From African and Arabic to Latin and Germanic origins, Black names are filled with deep meaning, and many also stem from historic roots. Names like Destiny and Imani come from a strong belief in fate and faith, while a name like Azha has a more astrological interpretation. Before settling on a name, take a look at the list below to gain some insight into a few options for your baby....
Overview Pierced nipples do not usually cause complications with breastfeeding. In general, piercings in the nipple will not affect your breast milk supply or your ability to make breast milk. Piercings on other areas of the breast may interfere with milk production or nursing but usually are not a cause for concern, and most likely, you can still breastfeed. The main issue is safety for the baby regarding the jewelry that goes in the piercing....
Up to 17% of people who are postpartum suffer from PPD, and the disease is considered both underrecognized and undertreated. Babies whose mothers suffer from PPD tend to cry more and have sleep problems and difficulty with temperament. Later in life, these children may have more behavior problems. Further, parents who suffer from PPD are at an increased risk of suicide. Knowing more about how breastfeeding may play a role in reducing the risk of PPD indicates a need for more breastfeeding support, such as accessible lactation consultants and increased breastfeeding education....
Some people prefer to pack two bags—one that contains the items they need for the birth and the other for things they want to have on-hand postpartum. It may be helpful to have your partner or a family member bring your postpartum bag to you later so, you won’t have so many things to sort through early in your hospital stay. Keep in mind that a hospital stay after a C-section is generally longer than a hospital stay after vaginal birth....
The simple answer is that, yes, trauma can lead to the unfortunate loss of pregnancy. The actual risk is largely influenced by the stage of pregnancy and the severity of the accident. The female body is built to withstand a certain amount of bumps and bruises when carrying an embryo or fetus. However, certain circumstances or conditions increase the likelihood of miscarriage (loss within the first 20 weeks) or stillbirth (loss after the first 20 weeks) following an injury....
In fact, babies can see a chiropractor at any age, and there may be some benefits to it. “Chiropractic care is gentle and non-invasive, and it can be very helpful for babies who are experiencing colic, gas, or other types of discomfort,” says Steve Hruby, DC, a doctor of chiropractic and the founder of Kaizen Progressive Health, a chiropractic care facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here’s what you need to know about your baby and chiropractic care....
While eating fish has many benefits for you and your unborn baby, some kinds of fish need to be eaten in limited amounts or even avoided completely. This includes fish that are high in mercury, like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, bigeye tuna, and more. (Curious about mercury levels? Check the Food and Drug Administration’s handy table.) Fortunately, tilapia doesn’t fall on that list. “Tilapia is low in methyl mercury [and it] is a great choice nutritionally during pregnancy because it is mild in flavor, high in protein, and contains vitamins and minerals such as B12, niacin, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorous,” says Bailey Oschman, RD, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in pre and postnatal exercise and nutrition and the co-owner of Fit Mama In 30....
If you are a back sleeper, you may have heard that sleeping on your back is a pregnancy no-no. Naturally, you may be worried, especially if you wake to find that you have spent most of the night on your back. Turns out, sleeping on your back is fine during the first and second trimesters. However, back sleeping needs is not safe during the third trimester. This is because lying on your back increases your risk of reducing blood flow to the uterus, which can cause serious complications, including stillbirth....
Wondering about the rules around getting a tattoo during your nine months of baby-making? Here’s what you need to know. Safety of Getting Inked During Pregnancy There are plenty of valid reasons you may want to get a tattoo during pregnancy. Maybe you’d like to commemorate this special time in your life with a permanent physical reminder. Or perhaps you had planned to get a tat, only to be surprised by a positive pregnancy test....
What Are Styes and Chalazia? Our eyelids have hundreds of small oil glands near the eyelashes. These glands help to lubricate the eye; sometimes they can become blocked or infected, causing a small red bump. Here are the two most common causes of eyelid bumps in children: Chalazia: When an oil gland becomes blocked, it is called a chalazion. A chalazion tends to look swollen, tender, red, and lumpy, and sometimes it can grow as large as a pea....
Prostaglandin is a hormone that is produced in several parts of the body. Its function depends on which part of the body it’s made. Prostaglandin is responsible for controlling the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and inducing labor in the female reproductive system. A synthetic version of prostaglandin is used in Cervidil, to relax the muscles of the cervix and induce labor. Cervidil is also known as dinoprostone, which is its generic name....
Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) is a medical issue that can arise during childbirth. It occurs when a baby is having trouble getting through the birth canal. The baby may be very large or in a difficult delivery position, or the mom’s pelvis may be too small for the baby to pass safely. Here’s what you need to know about CPD, including how often this delivery complication happens, the risks, and how doctors treat it....
What Is Sadfishing? Journalist Rebecca Reid coined the term sadfishing in 2019 in a situation involving Kendall Jenner. Here’s what happened: Jenner posted on Instagram about having acne; and initially, the model received a great deal of sympathy from the online community. Then people realized that her posts were actually part of an advertising campaign for the acne medication, Proactiv. Reid labeled Jenner’s behavior sadfishing. Whether it was true or not, Reid accused Jenner of making exaggerated claims online for the sole purpose of gaining attention, likes, followers, or sympathy....
Nuchal Cord Conditions A nuchal cord is a fairly common condition, occurring in less one-third of all deliveries. The potential that it will happen increases with gestational age. For instance, studies have found that at 20 weeks, nuchal cords occur in just 6% of pregnancies and by 42 weeks that increases to 29%. There are two types of nuchal cords—Type A and Type B—and one or more loops around the neck can occur....
“There is some thought that, much like allergy shots, using raw locally-sourced honey would help a person desensitize to allergens,” says Sarah Adams, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital. But just how effective is that approach? Here we take a look at how impactful this natural remedy might—or might not—be. Read on to hear what experts say, including whether or not honey is safe to give your child....
Gifted Children This practice is especially problematic when talking about gifted children, who often feel different from other kids in their class, and sometimes don’t feel accepted. In order to fit in, or to avoid being bullied or singled out, some gifted children will deliberately not perform as well as they can in school. They may intentionally miss questions on a test, fail to turn in homework, or say they don’t know the answer to a question if the teacher calls on them when in fact they know the answer quite well....
In an ectopic or tubal pregnancy, implantation of the zygote/embryo most often takes place in the fallopian tubes. Since the growth of an ectopic pregnancy in the fallopian tubes would rupture the tubes before the end of the first trimester, the pregnancy cannot result in the birth of a baby. In fact, an untreated ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency and can be fatal if it ruptures without prompt treatment....
