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A well-known Hebrew name, Adam means “son of the red Earth.” Its meaning comes from the Hebrew word “adamah” meaning “earth,” from which Adam is said to be formed. The name also refers to the reddish color associated with human skin. Adam was, of course, pivotal to the Old Testament, being the first man God ever created. How Popular Is the Name Adam? Although Adam is one of the most well-known names in existence, its popularity in the United States has been met with moderate success....

Did you know that 5% of births in the United States are by teenagers ages 15-19? Teen pregnancy is always an issue facing American youth, so you must act responsibly if you are planning to have sex—on prom night or whenever. However, there is so much available information about teen sex that it may be hard to know where to begin and which sources to trust. There are some great birth control apps and condom apps you can use....

Though quintuplets and other higher-order multiple births (also known as super twins) are rare, the increased use of fertility drugs and assisted reproduction techniques has also brought an increase in these types of pregnancies. Here’s all you need to know about quintuplets. Types of Quintuplets Quintuplets can be fraternal (polyzygotic), identical (monozygotic), or a combination of both. Polyzygotic quintuplets occur from five unique egg/sperm combinations whereas monozygotic multiples are the result of one fertilized egg that splits into two or more embryos....

One of the weightiest choices you might be faced with is whether to send your child to a public or private school — and if so, which particular school to send them to. Although it may be daunting to consider, having that choice is actually a good thing, one that not all parents are privileged to have. There are many factors to mull over when considering whether to send your child to a private school....

Researchers gave questionnaires to 342 parents of children aged four to 10. Approximately 13% of adults surveyed lost their job due to the pandemic. That figure is in line with about 15% of adults in the U.S. reporting the same. According to the study, 72.1% of parents who lost their jobs during the pandemic psychologically mistreated their children, compared with 44.2% of parents who had kept their jobs. Furthermore, 37....

We’re here to help with a realistic guide. Included you will find a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about back-to-school shopping, including a definitive list of what you really need to buy. Where to Start First off, check with your child’s school for their specific supply lists, which may vary greatly from grade to grade, school to school, and teacher to teacher. Then, compare the list of suggested items with what you already have....

This may be for practical reasons (for instance, if the mother is breastfeeding on demand or the baby wakes frequently during the night) or to maximize bonding opportunities. But a recent study from University of Kent in the U.K. found no link between sharing a bed and infant/maternal bonding during the first six months. “There is conflicting advice for parents regarding whether they should share a bed with their baby or not,” says lead author Ayten Bilgin, PhD, from University Kent’s School of Psychology....

If the idea of having tiny needles placed in your body sounds less than appealing, you’re not alone. The very idea of acupuncture can make needle phobic patients shiver. Here’s the good news: the needles you may encounter during fertility treatment are nothing like the thin acupuncture needles. Seriously. Wondering what acupuncture feels like? If it hurts? And how it may be used during fertility treatment? Read on. What to Expect From Acupuncture Jill Blakeway, clinic director of The YinOva Center in New York City and co-author of the book Making Babies: A Proven Three Month Program for Maximum Fertility (Little Brown, 2009), described for me what a typical session of acupuncture looks like....

The process of breastfeeding can be influenced by many variables. There are hormones involved, which can fluctuate with bodily changes. The milk you produce is affected by what you, as a breastfeeding person, consume. With the potential for impacting your child’s nutrition, you’ll obviously be taking stock of your own dietary intake. And it’s not like there’s a bottomless pool of unbiased research targeting breastfeeding and the intake of collagen supplements....

While you might be tempted to turn to the same pain relief that you used before pregnancy, there are more things to consider now than before, especially if you’re breastfeeding. Because it’s possible to transfer your medications to your breastmilk, it’s important to be careful with what you’re putting into your body. Midol, a popular pain reliever that people take to alleviate period discomfort from cramps and bloating, might be top of mind when those aches return post-baby....

Not enough research has been done to say for sure whether Flonase is safe to take during pregnancy, but studies indicate that it may be OK as long as you stick to the recommended dose and get your healthcare provider’s approval. “Flonase is currently category C per the FDA for use in pregnancy,” says Neeta Ogden MD, an allergist and immunologist and a medical advisor for Curex. “This means the drug can be taken if there is a clinical need for it where the benefits outweigh the risks....

To clear the air of any lingering questions regarding waxing your legs while pregnant, we asked two board-certified dermatologists for their professional opinions. Read on to learn whether or not it’s safe to wax your legs while expecting, as well as any safety precautions to be aware of. Waxing Your Legs During Pregnancy People of all ages have waxed their legs to enjoy smooth, hair-free skin. For best results, the hair on your legs should be around 1-to-3/4 inch long, so that the wax can optimally latch onto it and pull it out from the root....

Some evidence does support the idea that stress could affect a pregnancy. But the evidence is mixed, and many doctors and health authorities say that stress is not a contributing factor for miscarriage. How Stress May Affect Pregnancy Research shows that stress during pregnancy can increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including maternal health complications and prematurity. In addition, some studies have found a possible connection between stress and early pregnancy loss....

This is understandable, considering the startling statistics floating around out there—that first-trimester miscarriages occur in approximately 10% of confirmed pregnancies and that 30% to 40% of all conceptions end in a miscarriage. The Risk of Miscarriage That all being said, if you have one or more living children, you may not need to worry quite that much, claims an older study in the British Medical Journal. In this study, British researchers examined the effects of women’s previous pregnancy history on the risk of miscarriage in the next pregnancy....

Breast milk or formula should be your baby’s exclusive source of nutrition for the first six months of life and the primary source (supplemented with solid food) for the first year. If you formula feed, know your options so you can buy wisely. All Formula Brands Are Safe It’s always helpful to ask your child’s pediatrician for specific recommendations, but generally speaking, all baby and infant formula brands sold in the United States—whether generic or brand-name—are safe to use....

If you’re making over your child’s bedroom to welcome them to the world of big kid sleep, here’s what you need to know about pillows for toddlers, from whether or not they’re really necessary to how you can shop for the best one for your child. Does Your Toddler Need a Pillow? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), parents can usually introduce a pillow to their child’s bed around 18 months of age....

By the eighth week of gestation, the baby’s kidneys begin to make urine. Amniotic fluid is composed of less parental plasma and more fetal urine until birth. For the fluid to properly serve all its functions, there must be a certain volume present throughout gestation. Either too much or too little amniotic fluid will cause problems for the baby’s growth and development. Ultrasound is commonly used to determine the amniotic fluid volume by one of two measurements: amniotic fluid index (AFI) or single deepest pocket (SDP), also known as maximum vertical pocket (MVP)....