Wonderful! It is not only possible, it is fairly easy and the chances are you will produce a significant amount of milk. It is not complicated, but it is different from breastfeeding a baby with whom you have been pregnant for 9 months. Breastfeeding and Breast Milk There are really two objectives involved in nursing an adopted baby. One is getting your baby to breastfeed. The other is producing breastmilk....
Having a newborn baby in your home can be as exhausting as it is wonderful—so sometimes, it’s easy to let precious moments go by without commemorating them. If you’re looking for a keepsake that new parents will love and children will appreciate as they get older, a hand and footprint picture frame kit is a quick and easy way to make a memory that’ll last a lifetime. This kit, from the husband and wife-owned baby care company Bubzi Co, is a top seller online....
Although this medication is considered safe to take while nursing, some doctors still warn of possible side effects. “Babies can definitely feel the effects of any medications that pass through the breastmilk,” says Neela Sethi Young, MD, a MAM Baby ambassador, practicing pediatrician, and lactation expert based in California. “Their side effects are generally a milder version of what mothers feel.” This could include drowsiness. Read on to learn how to properly heal from a cold or flu while breastfeeding, and how and when it’s appropriate to take a medication like Mucinex....
Here’s what you need to know about the risks associated with developing chlamydia during pregnancy, as well as information about testing and treatment. Does Chlamydia Cause Miscarriage? There is some evidence that chlamydia infection during pregnancy could play a role in miscarriage. In 2011, a Swiss study of blood, vaginal fluid, and placenta samples from women found a higher rate of signs of chlamydia in women who miscarried compared to women who carried their babies to term....
Although stress can be more challenging to manage during pregnancy, it’s important to try to relax. Stress, especially chronic stress, can increase your risk of having a small baby or going into premature labor (also known as preterm labor). Stress and Preterm Labor The beginning of labor is a complex process that is not fully understood. Multiple hormones and body systems in both mother and baby are involved, and predicting when labor will start is very difficult....
Mucus, Temperature, and Ovulation Usually, fertile cervical mucus—a watery to raw egg-white like vaginal discharge—will precede ovulation. If you’re charting your basal body temperature, and ovulation occurred, you’d expect to see a sustained temperature rise within a few days of seeing your most fertile cervical mucus. If you don’t seem to get a temperature rise at all, it could be for a few different reasons. Let’s take a look at the possible explanations....
Tips for Choosing the Outfit Here are things to keep in mind to ensure the baby’s homecoming outfit is comfortable, travels well, and looks great in pictures. Consider the Season Infants usually need to wear one additional layer of clothing over what adults would wear, except when it’s very hot. Think about what season it will be when the baby arrives, and plan the type of outfit accordingly. If you’ll need to be outside in the cold, baby’s going-home outfit should also fit easily inside a sweater or thin jacket....
But, as Anita Somani, MD, an OB/GYN with Ohio Health Physician Group points out, “Conception is not a perfect process.” If you are wondering why first trimester miscarriage may happen or what factors might influence it, be sure to read on. We turned to some experts to examine the signs and symptoms, the factors and risks that contribute to early pregnancy loss, as well as some of the myths surrounding miscarriages....
In fact, research shows edema impacts about three-quarters of pregnant people, usually between weeks 22 and 27 of pregnancy. To combat this common issue, many healthcare professionals recommend wearing compression socks. “Compression socks give extra support to a limb to help decrease swelling or edema from building up in the area,” says Kelly Sturm, DPT, CLT-LANA, a physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. “They are primarily used for prevention or maintenance in pregnancy....
Depending on the cause of the soreness, a nipple cream or moisturizer may help. Some over-the-counter products are soothing and safe, but others can cause even more problems. And, for some situations, only a prescription will bring relief. So, if your nipples are sore, first check and correct your baby’s latch. Then, talk to your doctor to try to find out what’s causing the pain and what you can do to treat it....
While previous research on curiosity involved older children and adults, a recent study from John Hopkins University, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is one of the initial studies to focus on pre-verbal babies. If your toddler is captivated by magic tricks and can’t get enough of illusions and other fascinating antics, this could be a prediction of their future cognitive ability, say the researchers. A Closer Look at the Study To figure out to what extent individual babies respond to the world differently, the researchers studied 65 babies over time, gauging their interest in magic tricks....
Using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), researchers found button batteries caused 85% of the recorded injuries that listed the type of battery involved, though not all reports included this information. The study also revealed that 84% of patients in the last decade were 5 years of age or younger, and they tended to have more severe injuries than older children. “We’re seeing more and more of these injuries come into our ERs and hospitals around the country,” said Kris Jatana, MD, a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, leader of the National Button Battery Task Force, and co-author of the study....
Overview Diclegis is a prescription medication that is FDA-approved to treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. It is a product of Duchesnay USA, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to women’s health. A major focus of their mission is to develop medicines that are safe and effective to use during pregnancy. Diclegis is a combination of two drugs: Pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 mg. Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Low levels of pyridoxine in the body can contribute to morning sickness, so supplementation of vitamin B6 can help reduce nausea and vomiting....
How to Read Pregnancy Test Results There are different features of a pregnancy test. Each feature can provide different information. Pregnancy Test Lines Pregnancy tests have lines that indicate a couple of things. These lines are to help prevent you from misreading the test and to know if an error has occurred. The main window is the test indicator window. It will typically have two lines. One line indicates that the test is working properly (control line), and the second line is considered the actual pregnancy test line....
Fetal kick counts are simple, free, and easy to do with no special equipment. This method is about monitoring the movement of your baby. While all babies move in different amounts and different times, most healthy babies will move frequently in the uterus. How to Do a Fetal Kick Count The first thing you want to do is pick your baby’s most active time of the day to begin. After you’ve eaten may be a good time to try....
Most children nowadays receive vaccination against chickenpox, but the virus is still circulating in the population because it is highly contagious and some families choose not to (or are unable to) vaccinate their children. Chickenpox can be risky in pregnancy if the mother is unvaccinated and has not already had the disease. Most likely, it will not cause miscarriage, but it can cause birth defects and stillbirth, depending on the timing of exposure and other factors....
Despite the disappointment of limited activities and events, it is still possible to have a fun summer as a family with a little creativity. We’ve rounded up a list of alternatives for families who might be taking a hiatus from more crowded adventures this summer. Here are dozens of options to make this season one to remember. When You Can’t Visit the Pool Swimming is synonymous with summer—but having unvaccinated kids may mean avoiding public or community pools this year....
Extracurricular activities provide numerous benefits for our children, and it’s a good idea to keep your child involved. Below are tips to help you broaden your child’s horizons and find a passion or a hobby that lasts a lifetime. Mix It Up It’s perfectly OK for your child to try a little bit of everything rather than fixate on one sport or activity. Even if your tween switches from one extracurricular activity to another, she’s learning new skills and discovering things about herself....
Melissa Ramage, a mom of two says, “I do take first day of school pics. I think it’s an exciting day to remember! It’s fun to look back and see the different ways they changed each year. This year is the first time ever I’m using a chalkboard since the youngest starts Pre-K. I thought it’s cute to have to know what grade they were going into when u look back at the pics....
Praise and Other Incentives for Good Grades The best good grades rewards show how proud you are of your kids. Your praise may be an excited, “Congratulations,” a high five or a hug and kissfest. Praise can also come in the form of putting the report card on the refrigerator where everyone can see it. Or maybe you prefer to show your praise with a free printable certificate. Take a picture of them with their report card and frame it....
