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But sometimes the body has trouble passing the tissue, and the miscarriage remains incomplete until a woman seeks treatment. If the tissue isn’t removed, the incomplete miscarriage can cause very heavy bleeding, prolonged bleeding, or an infection. Symptoms of an Incomplete Miscarriage The main symptoms of an incomplete miscarriage are similar to other types of miscarriage, and may include: Backache or back pain Abdominal pain or cramping Disappearance of early pregnancy symptoms (such as morning sickness or breast tenderness) Vaginal bleeding...

If your baby is light-skinned, their eyes are probably still blue and will be in a state of flux until around six months to one year of age. If your baby has darker skin, their eyes are probably brown and will remain so, though they may darken or lighten in the first year. Their vision isn’t as good as their hearing (which is nearly perfect at birth), but it’s about 20/200....

The most common cause of pregnancy loss is chromosomal abnormalities, an issue over which parents have no control. The following list does not cover every possible infection that can occur during pregnancy, but it touches on some of the most common that pregnant people may have concerns about. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but as it is a vaginal infection, many women will notice its characteristic “fishy” odor, particularly after intercourse....

How to Ensure Sufficient Iron Intake in Toddlers Eating iron-rich, healthy foods is the number one way to prevent and treat iron deficiency. Foods that are usually considered to be good sources of iron include: Red meats, fish, and poultry Iron-fortified cereal Oatmeal Beans (black, kidney, lima, navy, pinto, soy beans) Tofu Greens (collard, kale, mustard, spinach, kale, turnip green) Iron-fortified breads Egg yolks Dried fruits (raisins, prunes, apricots) Natural peanut butter...

She thought that by raising a physically healthy and academically advanced child, she was doing all the right things. But now she knows her focus was always on the “wrong” things, which made Zimo struggle. “I had many unrealistic expectations for him. He was unhappy, not confident. It brought me frustration, as well,” she explains. Li did what any mother would do: she consulted the internet. But she didn’t like what she found....

Causes Learning disabilities in basic math skills likely involve difficulty with language processing and visual reasoning skill centers of the brain. Math learning disabilities are believed to be hereditary or developmental. Learning disabilities in math are not solely the result of problems with ​expressive or receptive language, visual, or hearing problems, or hand-eye coordination. However, learning disabilities can be complicated by these conditions. Common Symptoms People with learning disabilities in basic math may have little difficulty writing numbers on paper, but they do not understand the relationship between numbers and quantities....

A recent study in Frontiers in Public Health surveyed over 6,000 caregivers about their children’s behavioral changes during quarantine. Those with children under age 6 reported increased irritability (34.7%); sleep disorders, including problems falling asleep and night awakenings (19% each); and stress symptoms, including restlessness (18.6%) and separation anxiety (16.4%). If you’re a fully vaccinated parent, ready for a summer of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” here are some strategies you can start building at home to make being waited on an experience really worth the wait....

When to Expect Your Period When you can expect your period to return is probably the most common question women have about physical recovery after a miscarriage, and the answer varies depending on the person. There are several factors that affect the timing of when you will resume menstruation, including: The regularity of your menstrual cycle: If your cycle was unpredictable prior to your early pregnancy loss, it will likely be the same after your miscarriage....

Electives are classes that your student may choose to take that aren’t necessarily required. The electives your child’s school offers may differ from electives at other schools. Below are a few considerations when it comes time to sign up for middle school electives. Common Electives Your child’s middle school may send them home with a list of electives to choose from, or they may go over elective possibilities at orientation or when your child attends the school tour or open house....

If your pregnancy loss involves a medical emergency such as a ruptured ectopic pregnancy or a hemorrhage, you will most likely need to have surgery. If you do have a choice in your treatment, each of your options have possible pros and cons depending on your situation, medical history, and personal preferences. Waiting for Natural Miscarriage Early in pregnancy, a miscarriage will be very similar to a heavy, crampy menstrual period....

Because heart rate generally decreases as body size increases, babies have the highest pulse. Heart rate slows down as a child grows. Knowing what a normal pulse rate is and how to check your child’s pulse can help you avoid unnecessary worry about your child’s heart rate. It can also help you identify a slow or fast pulse when your child is sick and let you know when to seek medical attention....

That’s right, the age-old screen time debate has been given new life during this pandemic, as many parents have increasingly turned to screens for all sorts of entertainment and educational opportunities for their kids. A study released in the Journal of Children and Media takes a look at the intersection of parental stress (of which there’s plenty) and screen time (of which there’s also plenty) to see how stress plays a role in whether and how mothers and fathers set screen time limits....

What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? PID causes infection and subsequent scar tissue in the reproductive organs which may lead to infertility. The signs and symptoms of PID can be mild to severe and can be easily confused with those of other diseases, including endometriosis or appendicitis. With acute PID, the symptoms are usually more severe (often sending someone to the emergency room and can require hospitalization). If someone has chronic PID, the symptoms might be barely noticeable or vague, which can make diagnosing the condition difficult or prolonged....

Pregnancy symptoms are different for each person and with each pregnancy. And it can be difficult to distinguish premenstrual symptoms from signs of pregnancy. Once your period is late, take a pregnancy test so you’ll know for sure. The only way to confirm whether or not you’re pregnant is through a pregnancy test or ultrasound. Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms Not everyone will experience these symptoms (and if you don’t have them, that doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant or that your pregnancy is not viable)....

Brought to the spotlight by famous women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer who have gone through it, hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare disorder, but research has shown it can affect moms both physically and mentally and have a serious impact on a pregnancy. HG is marked by severe and persistent nausea and vomiting before the 20th week of pregnancy. While the causality between hyperemesis gravidarum and depression is not yet fully explored, and possible causes of the condition itself are not entirely understood, it’s not difficult to see how these symptoms could lead to depressive symptoms in pregnancy....

Luckily, in the majority of cases, sex is perfectly safe from the beginning of pregnancy through the end. Here’s what you should know about this common concern. What the Research Says In the past, doctors may have been hesitant to permit sex during pregnancy, however, we now understand that those recommendations were based more on presumption and bias than true scientific evidence. Sex during pregnancy is widely considered safe. Unless your doctor specifically advises you otherwise, there’s generally no reason to worry....

Children deal with school stress, bullying, friend drama, grief, and more throughout childhood. Sometimes children are embarrassed or scared to tell a parent or caregiver that something is wrong, and other times the adults in their lives are unsure if a problem is fleeting or something more serious. Fortunately, there are a lot of options for parents or caregivers when it comes to finding help for their children. Whether you seek help from a pediatrician, a school counselor, or mental health professional, no parent should feel alone when it comes to protecting their child’s mental health....