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In some women, this condition can increase the chance of miscarriage, but this condition is very rare. It is believed to be genetic, however, because double uteri tend to run in families. If you have the condition, you might want to ask your older family members if they know of other women among your relatives who’ve had the same diagnosis. Diagnosis Doctors might detect a double uterus through a number of imaging studies, such as hysterosalpingogram, sonohysterogram, ultrasound or even MRI....

You may be surprised to find that you can participate in many physical activities during pregnancy. You may even be able to continue doing the exercises you did before becoming pregnant. But it’s important to talk to your doctor first. Your doctor will evaluate your activity level, your health, and the health of your pregnancy. Together with your doctor, you can make an informed decision about the types and amount of exercise that is best for you....

The questions you ask should be tailored towards your needs, and should always serve the purpose of opening up the lines of communications between you and your birth team. Some of the answers might be dependent upon your practitioner, while other policies will be determined by the hospital or birth center. These policies can have a serious impact on how you labor or give birth, including your postpartum stay. Here are some questions to help get you started in formulating what you need to ask at your place of birth:...

While it’s recommended to focus on eating nutrient dense foods during pregnancy and to take a prenatal vitamin, a healthcare professional may recommend additional supplements—like protein powder—to make it easier to meet your nutrition needs. This can be especially true if you battle nausea throughout the pregnancy or if you follow a plant-based diet. If a protein powder is recommended for your pregnancy, it’s important to choose one that is third-party tested and doesn’t have harmful ingredients....

Causes of Breathing Difficulties in Preterm Infants Breathing difficulties develop in premature babies because their lungs don’t have the chance to reach full maturity in the womb. As a result, they can experience any number of complications resulting from an immature respiratory system. Among the most commonly seen conditions: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a disorder caused by the lack of surfactant in the lungs. These are the substances that allow the muscles of the lung to smoothly expand and contract....

Signs That You Might Be Overly Strict Parents Strict parents are overly rigid and won’t make any exceptions to their rules. If you have a long list of rules and don’t find it easy to have a sense of humor when your kids break any of them, you might be too strict. Kids might be more likely to lie or hide things from strict parents, because they’re afraid of the consequences....

Here is a look at some of the major categories of knowing if your class will meet your breastfeeding needs. 1. Your Instructor Has the Right Qualifications Those who teach breastfeeding classes have a variety of backgrounds. While there is not one perfect background to have, there are those who have the perfect mix of the needed qualifications. The first is typically a breastfeeding background. Is your teacher an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) or a certified lactation counselor (CLC)?...

While most of your child’s nutrients come from your breast milk, there are a few vitamins and minerals that healthy breastfed newborns might not get enough of through breastfeeding alone. Pediatricians typically recommend these vitamin and mineral supplements for breastfed babies. Learn more about supplements for breastfed babies. Vitamin K There is only a small amount of vitamin K in breast milk, and all babies have low levels of vitamin K when they’re born....

Trim Baby’s Nails You will need to keep your baby’s nails well-trimmed. Despite how paper-thin baby fingernails can be, they can seem like little claws at times. Since newborns do not have perfectly developed motor control yet, they will often bat their arms around and may scratch themselves—or you—in the process. Baby fingernails grow fast, so you will need to trim them approximately twice a week. Toenails are not as sharp and grow slower, so you will likely only need to trim them once or twice a month....

Tobacco use is the world’s leading cause of preventable death. The best way to prevent smoking-related deaths is to prevent children from picking up the habit. When your child is young, they still look to you as the ultimate authority on what’s right and what’s wrong—so start the discussion early, using these tips to get you on the right path. Focus on What Your Child Cares About As you know, the worst part about smoking is the many types of cancer, lung problems, and other health problems that it can cause....

According to Marni Brand, LCSW, dolls provide an opportunity for all kids to develop important nurturing skills. “Don’t leave out the boys! They will benefit just as much from fostering empathy and nurturing through role-playing and social skill-building with dolls,” she says. The nice thing about dolls is there is such a wide range on the market. That means you can surely find the right doll for your budget, child’s age, and interest....

Look for recommended ages on the manufacturer’s listing, and use your judgment about your child’s abilities to ensure safe play. Plus, don’t forget to think about storage and how much space you need to properly store snow toys. We carefully considered design, material, age recommendations, ease of use, and safety when reviewing products. Here are the snow toys that’ll turn a regular snow day into an epic one. Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $11 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $8 Price at time of publication: $4 Price at time of publication: $70 Price at time of publication: $13 If a snowman isn’t your style, there are 21 other styles to choose from—including pizza, corgi, and magical rainbow....

“Fever is something we need to evaluate in a baby under 2 months because their immune systems are more delicate, and they don’t have a developed blood-brain barrier that basically keeps things separate from the blood and separate from the brain,” Mona Amin, DO, a board-certified general pediatrician based in Florida and member of Buybuy Baby’s Parenting Pros, tells Verywell Family. “So we want to make sure that there’s no infection that’s coming into the blood or brain....

Consider if the warmer has an antimicrobial lining to prevent the growth of mold while keeping in mind a night light and viewing window will come in handy at night. We carefully considered these features, along with design, value, power source, and capacity when reviewing products. Here are the best wipe warmers to keep your baby (and your hands!) warm and comfortable. The Prince Lionheart Prince Lionheart Evo Wipes Warmer earned our top spot because this wipe warmer doesn’t dry out or brown wipes, and prevents bacterial growth....

No matter which tools you use, there are a few things to know before you begin. “The key item to keep in mind when it comes to baby nail clipping is that even if you clip the ‘white’ edge of the nails completely, they are still quite sharp. So, you cannot end the presence of sharp nails, no matter what you do,” says pediatrician Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, of Akron Children’s Hospital....

Seasonality, personal preference, and durability are also important features to consider when shopping for your child’s pajamas. Avoid any pajamas that have loose ribbons, decorations, or other ornamentation that could fall off and be a choking or strangulation hazard. We researched the top picks from trusted brands with these helpful features in mind. These are the best kids’ pajamas on the market today. Besides the lush fabric, what sets Posh Peanut apart are the patterns: they’re sophisticated, stylish, and truly unique....

But not all night-lights are conducive to good sleep. “The most important thing in choosing a night-light is the color; the light should offer a warm, red/amber/orange hue option,” explains Allison Panesar, founder and certified sleep consultant at the Sleep Collaborative. “The night-light also should be quite dim or have a dimmer, as using a night-light that is too bright can make sleep more difficult. You also do not want to place the night-light too close to the child’s crib or bed whenever possible....

But of course, most teens break curfew at least a time or two. The way you respond to your teen coming home late makes a big difference in how often it happens. If your child comes home late, don’t waste your energy yelling. And skip the long lecture about how worried you were or how something horrible could have happened. Instead, create consequences that teach your teen life lessons. Here are the most effective ways to respond when your teen breaks curfew: Temporarily Reduce Curfew Time If your teen arrives home 20 minutes late, make curfew 20 minutes earlier for a week....

Family, friends, family counselors, and your child’s pediatrician are all potential resources for effective discipline practices. However, it can be tricky to know which ones are most likely to work with your kids. If you’re looking for proven techniques, try these parenting expert-tested discipline techniques. Learn more about the best parenting advice from 10 top experts in the field. Best Parenting Advice To help you get answers about which discipline strategies work best, 10 parenting experts offered their most important parenting tips....