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Still, the top issue that stresses large families out is how to afford them. A separate Pew poll found that 65% of Americans cite financial concerns as the main reason why they aren’t having more kids. These concerns aren’t completely unfounded: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s estimates, it costs a whopping $233,610 to raise a child from birth to age 17. However, if raising a large family is your priority—or something you’d like to pursue in the future—there are definitely ways to work around the financial stressors and make it work....

On the other hand, when a baby isn’t latching on well or not latching on at all, it can lead to breastfeeding issues for the parent and baby. Babies who don’t get enough milk may gain weight slowly or even lose weight. Breastfeeding parents can develop painful breast conditions such as breast engorgement, plugged milk ducts, or mastitis. The ineffective removal of breast milk can also cause a low breast milk supply....

Keep your trips to a minimum, and when you do go out, make your trips short and sweet so you’ll be home in time to go potty in a familiar place when the urge comes up again. However, this is really avoiding the problem of public restrooms instead of trying to solve it. This may be necessary if the problem is severe and causing your child to refuse to go to the potty at all....

RSV and flu levels are higher than they are in most typical years, Dr. Walensky said, and hospitals continue to be overburdened with patients. Of course, COVID-19 continues to loom in the background, with cases beginning to rise again as the holiday season ramps up and people gather indoors with family and friends, according to Dr. Walensky. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what virus your child has brought home, especially as so many respiratory viruses are circulating at once, and many share similar symptoms....

The name Oliver is derived from the old Norse name Áleifr, meaning “ancestor’s descendent.” Introduced by the Normans to England, the name also has roots in France. In French, olivier means “olive tree.” It was later associated with the Latin word oliva, which means “olive.” The spelling of the name Olivier changed to Oliver, and it became a common medieval name in England. The olive tree has long been associated with peace, dignity, fruitfulness, and beauty....

A recent study published in Pediatrics, the official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has revealed that the majority of SUID cases are occurring due to unsafe sleep spaces for babies and thus, can be prevented with the correct education and support. SUID and SIDS Trends SUID and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) are often confused because the terms have been redefined throughout the years. First Candle offers support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby from SUID or SIDS....

Foremilk When you place your baby on your breast to start breastfeeding, they begin to drink foremilk. As your baby nurses, the low-fat foremilk slowly changes over to high-fat, high-calorie breast milk called hindmilk. Then, when your baby stops breastfeeding on the first side and you switch to the other breast, your baby once again starts drinking foremilk. The amount of hindmilk your baby gets on the second side depends on how long your baby nurses on that side....

Immediately Post C-Section C-section recovery happens in stages. Immediately after your surgery is over, you will be wheeled into a post-operative recovery room. Usually, there are several beds in one room that are separated by curtains. The amount of time you will remain in recovery varies, depending on the type of anesthesia (general or regional) that you had. It’s typically about a two- to four-hour period. If you had an epidural or spinal anesthesia, you’ll stay in recovery until you can wiggle your legs....

The Enzymes Found in Breast Milk There are many different enzymes found in human breast milk. These enzymes play an important role in the health and development of a newborn child. The enzymes in breast milk serve a variety of functions, some of which are still poorly understood by medical experts. Some enzymes are necessary for the function of the breasts and the production of breast milk, some enzymes help a baby with digestion, and others are essential for a child’s development....

But as with everything else during pregnancy, diligence (and careful timing) is necessary. So, discuss all medications that you take—including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs—with your OB-GYN. Here’s a breakdown of pain relievers, along with guidelines for those that are safe to use and those that should be avoided during pregnancy. Again, be sure to consult with your physician before taking any medication during pregnancy, whether OTC or prescription strength. OTC Painkillers Pain medications, also called analgesics, can be obtained either over the counter (OTC) or by prescription....

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In addition to helping you prepare for the arrival of your monthly visitor, cycle tracking apps can be a boon for people trying to conceive. How Period-Tracking Apps Work When you input the dates of your period into one of these tracking apps, it does more than predict when your next period will occur. “For those with regular periods, tracking your cycle can allow you to reliably predict the window of time when ovulation is expected to occur,” explains Lucky Sekhon, MD, an OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at RMA of New York....

As a parent, you can only begin to imagine the heartbreak over these tragedies. The majority of deaths were completely unintentional, with the child unknowingly left in the car or the child getting into the car on their own. Situations in which kids get hurt in hot cars include: Infants and toddlers are simply forgotten in their car seat Infants and toddlers are intentionally left in a hot car Kids get trapped in the trunk Toddlers or preschoolers sneak into the car to play and can’t get out...

Overview These are just a few of the considerations to weigh when thinking about social egg freezing or the practice of freezing eggs for non-medical purposes, like delaying motherhood. Doctors call this procedure “planned oocyte cryopreservation” or “planned OC.” Egg freezing was once considered experimental and reserved only for those going through cancer treatment. However, as of several years ago, it’s no longer considered experimental and is currently – theoretically, anyway – available to all women....

title: “Renee Plant Verywell Family” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Greg Miller”

Risk Factors vs. Causes of Miscarriage Most of the time we don’t know exactly what causes a particular miscarriage. Instead, we usually look for risk factors, or factors that suggest that the chance a miscarriage may occur will be higher than average. The truth is, however, that risk factors regarding miscarriage are a complicated subject. Many people who miscarry do not have any risk factors prior to their miscarriage. In contrast, some people have many risk factors for miscarriage, but end up carrying a normal pregnancy to term....

What Is a Cell Phone Contract? Just like signing a contract in your adult life to buy a home, take a new job, or make a business deal—a cell phone contract between you and your child should clearly lay out the rules you’d like them to follow. On the flip side, it should also spell out the responsibilities you will have as a parent. The contract should be binding and enforceable....