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We spoke to multiple plastic surgeons about the pros and cons of getting breast implants before or after having children and discussed whether implants interfere with breastfeeding. (Good news: They usually don’t.) Here, find out when is the best time to get breast implants, how long they last, and what else to consider before having surgery. The Best Time to Get Breast Implants There is no absolute “best time” to get implants as it is a personal decision....

Whether or not this method can act as reliable birth control is questionable, but the ability to track fertility patterns can be useful if you are trying to become pregnant. How the Billings Ovulation Method Works The cervix produces cervical mucus throughout the menstrual cycle with the amount and consistency of the mucus changing in a predictable pattern throughout the month. By paying attention to the amount of mucus produced, the texture, and timing of production, you can usually determine when you are most and least fertile....

You might hope that none of your past choices, such as who you’ve had sex with or how long you’ve waited to conceive, will affect your ability to get pregnant. You may also worry that you might not be able to get pregnant if you had an abortion in the past. A significant number of people undergoing abortion are in their 20s—in fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that nearly 57% of women who received abortions in 2019 were in their 20s....

If you had to give up kombucha during pregnancy, you might be wondering if you are allowed to drink it after your baby is born and whether it’s safe to do so while you are breastfeeding. You may not be sure if the alcohol or caffeine content in kombucha is acceptable during breastfeeding. As Heather Johnson, MD, OB/GYN at Advantia Health, explains, there unfortunately isn’t a lot of data out there on the safety of kombucha while breastfeeding....

If fact, if you do contract the flu while breastfeeding, it is recommended that you take Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu is unlikely to have any effect on your infant and it won’t hurt your milk supply. It’s especially important to treat the flu with Tamiflu if you catch it within the first two weeks postpartum when you are at a high risk of complications. Taking Tamiflu helps you get better as soon as possible so that there is a lower chance of passing the virus to your baby....

According to a report out of South Korea, there may be a connection between excessive cell phone usage and obesity in teens. Though more research is needed, the study notes that junk food consumption, eating without thinking, and even digital advertising might all be contributing to the issue. What Teens Are Saying Over 53,000 Korean middle school and high school students, ages 12 to 18 years old, completed the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey 2017....

Though previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) didn’t include nutritional guidance for toddlers, the 2020–2025 edition introduced recommendations for children under 2. While there is a lot to know about feeding toddlers, the DGA is a great place to start as it now provides some basic guidelines of overall toddler nutrient needs and how to meet these needs with food....

From the beginning, you’ll be brimming with a million questions—about sore nipples, latching, plugged ducts, and the age old quandary: “Is my baby getting enough?” But even once you’ve gotten the mechanics of breastfeeding down, even more questions will pop up. For example, you might be wondering or have questions about what your rights are as a working parent, what laws are in place to protect you when you breastfeed in public, or what to do if you encounter a breastfeeding challenge after the newborn phase....

Temperament is defined as the components of our personalities, such as being outgoing or being shy, that we are born with. And in turn, a child’s temperament influences how they experience situations (for example, a child who is shy and dislikes noise, excitement, and new situations will have a very different experience at a child’s birthday party than a child who jumps right in and starts playing games and engaging with the other kids)....

Following the loss of a baby, the idea of celebrating another’s pregnancy may seem like the last thing you feel like doing. But that’s OK. It’s normal to grieve after any kind of loss, and your expectant friends or family members should hopefully be able to respect that. Depending on where you are in your journey toward healing, you may choose to opt out of attending baby showers for the time being....

Conducted by researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the study suggests that a longer infection time increased the chance of viral mutation and made these immunocompromised youth contagious for a longer period. This is the first pediatric report of its kind and could inform future hospital strategies for immunocompromised youth. The Study This study examined three patients, ages 2, 3, and 21, with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Each of the patients tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID 19....

Does your child complain about the seams in his socks? Put her hands over her ears when the movie starts in the movie theater? Have trouble sitting still? Get moved almost to tears by a piece of music or work of art? These are signs of overexcitabilities (OE). Psychomotor Overexcitabilities The psychomotor OE is common in gifted children. It is characterized primarily by high levels of energy. Children with this OE seem to constantly be on the move....

If your baby seems to want solids, or you’re hoping solid food will calm fussiness, you might be eager to get started. Before you do, take a look at what the research says about when to start your baby on solids, including baby food. What Doctors Say Introducing solid food before your baby reaches four months of age raises the risk of increased weight gain and obesity, both in infancy and later in early childhood....

Typically, 12-year-olds have moments of both acting like the child you have always known and suddenly turning into a little adult right in front of you. Discover how to be prepared for the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development that happens at this time. 12-Year-Old Language and Cognitive Milestones A 12-year-old’s brain may have stopped growing in size, but it’s nowhere near done developing. Abstract thinking, problem-solving, and logic are all becoming easier....

Learn more about what to expect when it comes to 4-year-old growth and development, and what warning signs might warrant a call to your pediatrician. 4-Year-Old Language and Cognitive Milestones Your preschooler is turning into quite the chatterbox at this age. By 4 years old, your child should be able to speak in complete sentences, answer simple questions, and have back-and-forth conversations, says Eric Ball, MD, a pediatrician at Providence Mission Hospital in Orange County, California....

Confusingly, the answer could be both—or neither. However, the research is still unclear. More authoritative research on aspirin and miscarriage risk is needed to fully understand the risks or any potential benefits. Below, we explain what is known about aspirin and miscarriage risk to help you make sense of the various findings and recommendations. What Is Aspirin? Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Prescription-strength aspirin is given to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other rheumatologic conditions....

Try one of the following suggestions to help work things out between you and your child. Be Thankful That You Found a Babysitter Who Loves Your Child You are lucky that your child has an adult they love and trust as much as they do. Their relationship can be a source of love and support that could last for many years. Think of all the reasons why you are thankful for your babysitter when you are feeling that tinge of jealousy....