Although Lee is often considered a gender-neutral name, the alternate spelling of Leigh has often been used for girls. Lee is also popular as a middle name, showing up in girl names like Annabel Lee, Bobby Lee, Jamie Lee, and others. How Popular is the Name Lee? The name Lee appears in the Social Security Administration’s list of the top 1,000 names for baby boys as No. 30 in 1900....
Nearly one in six men is affected by infertility related to problems with their sperm. The causes can range from hereditary factors and lifestyle choices to past infections and a person’s age. Sperm Abnormalities The term oligoasthenoteratozoospermia, or OAT, is used when all three of the following factors are present: An abnormally low level of sperm of a healthy shape (teratozoospermia)An abnormally low amount of sperm (oligozoospermia)An abnormally low amount of sperm with good motility (asthenozoospermia)...
This article delves into some of the ways in which family members may be separated and discusses how family separation impacts the mental health of both caregivers and children. Detention and Deportation of Immigrants According to a 2020 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Report, the number of deportations affecting undocumented immigrant family members and unaccompanied immigrant minors continues to increase each year. Such deportations increased by over 100% between 2018 and 2020, leaving many families vulnerable to the trauma of forced separation....
Why a Rubella Infection During Pregnancy Is Risky It’s especially important for women of childbearing age to get the MMR vaccination. Infection with the rubella virus, which can cause mild flu-like symptoms and rash in both children and adults, generally isn’t serious. It’s also extremely rare in the U.S., thanks to childhood vaccinations (the rubella vaccine has been available since 1969 and the MMR vaccine has been available since 1971). However, if an expectant mother contracts it and passes it to her developing baby in the womb, it can cause very serious harm to the fetus....
Except in very rare cases, molar pregnancies cannot be carried to term and do not include a viable (able to live) fetus. Molar pregnancies are usually not cancerous, but in some cases the tissue becomes malignant. Molar pregnancies can have scary health complications, requiring months of precautionary monitoring after treatment, which usually includes dilation and curettage (D&C), a procedure to remove products of conception tissue from the uterus. After treatment, most molar pregnancies resolve without further complications, but there is a potential for lingering adverse effects....
Mumps is a respiratory virus that can cause fever, headache, exhaustion, and swelling of the salivary glands. Most infections are mild, but some cases can lead to severe complications. Learn how to recognize and deal with an infection as well as how to protect your family from mumps. What Is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection spread by close contact with respiratory droplets produced by the nose and throat. Most mumps cases produce mild symptoms which may resemble the flu or a bad cold....
Myla has also been viewed as a contemporary version of Myra, a popular name in the U.S. between 1900 and 1961 of Sanskrit origins meaning “sweet, admirable, and extraordinary.” The ‘my’ in Myla offers a sort of endearingly possessive quality to this pretty, understated, and simplistic name. How Popular Is the Name Myla? The name Myla is on a slow-moving upward trend but it hasn’t oversaturated the girl population just yet....
Parents have two options for newborns: rear-facing infant car seats and convertible car seats that can be used rear- and forward-facing. Each type has its benefits and drawbacks, but both are safe for young babies. Infant Car Seat Pros and Cons Infant-only car seats only face the rear of the vehicle and are intended for the smallest babies. Every infant car seat has its own specific weight guidelines, but they generally range from 4 to 5 pounds at the minimum and have weight limits between 22–35 pounds....
Newborns do not just passively exist before they can move on their own, the researchers note. Instead, young babies carefully observe their caregivers’ movements and prepare for attempts to imitate them from day one. Knowing this, parents should place their newborn in view of their daily activities whenever possible and make an effort to encourage motor skills like reaching and grasping even before the baby begins to do these things on their own....
Until recently, though, some breast pumps on the market were ineffective, making them frustrating to use and often resulting in early weaning. But, advances in pump design and effectiveness have created options for women to express milk from both breasts in as little as 15 minutes using a double pump, which allows them to continue expressing milk for months. If you’re considering pumping breast milk either because you’re returning to work or because you want or need to offer your baby a bottle, you may find the entire idea overwhelming....
This defiance may come out as a shout or a whisper, even just a forceful head shake. Nonetheless, it can be frustrating to parents. It may even leave you a little confused and annoyed. Parenting an oppositional child—or at least one who is in a stubborn phase—can be tricky, but it can be done. Why Kids Say “No” The biggest reason why preschoolers say “no” is because they can. This is especially true for children who are 3 and younger....
Parechovirus isn’t a virus most people are familiar with, but since May, the CDC has received reports of infection from healthcare providers in several states. The CDC is appealing to doctors, nurses, and public health professionals to consider it as a diagnosis for any infants displaying unexplained fever, seizures, or sepsis-like symptoms. “Parechovirus is part of the picornaviruses family and is not an uncommon virus in childhood,” explains Lisa Hoang, MD, a pediatrician with Providence Mission Hospital in Orange County, California....
“Picky or fussy eaters are defined as children who reject a wide variety of food, even those they are accustomed to,” says Gabriela Martorell, a psychology professor at Virginia Wesleyan University. The Evidence A new study in the May issue of the journal Pediatrics explores the possibility that picky eating stems more from a trait your child has, rather than a phase they’ll grow out of. The evidence? Kids who exhibited picky eating behavior at age 4 were still picky years later at age 9, the study asserts....
People who did not have an issue with constipation during their pregnancy might be surprised to develop it after. On the other hand, for someone who has had bowel woes in the past or dealt with them while they were pregnant, constipation may continue or worsen right after giving birth. It’s normal not to have a bowel movement for a few days after giving birth, which puts you at risk for constipation....
All premature babies are small, require complex medical care, and may face serious complications both in the NICU and at home. Babies born very early will face far different complications from those born closer to their due date. Every week matters, so let’s take a closer look at how premature babies differ week by week. Premature babies born between 23 to 24 weeks gestation are called micro-preemies. They weigh just over a pound and measure about 8 inches long from their head to their bottoms....
A few basic cooking techniques and planning strategies can help make parents more comfortable making baby food. You can make baby’s food right alongside other dishes you are preparing. If you are baking sweet potatoes or steamed broccoli, for example, set some aside before you add salt and use for baby’s meal. Or if you are using the steamer basket for broccoli for the family meal, throw in a pear or an apple to purée for your baby....
Driver inexperience is a main factor for fatal crashes involving teenagers (including not wearing a seatbelt as well as reckless and impaired driving), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is there are steps you can take to increase your teen’s driving skills beyond what they learned in basic driver’s education classes. Enroll your teen in additional training classes and you can reduce your teen’s risk of getting into a car accident....
For many students, these programs have enormous payoffs, including reducing overall college costs, higher GPAs during their first year of college, early graduation from college, and early acceptance into masters degree programs. But, there are some downsides too, like less exposure to the core curriculum and the potential that a high school junior isn’t ready yet for the college environment. Plus, many parents question whether or not dual enrollment or more traditional AP courses are the best paths for their students....
