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Bed rest during a multiple pregnancy is sometimes used as a way to prevent complications, but it is not a requirement for all twin pregnancies. If everything progresses normally during your twin pregnancy, you may not require bed rest. However, if you do experience complications or certain other conditions, your doctor may recommend bed rest. Historically, bed rest was prescribed to minimize the potential risks associated with carrying multiples, but more recent research suggests that there is no conclusive medical evidence to support the need for this type of preventive bed rest....

Why Do Gifted Kids Underachieve? The lack of challenging work, combined with the learning style and temperament of verbally gifted children, can lead to a loss of motivation and the loss of motivation leads to underachievement. It’s often difficult for teachers to understand this about young, gifted children because of what they have learned about child development, primarily Jean Piaget’s stages of development. Basically, Piaget did not consider children capable of true abstract thinking until they are around 11 or 12 years old....

PLOP should be conducted each year and include a detailed description of your child’s current abilities and skills, with attention given to their weaknesses and strengths and how these characteristics will impact their education. In addition to academic concerns or intellectual functioning, PLOP also looks at a child’s current physical condition, including their mobility status and any disabilities they may have. Social performance is also evaluated, including your child’s relationships with other adults and children....

Overview The standard rebozo is a woven (frequently hand-woven) fabric approximately 80 inches long by 27 inches wide, made of cotton, light wool, or synthetic fiber. You may find that you already have something around the house that can serve as a rebozo. A twin flat sheet works in a pinch and is usually easily accessible at a hospital. Women with larger or taller bodies may appreciate a rebozo that is a bit longer....

Now Gerdes, 35, who is also a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California, is hoping to inspire other single gay men with hopes of fostering to adopt their own children. He has a budding Instagram and YouTube channel, and shares his journey daily. “When I got into fostering, I had so many questions,” says Gerdes. “I went on YouTube and I was looking for gay men, who were fostering to adopt....

“These situations are often stressful and bring forth a variety of emotions such as shock, worry, and frustration,” says Brittany Schaffner, IMFT-S, LPCC-S, a crisis education supervisor for the Behavioral Health Pavilion and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “It is important to pause, recognize how you are feeling, and take some deep breaths before having the conversation. This will help you fully assess the situation and give you a moment to identify how you want to respond....

Details of the Delta Variant Patients who contract the Delta variant may have more severe medical complications if they are pregnant, according to Sherry Ross, MD, an OB/GYN and women’s health expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. “Medical complications include an increase in the incidence of pneumonia, ICU admissions, and the need for intubation,” she says. Dr. Ross also says that the Delta variant is more contagious than the original variant of COVID-19....

The good news is that the newest guidelines, which were released in 2017, clear up the issue significantly. We now know that exposing babies to peanut butter before age 1 will reduce the risk of peanut allergies. Unfortunately, the previous guidelines, which recommended waiting longer, seems to have backfired by causing an uptick in food allergies. Higher Rates of Peanut Allergies Allergies are a hypersensitive immune system response to a foreign substance (such as peanuts), which can result in a range of symptoms from hives to anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening condition....

“Most experts feel you can pierce ears as young as 2 months of age,” says Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Integrative Pediatrics. There are pros and cons to when and how to pierce your child’s ears. Keep reading to see what time might makes sense for you and your family. When Is It Safe to Get My Baby’s Ears Pierced? Most pediatricians will say that 2 months old is the earliest you can pierce a baby’s ears, though many may recommend waiting longer....

So, the working definition of “full-term” pregnancy was modified by an official statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) put out in 2013. A baby’s lungs, liver, and brain continue to develop during those last few weeks of pregnancy, so it’s important to take that into account. Learn more about what it means for a pregnancy to be full-term, including the risks of delivery earlier or later and why it’s ideal to deliver a pregnancy full-term, when possible....

Regardless of whether you’re hoping for a negative or a positive result, taking an early test may seem like a good way to find out if you’re pregnant right away. Unfortunately, early testing may give you a negative result, even if you are pregnant. It’s important to take the test at the right time to maximize your chance of getting an accurate reading. Learn the best time to take a pregnancy test in order to get the most accurate result, as well as the risks associated with testing too early....

However, the current evidence does not find that sex brings on labor. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t try. In fact, sex during pregnancy can bring other benefits, such as stress relief, bonding with your partner, and of course, pleasure. Learn more about using sex to induce labor—and why it might not hasten childbirth but can still be worthwhile. Theories on Using Sex to Induce Labor There are many theories on the possible benefits of using sex to induce labor....

You can get free diapers, formula, baby gear, clothes, and much more. Some of the items are new and some are used, but your baby will love them all. The trade-off, of course, is that sometimes you have to share your name, address, email, and more to get the free stuff. Or, you might have to do some research to make sure the baby item still meets safety standards. Some companies will even send you a welcome box full of free goodies as well as coupons and discounts on your baby registry items....

Enter the virtual baby shower! By shifting your celebration online, it’s possible to create a fun—albeit modified—version of the usual gift-giving festivities. That said, hosting a virtual shower presents a whole new world of technology and logistics. You’re not alone if you feel a bit overwhelmed when considering the ins and outs of this type of gathering. Here are 12 tips to get you started on the path to a successful virtual baby shower....

But even if the Kardashians aren’t your inspiration, you can still opt for a baby name that begins with “K” to suit a theme you might be going for. Creating a unique baby name that starts with a specific letter is also a beautiful way to start your new addition’s life. Get inspired with one of these baby names that start with the letter “K.” Kacie Origin: Irish Meaning: Vigilant in war Alternative Spellings & Variations: Casey, Kasey, Kacey Famous Namesakes: Famous people named Kacie include singer Kacey Musgraves, TV personality Casey Kasem, and actor Casey Affleck Peak Popularity: Kacie was relatively popular in the 1980s, though its alternative spelling Casey is more popular....

If you are concerned about how breastfeeding might cause or exacerbate back pain—or if you are experiencing it currently—you should know that there are some concrete things you can do to ease the pain. First and foremost, contact a healthcare provider, such as a chiropractor or orthopedic doctor, to diagnose the problem. You can also work with a board-certified lactation consultant on how to ease back pain. In addition, choosing a few back-friendly nursing positions, and doing them with care, can also work wonders at easing the pain....

Even if you’re being forced to go along with this form of child custody when it wasn’t exactly your top choice, these unexpected perks can be pretty convincing. While these side benefits should never be the primary reason to choose joint physical custody, they’re worth considering if you’re having trouble looking on the bright side of a court-ordered joint custody arrangement. Just don’t fall into the trap of relying on the age-old “Wait until I tell your mother” (or father) mantra....

Don’t Get in the Way Try to stay out of the way of the medical staff. If a nurse, midwife or doctor enters the room to do an exam or talk to the laboring mother, offer to leave. If that’s not required or requested, be sure to move to the side. Don’t Overshare With Outsiders Privacy, please. While it’s tempting to go to the waiting room to share every little detail with those not invited in, the “outsiders,” remember mom may not want every little detail shared....

Plus, it may seem that caring for others and being a good person are innate qualities rather than traits to be developed. However, putting an emphasis on kindness and giving your child chances to put it into action can cultivate this quality. Teaching kindness is valuable for its own sake. But studies also show that kids who display more prosocial behavior (like sharing and kindness) are happier, more well-liked, and more successful in school....