The Celts were European tribes who occupied much of Europe north of the Alps in the Iron Age and settled in the British Isles in the fourth to second centuries B.C. Their Celtic languages, including Gaelic, survived the invasions of the Romans, Germanic tribes, and Anglo-Saxons longer in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. However, Celtic heritage might be celebrated by anyone with ancestors from much of Europe from the Danube to the Rhine and Douro Rivers....
When the number is lower than the normal range, your thyroid levels are high and you are said to be hyperthyroid. Other numbers that your practitioner will look at on the T3 and T4 levels. These are screenings, you may require more tests or retest due to the demands of pregnancy on your thyroid. Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy If your practitioner does not routinely check for thyroid disease in pregnancy, ask to be screened....
Thank-You Notes Nothing beats a handwritten thank-you note. NICU nurses are very committed to their jobs, and the best gifts are your heartfelt thanks for doing it well. Thank-you notes sent to the unit—or even just an in-person thank you—really lift nurses’ spirits, especially on sad days in the NICU. It can be hard to put your gratitude into words when you’re trying to honor someone who literally helped save your child’s life....
One day you’re changing diapers and the next you’re watching your senior graduate from high school. For 18 years or more, your life has revolved around carpools, homework, and extracurricular activities. And then, all of a sudden, the day-to-day aspects of that role change dramatically when you drop your teen off at college. Not surprisingly, many parents experience a profound sense of loss and uncertainty when their last—or their only—child leaves the nest....
“Obnoxious” means behavior that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or distasteful. As a parent, you might feel annoyed or irritated by your child’s behavior. However, before jumping into these strategies, ask yourself: Is my child’s behavior truly obnoxious or am I feeling triggered in some way by it?Is this a developmentally appropriate behavior? Does it really need to be addressed? Kids are immature and they do things that appear obnoxious to our more mature adult brain....
Factors That May Lead to a Breech Baby It’s more common to have a breech baby if: You’ve been pregnant before You have excessive or low amounts of amniotic fluid You are carrying multiples Your uterus has growths or anomalies Your baby is preterm Your placenta is low-lying or you have placenta previa Most babies are head-down between 32 and 36 weeks into pregnancy. The vast majority will be head-down by the time labor starts....
According to a recent study published in PLoS ONE, a child who had at least two of six adverse prenatal exposures is more likely to struggle with issues ranging from anxiety to attention difficulties. The Study Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital studied 7,898 non-adopted, unrelated children ages 9 to 10 years old. They also examined an additional 696 sibling pairs. The children came from 21 communities across the United States....
Talking to Kids About Pregnancy Loss Even as the parent, it might be hard to figure out what to say. Here are some things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about a miscarriage or stillbirth. Older Children If your children are teenagers (or preteens), be upfront and explain what happened in terms that they can understand. Reassure them that you are OK and that having a miscarriage or stillbirth does not mean there is something wrong with you....
If one of your employees does suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth, she will no doubt need some time off work. Her doctor will determine how much time off she needs based on the personal circumstances of her case. Often, women who have an early miscarriage are able to return to work after just a few days, or a week. Later in pregnancy, a loss can lead to a longer leave of absence....
When to Seek Child Care For many parents, the decision to seek child care is triggered by the end of parental leave. Parental leave varies by state and country. Current United States maternity leave policy is directed by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which includes a provision mandating 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for mothers of newborn or newly adopted children. Many parents cannot afford to take unpaid leave and end up going back to work earlier than 12 weeks, leaving new parents looking for child care for their infant....
There are also a few ways to use “A” names for your new additions. Perhaps “A” names run in the family and you want to add to the collection. Or maybe you want to have each child’s name start with a different letter for a strategic reason. Alphabetical order starting with “A” is one way to do it—you could even rotate the same letters for family members. For example, if your initials are BAL, maybe you want your child to be ABL....
Overview This skin-to-skin policy may be called something different depending on where you are, but basically, it is simply uninterrupted time for you to hold your baby close soon after birth. The baby is usually wearing a diaper and is placed against your bare skin on your chest or stomach. A blanket or sheet may be draped over you both if added warmth is desired. Skin-to-skin care is routinely recommended for a minimum of one hour but can certainly last longer if desired....
But… it’s essential you go into this with a straight head and reasonable expectations. Here’s how to make lifelong changes — not just spur of the moment ones. Have Realistic Expectations First, the bad news: if you’re infertile, lifestyle change is unlikely to be your “cure.” While infertility can be caused by bad health habits, in most cases, it’s rarely the entire story. Research has found that people who practice certain health habits are less likely to experience infertility....
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This is a reasonable concern, especially given preliminary research that has shown more severe COVID outcomes in pregnant people, including increased risk of miscarriage, pregnancy complications, preterm birth, and neonatal loss. But it’s not all gloom and doom: there are things you can do to reduce your risk—most notably, getting vaccinated against COVID, which has shown to be effective at reducing severe pregnancy outcomes. We reached out to experts to help us understand the evolving research on COVID-19 and miscarriage, as well as some tips for staying safe and reducing risk during pregnancy....
Analyzing data from a randomized controlled trial of 104 children aged 10 to 11 years, researchers found that those who played a game called fooya!—which teaches nutritious food identification—for just 20 minutes in two sessions, were significantly more likely to choose nutritious food after playing compared to a control group. Playing for the Plate Games like fooya! aren’t the digital equivalent of flash cards, imparting basic educational information. Instead, the researchers emphasize that they work thanks to engaging players in multiple ways, including;...
Here’s what else you need to get straight before settling into an orthodontist’s chair. What Are Braces? Braces are medical devices comprised of wires and brackets that are affixed to the teeth and periodically adjusted to slowly move the teeth. “Most people think the benefit of orthodontic treatment is acquiring a beautiful smile,” says Ken Dillehay, DDS, a Kansas-based orthodontist and the president of The American Academy of Ophthalmology. They’re not wrong....
You probably can get a spray tan while pregnant (in most cases) if you follow a few safety precautions. “Spray tanning is fine for most pregnant women, but I always instruct my clients to speak to their doctors,” says Brittney Bennett, the owner of Be Bronze Studio in Los Angeles. We turned to the experts to learn more about whether or not spray tanning is safe during pregnancy, and what guidelines people should employ before getting their glow on....
