Overview There are certainly legitimate medical uses for breast milk , and hospitals use it in treatment plans for many types of patients. But, did you know that some people use breast milk in home remedies to treat a variety of minor conditions from diaper rash to bug bites and bee stings? Here are some of the interesting and alternative uses for breast milk. A Note of Warning Breast milk that is prescribed by a doctor and obtained through a legitimate milk bank goes through a screening and pasteurizing process to ensure it is safe....

Thankfully, there’s good news: as long as the water isn’t too hot, there’s virtually no reason why you can’t luxuriate in a bath while you’re pregnant. Read on for what to know about taking a bath while pregnant, including in what circumstances it may be less safe, and what precautions you might need to take. Taking a Bath During Pregnancy Experts agree that taking a bath during pregnancy is generally not a problem....

When Breasts Start to Sag There isn’t a specific age when you can expect your breasts to begin to sag. A person in their twenties can have droopy breasts, while someone in their forties can still have perky breasts. Because many things contribute to sagging breasts, people experience it at different times. Of course, age does eventually become a factor for everyone. If you escape drooping in your thirties and forties, you will most likely begin to notice the loss of elasticity and fullness in your breasts as you go through the hormonal changes of menopause....

The study found that babies born to mothers who had experienced neglect in childhood were more neurologically primed to detect threat than babies born to mothers who had little or no trauma in their lives. The Study The aforementioned study reviewed 48 Black women and their newborns as part of a larger study. Both public and private hospital participants were included to ensure socio-economic diversity was represented in the results....

Although it is widely accepted among obstetric and midwifery specialists that NSAIDs should be avoided in pregnancy, some women with chronic inflammatory conditions may be advised to continue taking NSAIDs during pregnancy. The latest recommendations have been released to alert treating medical staff and pregnant women to the newly recognized risks of NSAIDs in pregnancy. What Are NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medications that commonly treat pain and fever by reducing the body’s inflammatory response....

How Popular Is the Name Claire? Claire has been one of the top 500 girl names in the U.S. since 1973, but it has been particularly popular for the past two decades. In 1998, it was ranked at No. 91, appearing in the top 100 for the first time. Since then it has continued to rise, peaking at No. 40 in 2016. The latest statistics show that Claire at the No....

Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the study showed that activities for visual working memory and reasoning help youth improve their math scores more than spatial rotation tasks. The findings could impact the way that some STEM programs and employers use spatial ability to select candidates. Details of the Study Researchers analyzed data from 17,648 Swedish children ages six to eight years old. For seven weeks, the participants performed cognitive and mathematical training exercises, each with a specific focus....

While there isn’t a clear-cut reason for colic, there are some breastfeeding-related issues that could contribute to symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about breastfeeding a baby with colic and how to get through those first few months. What Is Colic? Colic is excessive crying in healthy babies without an obvious cause. Babies with colic cry for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, and for more than three weeks....

The question is why? The simple fact is that some children are inherently introverted. It’s a characteristic that many people seem uncomfortable with, misconstruing it as a personality flaw by which a person is seen to be anti-social, troubled, or even arrogant. In dealing with their own anxieties, parents will often force an introverted child to interact with others in a way that is neither natural nor comfortable. If the outcome is not great, it only serves to confirm to the parent that something is wrong when, in fact, the only thing that may be askew is the parent’s expectation....

Cervix: The opening or passage between the vagina and the uterus. Contraction: Rhythmic tightening of the uterus, usually causing the cervix to dilate and allow the passage of the baby. In labor, contractions get stronger, closer together and longer. Dilation: The enlarging of the cervix to ten centimeters. Effacement: The thinning of the cervix. Your cervix starts out being two inches long, and fifty percent effaced would be a one-inch thick cervix....

It’s normal to feel worried about the possibility that something could go wrong when you go into labor. You might already know that you have risk factors that could make a complication more likely when you give birth. Your health care provider may also have explained to you that some complications can happen even if you do not have an increased risk. Here are a few of the more common labor and delivery complications that you might want to ask about, as well as what your care team will do to keep you and your baby safe....

Go to every prenatal visit. Have the tests and screenings your health care provider recommends, and always call your provider if you have any questions or concerns. Here is what you need to know about potential pregnancy complications including the signs and symptoms as well as the treatment options. When to Call Your Doctor If in doubt about any pregnancy symptom, it’s always best to call your doctor or midwife for advice....

Below are the current recalls involving baby formula or baby food and corrective steps that are being taken. Similac, Alimentum and EleCare Recall February 17, 2022: Abbott has voluntarily recalled powdered formulas, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, manufactured in their Abbott Nutrition facility in Sturgis, MI. The complaints received include three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one report of Salmonella Newport infection in infants. The recall does not include any liquid formula products....

Ahead, we spoke with experts about how and why body hair grows during pregnancy, how to safely remove the hair if you wish, and when you can expect the increased growth to subside. Is My Body Hair Growing Faster During Pregnancy? “Hair grows faster during pregnancy due to increased circulating estrogen prolonging the hair’s ‘growth’ portion of its life cycle,” says Monica Grover, OB/GYN and chief medical officer at VSPOT....

She thought of Instagram as a way to more broadly share her approach as a therapist. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she rocketed to social media stardom thanks to her super-relateable posts. Whether talking about “Emotional Regulation” or “Marital Conflict Around Parenting Styles,” her approach deeply resonated with parents who were thrown into the pandemic with their young children. Both of these videos have thousands of views on Instagram....

The truth is, besides a healthy diet and regular visits to your healthcare provider, there isn’t much more you need to grow a baby. After all, you are only pregnant for nine months, so you don’t want to go overboard with spending or stocking up. Still, there are a few items that can help you get through your pregnancy with a little more ease that don’t cost a fortune....

Breast milk is still an integral part of your baby’s diet until at least 12 months, when cow’s milk can be introduced in place of, or in addition to, breastfeeding. Typically, babies between 8 or 9 months old to one-year-old need between 7 and 8 ounces of breast milk per feeding. Babies between the ages of 8 and 12 months usually have three meals a day plus a few snacks....