, but in general we know thatonly about 1% is excreted into breast milk,” explains Kim Langdon, MD, an OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience in the field. “Therefore, a low dose should pose minimal problems.” When deciding whether to take Robitussin, take into account your baby’s age and the severity of your symptoms....

For most breastfeeding parents, it is safe to take Tylenol. This drug helps with aches and pains and helps to reduce fevers. Studies have shown that there are little to no impacts on infants of nursing parents who take Tylenol.All drugs taken while breastfeeding are rated between L1 (safest) and L5 (contraindicated), a measure created by Dr. Thomas Hale. Tylenol is rated L1, meaning that a very large number of breastfeeding parents have taken the drug with no adverse effects, and/or the drug has been studied and fails to demonstrate any harm or risk to the baby....

About Your Cervix To understand how cervical stenosis can cause infertility, you need to understand the cervix. Your cervix is the doorway and passage from your vagina up to your uterus. At the end of the vaginal canal is the external os or cervical opening. When you have a pap smear, the cells are sampled from here. You can feel this part of your cervix with your fingers. In fact, some women track cervical changes as a way of detecting ovulation....

As it happens, Cheerios are perfectly safe for babies who reach certain developmental milestones, according to Mark R. Corkins, MD, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Tennessee. And because they are free of common food allergens, they’re an ideal early food. Here’s what you should know about introducing your baby to Cheerios, besides the fact that the majority of them will likely end up on the floor....

Can Affirmations Help Me Conceive? Affirmations can help to prepare the mind—and thus the body—in a few important ways. An affirmation practice can relieve stress and anxiety, both of which can undermine physical wellness. Affirmations can make it easier to sleep and eat, and of course, regular sleep and good nutrition are important for conception. Using positive affirmations can help alleviate fears about the process of getting pregnant and prepare the mind for pregnancy....

To help minimize any confusion and set you on the path to clearer-looking skin—without putting your baby at risk—we tapped the expertise of two board-certified dermatologists. Ahead, we’re discussing whether or not it’s safe to use an acne wash while pregnant, and what types of ingredients—baby-safe and not—to look for on product labels. Read on for all that intel and more. What Is Acne Wash? Acne wash is a type of cleanser formulated specifically for treating and preventing breakouts—blemishes that pregnant people can be especially prone to developing due to a surge of hormonal activity....

In addition, the doctor may delay or cancel your cycle if they retrieve few to no eggs, your eggs don’t fertilize, embryos fail to develop normally, or you risk developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (when ovaries become dangerously filled with fluid). Canceling or delaying your IVF cycle can be heartbreaking. But keep in mind, one canceled or delayed cycle does not mean your next cycle will have the same unfortunate ending....

A milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or another underlying health condition may be causing malabsorption. An infection, such as giardiasis, could be the trigger. “Toddler’s diarrhea” (also known as chronic non-specific diarrhea of childhood) is another possible cause and is often related to excessive fruit juice (fructose) consumption. Toddler’s diarrhea usually begins between the ages of six months and 30 months and goes away by the time the child is about four years old....

You may have heard of the Billings Ovulation Method. It is a natural family planning method that relies heavily on understanding cervical mucus changes. Women use it both to conceive and to avoid conception. However, you don’t need to be using this method to gain benefits from tracking cervical mucus changes. Many women who track their body basal temperature also pay attention to cervical mucus changes. Tracking these changes on ​your fertility calendar can provide extra information on when you might be ovulating....

What Is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is recognizable by the red, irritated blisters that appear on an infected person’s skin. Chickenpox used to be a common illness, particularly in childhood. Thanks to the introduction of the varicella vaccine in the mid-1990s, however, hospitalizations related to the virus have reduced in the United States from 30.9 to 14.5 per 100,000 cases. The most common symptom of chickenpox is a rash on the back, face, and chest that spreads quickly....

The Proto-Indo-European root that Chloe derives from means “yellow or green color.” This is the same prefix in the word chlorophyll, the substance that gives plants their green color, and through which they convert sunlight into energy. Chlorine and chloroplast also share this etymological feature. The Greek goddess Demeter, goddess of agriculture and the harvest, was sometimes referred to by the epithet Chloe. Chloe also appears in the New Testament as one of the earliest Christian converts....

Labor is broken down into three main stages: Active Labor As the contractions become more intense you will move into active labor. Here the contractions are regular and are coming closer together and lasting longer. They may be three to five minutes apart and last up to 60 seconds. This is the serious phase, where mom gets down to work and really employs many of her coping techniques. Transition The hardest but shortest phase of the first stage of labor....

People studied gave birth between March 22 and May 31, 2020 in New York City, then an epicenter of the pandemic. In 78% of cases, newborns had passive immunity through immunoglobulin G, a type of antibody. “Transfer of maternal antibodies to the fetus during pregnancy is a highly effective way of protecting the newborn against infections in the first six months of life, a crucial period where their immune system is still developing,” says Elie Hobeika, MD, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Fertility Centers of Illinois....

As for parenting, 16-year-olds can bring both joy and frustration to their parents and caregivers. Along with all the reasons for immense pride in how your teen is growing up and accomplishing goals, there are bound to be a few struggles along the way too. On the one hand, you might get to see your teen land the starring role in a musical, earn a spot on a sports team, get a driver’s license, or make the honor roll....

Academic Benefits We tend to focus on the importance of reading instruction during the early to mid-childhood years. In reality, tweens continue to actively develop their ability to read. Many tweens may struggle with reading comprehension. In addition, they are still becoming familiar with common word patterns and meanings of words. Appropriately chosen literature offers enough words that a tween already knows to prevent frustration while introducing enough new words to stretch the particular tween’s vocabulary....

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics reports that children who were given gluten in higher doses and at a younger age than their peers were less likely to develop celiac disease by 3 years old. What the Study Showed This study looked at over 1,000 infants from England and Wales who were split into two groups. One group was introduced to allergens, including gluten, from 4 months of age....

Its initial popularity in England can be attributed to Emma of Normandy, who married the English kings Aethelred II and later Cnut the Great. The name was also used by well-known English author Jane Austen, who created the character of Emma Woodhouse in her 1816 novel, “Emma.” How Popular Is the Name Emma? From 1880 to 1941, Emma remained in the top 100 U.S. names. Its rank steadily declined through the 1970s, then it started to creep back up....

But before you start loading up on new toys, clothes, and other supplies, there are a lot of physical and mental development that happens between nine and 12 months! Thankfully, there are a lot of products designed with the almost-one age group in mind. For the kids who are leaving babyhood behind but not quite cruising into toddlerhood yet, this list will help you see everything you need for those last “official” baby months so you can buy with confidence....