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What Is Gaslighting? When it comes to gaslighting, it’s often considered a subtle form of manipulation that causes the person on the receiving end to question their reality. For example, when your child falls and scrapes their knee, you may say, “You’re OK.” Your intention is probably to keep them from crying and to reassure them that it’s just a little scrape. But, it also can be a subtle form of gaslighting if you never acknowledge that your child’s knee likely stings and hurts and that it’s OK for them to cry....

There are many advantages of BBT charting. Here’s everything you could want to know about basal body temperature charting. What Is BBT? Your BBT is your temperature when you’re at complete rest. It changes based on a number of factors, including your hormones. When you ovulate, the hormone progesterone causes your temperature to rise. It remains higher throughout the rest of the menstrual cycle. Then, just before your period starts, the hormone progesterone drops....

Gifted Children Need a Challenge Gifted children enjoy using their minds and like to figure things out, so toys for them should provide them with some challenge, but not so much that it is frustrating to work with. That means that they should provide The challenge should also be intentional and not the result of poor design. Toys that are difficult to put together or fall apart easily are simply frustrating....

Average blood sugar levels can be found with an A1c test. This test provides an idea of what your blood sugar average has been for the prior two to three months. Common Blood Sugar and Pregnancy Goals Plasma measurement results can be nine points or more above the whole blood results. This may not seem like a lot, but it can seem like a big deal when you are trying to maintain tight control....

Breastfeeding benefits parents and children in a variety of ways, and many of these benefits continue long after breastfeeding has ended. For these reasons, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first six months of life by the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, infant formula is an alternative if breastfeeding is not possible or preferred by the baby’s parents. Remember that what’s most important is that your baby is fed and cared for....

Needs vary by age and too much and too little calcium can cause complications. Keep reading to find out how much calcium you need, why it’s important, and how to make sure you’re getting enough. Daily Requirements Calcium needs vary by age—even during pregnancy. Teen moms require a little more. They need enough to maintain their bones and the stores of calcium in their own bodies while supporting the growth of their baby....

The hormone progesterone is typically either applied vaginally or given by intramuscular injection. Here’s what to expect if you’re put on progesterone therapy. Overview of Progesterone Progesterone is often called “the pregnancy hormone.” It is necessary to help the uterus prepare for pregnancy and the implantation of an embryo. Progesterone is produced by the ovaries during ovulation (the release of a mature egg from an ovary). Specifically, progesterone is produced by cells of the ovarian follicles, which are cysts that contained the eggs prior to ovulation....

Perhaps you were in the middle of an intentional weight loss journey when you found out you were pregnant. Maybe a healthcare provider alerted you that you were considered overweight prior to pregnancy and you’re wondering if losing a little weight during pregnancy might be healthy for you or your baby. Or maybe you are unintentionally losing weight because of morning sickness or hyperemesis and are unsure how much of a problem this is....

From unvaccinated individuals wearing masks to ongoing measures like hand washing and distancing, the guidance seeks to help students, teachers, and administrators stay protected. What the Guidance Says The guidelines provide schools with ways to keep attendees safe and healthy. Among the suggestions given: All unvaccinated individuals ages 2 and older should wear masks. Wearing masks consistently and correctly is critical. It’s important to be mindful of mask-wearing when indoors and in crowds....

For this study, researchers surveyed 1,344 hospitals and found that of parents suspected of having COVID, 14% were discouraged from having skin-to-skin contact with their babies while 6.5% were altogether prohibited from it. Many hospitals, about 40%, discouraged the baby sharing a room with their parent, and 5% prohibited it. Almost 13% did not offer breastfeeding support, but did encourage parents to express milk. These practices (skin-to-skin contact, room-sharing, and breastfeeding support) are necessary for a baby’s health and for early bonding with their parent....

The name Christian comes from a Latin word that means “follower of Christ,” just as the word Christian does in English. How Popular Is the Name Christian? Christian is a consistently popular name in the U.S., and has become even more popular in the past 35 years. In 1986, it joined the top 100 names for boys in the U.S., ranking as No. 89. It continued to rise, reaching its peak at No....

Clomid, also known as clomiphene citrate, is listed as a prohibited substance by the NFL, the International Olympic Committee, and the World Anti-Doping Agency. If Clomid use is discovered in a random drug test, the athlete can be penalized. Why would an athlete take a fertility drug like Clomid? Some athletes caught taking Clomid claim they were taking it to increase their odds of having a child. Isn’t Clomid a female fertility drug, or can it help treat male infertility, too?...

Overview Co-sleeping proponents argue that sleeping with an infant is a time-honored custom practiced in other cultures for centuries and claim many benefits, including healthier self-esteem for children who sleep with their parents as babies. They insist that it promotes breastfeeding by giving mothers easier access to their babies for nighttime feedings and making it easier for her to rest between feedings. Parents will also find some very persuasive arguments against the practice of co-sleeping, however, including from trusted authorities like the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP)....

The Study The city of Oakland, California took part in a several years-long study that involved a school-located immunization vaccination (SLIV) program. A SLIV is simply a community vaccination event that’s held in a school. The goal of a SLIV is to vaccinate as many students as possible against the flu in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of disparate resources. Now, health experts wonder if this type of setting could be key to curbing the spread of coronavirus once a vaccine finally becomes available....

“It’s been estimated that one-third of all pregnancies end in miscarriage,” says Brian Levine, MD, practice director of CCRM Fertility in New York City, and a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He also explains that this number includes miscarriages that occur very early on in pregnancy before someone realizes they are pregnant. For some, repeated miscarriages—also known as recurrent pregnancy loss—can occur. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines this term as having two or more miscarriages....

In the Bible, David is an important figure and appears as the Old Testament second king of Israel. As a young shepherd, he defeats the giant Philistine Goliath with a slingshot. The name has special meaning in Jewish culture, with the Star of David being the symbol of Judaism. How Popular Is the Name David? David is a name that has been popular in the United States for over a century....