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It is theoretically possible for a tendency toward miscarriages to be hereditary and to run in families, and a few studies have suggested that unexplained recurrent miscarriages might sometimes run in families. It is worth mentioning your family history at your preconception visit with your doctor. However, this doesn’t mean that your risk of miscarriage is necessarily any higher than average. Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage Doctors find a possible cause in only about half of women who experience recurrent miscarriages....

Here are some suggestions to help make birthdays memorable and happy events for everyone involved. Keep It Simple When you’ve already got a houseful, it can help to limit the number of guests at a birthday party. A general rule of thumb for singletons is to invite one child per year of age—for example, three guests for a three-year-old, four for a four-year-old. That ratio is generally also appropriate for multiples....

Special education teachers typically use standardized diagnostic assessment, observations, and analysis of student work to identify specific areas of weakness. Teachers then develop instruction and select appropriate strategies. Are you concerned that your child might have a learning disability in math? Speak with your child’s teacher, principal or school counselor if she has any of the signs of math learning disabilities covered in this review. Learning Disabilities in Basic Math Children with learning disabilities in math may have difficulty with remembering math facts, steps in problem-solving, complex rules, and formulas....

One event you might not have prepared for is Father’s Day. Starting in May, stores tend to fill up with gift ideas for Dad, cards, and endless reminders of the approaching date. So how do you deal? While there’s no right or wrong way to spend the holiday after a miscarriage, here are some ideas for taking care of yourself during this emotional time. Give Yourself a Break First of all, there’s no reason you shouldn’t feel free to just ignore the holiday altogether....

You can use the photos below to learn what to look for during your own ultrasound or you can compare your photos to these images to see what your best guess is as to the sex of your baby. Remember, this is for fun and comparison, you should always ask questions of your doctor or midwife. Sometimes this lack of clarity has to do with the ultrasound equipment, the mother’s weight, the baby’s size…There are many factors involved in getting a clear picture from an ultrasound....

The First Response product has been discontinued as of the spring of 2015. But they weren’t the only source for at-home FSH tests. There are other tests available for purchase online. Some of these tests claim to tell you if you’ve reached menopause, while others say they test your ovarian reserves or fertility potential. Should you try one? Short answer… no. Don’t waste your money. Here’s why. How the Tests Work They work in a similar way as at-home pregnancy tests....

Egyptian baby names today are a blend of ancient traditional names and modern names influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture. If you’ve ever thought of giving your child an Egyptian name, here are more than a few to pick from. You can balance the old and the new by picking both a traditional and modern Egyptian name for your baby. There was an error. Please try again.

Counting Pregnancy It is important to know that pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks from the first day of your last period to the completion of the pregnancy, labor, and birth. Your practitioner will use the weeks to help figure out where you are in pregnancy and what should be happening at what point. These weeks are also broken into trimesters: First Trimester (Weeks 1 to 13)Second Trimester (Weeks 14 to 27)Third Trimester (Weeks 28+)...

Making the back-to-school transition a positive and nurturing experience means starting school on the right foot. What better way to do that than to start the year off with a back-to-school ritual? How Back-to-School Rituals Help Kids Back-to-school rituals help our kids stay grounded as they make the transition from the carefree days of summer to the more structured days of school. These traditions can help ease anxiety by framing the experience as something welcoming and special....

Lead researcher Margaret H. Sibley, PhD., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a researcher at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, said the study was important because doctors still aren’t sure whether children with ADHD can fully recover from it. “Most research tracking children with ADHD over time stops after one adult check-in,” explains Sibley. “In fact, estimates of how many children outgrow their ADHD range from 20% to 95%....

“I wanted someone who could understand what I was going through when I was pregnant. So I switched from my regular male gynecologist to a female because she had had babies herself,” says first-time mom, Andrea. Does knowing what a contraction feels like make your doctor a better doctor? Probably not, particularly considering that there are female doctors who have never given birth or never had a contraction either. This can certainly be something that aids with empathy, but there are a lot of things that can help with this that have nothing to do with doing it themselves....

Choose something simple and colorful; possibly geared to a slightly lower age level, and never above. You don’t want to send something too unfamiliar or complicated to a child who doesn’t feel well. If the child is in a hospital, a soft stuffed animal is often just what they want, even when they are older. But it’s also nice to have a simple amusement for the long hours in bed during recovery....

As a former fashion publicist and new mom, I immediately gravitated toward using a basic black leather shoulder bag as a diaper bag. It served its purpose when my son was an infant, but now that he’s a toddler, I feel like I am constantly digging for snacks, toys, wipes, etc., and my tote, with just a few side pockets, was not cutting it. I came across the HaloVa Diaper Bag Backpack and liked that it didn’t scream, “I’m a diaper bag!...

Others experience eczema for the first time while pregnant. The itchy, inflamed skin patches may linger (or show up for the first time) after your baby is born, too. Wondering why eczema often pops up with pregnancy and during the postpartum stage, and how to keep your symptoms in check? Here is a guide for managing your eczema after delivery and beyond, including which treatments and medications are safe while breastfeeding....

The study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family in June, followed 203 couples who were having their first child and observed both the pregnancy and postpartum period. The results showed that it’s possible to have a baby and still be happily married. About the Study During the study, couples were categorized into four groups at the end of that first postpartum year. What they discovered was that 46% of them retained high satisfaction and commitment, and 35% reported “moderately high” satisfaction and high commitment....

But a packed lunch–especially one that is balanced–can give your child the fuel they need to power through the day as well as help them create habits that can last them into high school, college, and beyond. A lunch packed with nutritional balance in mind can help provide steady energy for the rest of the afternoon. These seven tips will teach you how to pack a balanced lunch that your tween will actually want to eat....

Overview There are two situations in which a woman wouldn’t be aware of her pregnancy. Both suggest that there are significant psychological issues at work. Hidden pregnancies are those that are intentionally hidden: The mom knows she’s pregnant but doesn’t admit it. Denied, or negated, pregnancies occur when the mother does not notice the symptoms of pregnancy. Hidden Pregnancy Signs Signs of a hidden pregnancy are the same as regular pregnancy signs, though they may sometimes be less pronounced....