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Your partner can rub your back while in this position. Or they can simply hold you up. You could also have someone else, like your doula, rub your back while you focus on your husband. Using a partner to squat can add stability, particularly if you’re feeling shaky, which is common later in labor. This position also works well if you’re not used to squatting. I like that it also allows you to feel really close to your partner and that you can face them or face outwards....

Not only does this information vary from state to state and district-to-district, but it will also be different for private versus public schools. Additionally, the requirements for medical evaluations are based on your child’s grade, and typically certain vaccinations are required at specific ages. And it makes a difference whether your child plays sports. While all schools require vaccinations (or exemptions from vaccinations), some may not require a physical unless a child is involved in sports....

For Bowman to be the mother she wanted to be, moving to a more rural setting was the first step. “For me, being a parent is about creating an environment that allows them to do their thing well,” says the mom-of-two. “I’ve always felt that my job as a parent was to get them in the best environment to let them do their natural biological thing.” The other crucial part: Helping them move as much as possible, a piece that is at the heart of Bowman’s work as a biomechanist....

Not only are there great developmental benefits to music activities for kids, but also they offer a fun way to engage with your youngster. Try the 25 games in the list below for children to encourage play through music, songs, dance, and sounds. What Music Activities Teach Kids There are many learning benefits of music games for young children. Benefits may include increased language skills and math comprehension. A 2011 study found a significant connection between a child’s participation in music programs and preparedness for reading and writing skills....

Anterior means towards the front of the mother, so this area of the cervix would be closer to your pubic bone than your tail bone. A cervical lip may be caused for a variety of reasons, including when the pressure from the baby is uneven on the cervix. The goods news about a cervical lip is that you have options to try. Your labor and delivery nurse, doula, doctor, or midwife can help you decide which of these will be best for you....

Researchers looked at survey results from 1,300 individuals with peanut allergies in eight European countries as part of the APPEAL-1 (Allergy to Peanuts imPacting Emotions And Life) study. They found that both children and adults with peanut allergies experience considerable levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, as do caregivers of those who live with peanut allergies. In the 30-minute survey, 76% of individuals with peanut allergies were also allergic to other foods, with another 42% suffering from asthma and 50% having allergic rhinitis....

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is one such issue. The condition, which usually strikes during or right after pregnancy, can have serious consequences for the functionality of your heart, as well as your lungs and other organs. However, while a very serious condition, there are many effective ways to treat peripartum cardiomyopathy, and most mothers are able to lead normal, healthy lives after a timely diagnosis and care plan. What Is Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?...

Before your baby can leave the hospital, healthcare providers will perform a car seat test to determine if your baby can safely ride in a car seat. For babies that cannot safely ride in a car seat, they may need to stay in the hospital a little longer. Or, doctors may recommend they travel in a special car bed. You can help keep your preemie safe in the car by knowing how to safely use a car bed or choosing the right car seat and positioning your baby in it correctly....

You’ve likely heard of postpartum depression—and that’s a good thing. The more that postpartum depression is talked about and understood, the more mothers will seek the help they need so that they can feel better and live full and healthy lives as new moms. But prenatal depression is a maternal mood disorder that hasn’t gotten nearly as much attention as it should. While prenatal depression can be treated, many expecting mothers don’t even know that it’s a “thing” and therefore don’t seek treatment for it....

Follow this checklist, and you’ll be prepared to welcome twins to your family. Since many twins and nearly all triplets and higher-order multiples are born early, you’ll want to schedule a class earlier in your pregnancy than if you were having a singleton baby. There are several things to consider before choosing a double stroller, including stroller style (side-by-side, tandem or jogger-style). Finding the best stroller also depends on how you will use it (indoors or outdoors) and whether you will use it with infant or toddler twins....

Typical Postpartum Weight Loss Immediately after your baby is born, you will lose about 10 to 12 pounds. That’s a combination of your newborn’s weight plus the placenta and the amniotic fluid. Then, during the next few days, you will lose about 5 more pounds of water weight. After that, it’s typical and healthy to lose approximately 2 pounds a month for the next six months. Losing too much weight too quickly is not good for you or your baby....

This is not necessarily a wise choice for labor and birth because there are many reasons why an epidural may not be in your future. Here are a few of the reasons you might not be able to have an epidural. You’re Taking Certain Medications Medications that you take can affect how likely you are to be able to get an epidural. The biggest culprit is blood thinners. Your Blood Work Isn’t Just Right If you have a low platelet count or sometimes other problems with your blood work may make the placement of an epidural riskier....

Teens and tweens that engage in relational aggression can often bully, control, and manipulate others—all under the radar of parents, teachers, and other adults. Some kids are so skilled at this type of bullying that no one would ever suspect them of hurting others. Sometimes, “friends” do relational aggression to each other, making it even harder for kids to speak up. Studies of North American pre-adolescents and adolescents show girls tend to be more relationally aggressive than boys, especially during the fifth through eighth grades....

Although the exact numbers are not known, a survey of the HHS Administration for Children and Families found that 65 babies were abandoned in public places in 1991 and 105 in 1998. They also found that 8 of those infants were found dead in 1991, which increased to 33 in 1998. Safe Haven Laws In response to these abandonment cases and a group of 13 abandoned babies in Houston in 1999, Texas lawmakers adopted a Safe Haven or “Baby Moses” law so that mothers could leave a baby in a safe place without having to worry that they would go to jail....

What to Include in a Contract Here’s a sample of information to include in a rental contract to get you started. For more help, read this guide for when grown kids move home. Time Frame and a Goal Make sure you and your young adult understand the timeline for their stay. In contractual terms, this might read as:​ This agreement runs from [start date] when [name] moves home, until [end date], when he will have saved enough money to get an apartment of his own, i....

The prognosis for children is good, which often comes as a relief for worried parents. Here’s what you need to know about the syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and how to treat it. Sandifer Syndrome Sandifer syndrome is a rare disease experienced predominantly by children. This syndrome is often considered a complication of gastroesophageal reflux, and sometimes hiatal hernia. However, its symptoms usually appear as neurological, with torticollis (abnormal position of the head and neck), arching of the spine, and dystonic movements (involuntary muscle movements) its most prominent features....

Science Fair Topics Typically, elementary school and middle students’ science fair topic ideas fall into one of seven main categories. These include the following: BiologyChemistryEarth ScienceElectronicsAstronomyEngineeringPhysics. Looking for inspiration in one of these areas may help your child come up with a project that they can be excited about (and learn from). Here is what you need to know about each topic. Using Petri dishes and agar, your child also could conduct an experiment that demonstrates bacterial and fungal growth from various sources such as hands, toothbrushes, swabs of household fixtures, or by leaving the plates uncovered in different rooms....

Sleep Solutions Check out these eight parent-tested sleep solutions for toddlers, and soon everyone in your house will have a restful night of sleep. Calm Them Down In the hours before bedtime, what is your child doing? Is he wrestling with dad? Eating cookies and cake? Watching television? All of these activities, while fun, aren’t conducive to a child settling down for bed quickly and easily. After dinner, if possible, keep any action on the quiet side—reading a book, a nice stroll around the block maybe even a board game or two....

Snoring and Cognitive Development Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly calling for more attention to be paid to snoring in children. In fact, scientists have found that older children who snore may be at greater risk for cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial disorders. A 2012 study of young children and persistent snoring found that children who snored loudly and regularly had more problem behaviors and were more likely to suffer from hyperactivity, depression, and attention issues....