While it’s clear that not everyone can pound out 26.2 miles with a bun in the oven, you may have wondered if it’s generally safe to run during pregnancy. Issues like nausea, weight gain, and loose joints can certainly make going for a jog more challenging during pregnancy—but, according to experts, they don’t have to keep you from lacing up your running shoes. Here’s what you need to know about starting (or continuing) to run while pregnant....
The reality is that whether you work from home, part-time, full-time, or have a flexible or rigid schedule, it can’t be perfect all the time. Somewhere along the line sacrifices will be made. The best balance is different for everyone. For some of us, this will depend on our ability to find help, while for others it may come down to scheduling, time management, or flexibility. We have heard from a number of working moms, and found that they share lots of commonalities; they are working hard, and should be able to have the best of both worlds....
For athletes just starting out, swapping high fives with the opposing team after a game may seem like a minor detail, not a meaningful gesture. But moments like these lay the groundwork for true team play. Lessons in Sportsmanship for Kids Talk to your young players about these 10 important principles of sportsmanship starting at age 5 or 6, and continue the conversation as they get older and sports get more competitive....
Pros & Cons Little Otter is a pediatric online therapy company that’s trying to help address this problem by providing accessible mental health care for children ages 0 to 14 and their families. To determine how well it is delivering these services, I signed up to test its parent coaching services. We also surveyed 105 Little Otter users, spoke with therapists that are subject matter experts, and evaluated the company against 54 other online teletherapy companies....
Fidget Toys You can get sets of nifty fidget toys, of all kinds and sizes and shapes, from many occupational therapy catalogs, but you can also assemble a good batch of them yourself, from easy-to-find items. Try, for starters: A balloon filled with sand and knotted securely A smooth stone A palm-size seashell An old set of keys A combination lock Weighted Items Weighted blankets and vests can exert a calming influence on your child, but seeing the prices some companies charge for them can have the opposite effect on you....
And while there are many factors involving the female reproductive system that could lead to pregnancy challenges, it is important to note that male infertility is a factor in 40-50% of all couples who are having trouble conceiving. “We recommend male [fertility] assessment if a couple has been trying to get pregnant for a year,” says Jennifer Knudtson, MD, an OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist with AspireFertility in San Antonio, Texas....
Learn more about the common risk factors for first- and second-trimester miscarriage and how that risk decreases once the heartbeat is seen. Beyond the fetal heartbeat, we provide an overview of early developmental milestones you can expect during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Miscarriage After Seeing a Heartbeat There are several different factors that may affect your risk of a miscarriage in the first or second trimester of your pregnancy....
Misoprostol for Managing Miscarriage Misoprostol is labeled as an ulcer medication but has been found to be an effective option for miscarriage management. Using the drug for the management of missed or incomplete miscarriages is considered to be an “off-label” use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, using this medication to manage miscarriage has been well-studied and is widely recommended. Misoprostol is sometimes used in combination with an antiprogesterone drug called mifepristone (also known as Mifeprex or RU486)....
In March 2020, at 7 months pregnant, Graham was furloughed indefinitely. While home with her baby and thinking about her next move, inspiration struck. Now, a little over a year later, she is the owner and founder of Aperfit Consulting, a consulting firm that helps retail business owners improve their employee retention. The pandemic lockdown allowed Graham to launch her venture and reach the large droves of people who were operating remotely....
If I Were Here What Would I Say? “Yes it is true that I never got to see all that this world holds. The flowers, the trees, grass—or a bright sunny day. Not even the smiling faces of my loving family. But in my heart I have seen all of these things, even in my short time.” — Lorraine Lehman-Jones Light “My little man, down what centuries of light did you travel to reach us here, your stay so short-lived;In the twinkling of an eye you were moving on, bearing our name and a splinter of the human cross we suffer; flashed upon us like a beacon, we wait in darkness for that light to come round, knowing at heart you shine forever for us....
The Arabic variation of the name Nora can be spelled Noora or Nura and also means “light.” Interestingly, there are also several towns in Australia, Sweden, and the United States named Nora. Sometimes, Nora is short for names like Eleanor and Eleanora, and other times it is used as a stand-alone name. How Popular is the Name Nora? According to 2020 data from the Social Security Administration, Nora is the 30th most popular name for girls in the United States....
There are a lot of things on your mind. Why did this happen? Is there anything you could have done differently? How will you tell your family and friends? What are you going to do with the gifts you got at your shower? It’s probably hard to concentrate on anything right now. One thing that may not have occurred to you is what’s going to happen to you physically. Unlike a miscarriage, your choices are a lot more limited in a late pregnancy loss (a....
Typically, when kids become too compliant and flexible, often at the expense of their own wants and needs, they have fallen into the trap of people pleasing. While this may not seem obvious, people pleasers are one of the primary targets of bullies. Why People Pleasing Is Harmful Engaging in people pleasing is draining and prevents those who participate in it from getting their needs met. In fact, research suggests that people will often engage in people pleasing if they think it will make other people happy or more comfortable, but in the end their efforts can be self-destructive and damaging....
Unfortunately, a recent study published in the journal Nature Food found that polypropylene baby bottles might in fact be releasing upwards of 16 million particles of microplastics per liter into your baby’s formula. But there’s no need to panic, the study also offered recommendations for how to safely sanitize bottles and warm your baby’s formula without risking exposure to harmful microplastics. Study Findings and Conflicting Recommendations The study explains, “Polypropylene-based products are commonly used for food preparation and storage, but their capacity to release microplastics is poorly understood....
Most of the products in short supply are liquid forms, which is what is typically used for children. If you’re seeing the news of the nationwide shortage, you may be feeling concerned about what medications are available should your kid come home from daycare or school sick. What is Amoxicillin Used For? Amoxicillin is the go-to for so many pediatricians. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists amoxicillin as the first medication for infections in children....
