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This is simply not true. Parents with small breasts can absolutely breastfeed and produce a healthy milk supply for their child. Small Breasts and Milk Supply Your breast size does not determine your ability to breastfeed. Women with breasts of all different shapes and sizes can breastfeed successfully. The size of your breasts largely depends on how much fat they contain, not the amount of alveoli (milk-making tissue). People with larger breasts have more fat in their breasts, but they do not necessarily have a greater number of alveoli....

While most medications pass into breast milk, that doesn’t always mean you can’t take them. Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a medication prescribed for migraines that is generally approved for use during lactation. It can safely be taken while breastfeeding as long as you follow a few precautions. Be sure to talk to a physician about the risks and benefits of taking Imitrex (or any medication) while breastfeeding. Together you can look at all of the factors and make a decision on which medications are the best choice for you and your baby....

Luckily, getting manicures (and pedicures) is generally safe while pregnant. However, there are safety precautions to take to keep you and your baby safe when getting a manicure during pregnancy. “It’s very important for the pregnant mom to visit a non-toxic nail salon where there is less exposure to toxic chemicals and where the specialists are also gentle and the studio is vigilant about cleanliness,” explains nail care expert Amy Ling Lin, CEO and founder of Sundays, a wellness-focused nail care brand and nail studio located in New York City....

Occasionally, there are reasons why someone would want to get pregnant after getting this procedure. Perhaps you met a new partner with whom you want to have children, suffered the loss of a child, or simply changed your mind. Below, we speak to experts on whether this procedure can be reversed and if it’s possible to get pregnant again after getting your tubes tied. What Is Tubal Ligation? Tubal ligation is a form of sterilization and is, most often than not, permanent contraception....

What Is a Cephalohematoma? Simply put, a cephalohematoma is an accumulation of blood under the scalp. During the birth process, small blood vessels crossing the thin layer of tissue just above the skull bones are torn, allowing blood to gather on top of the skull bone and under this tissue layer. Because the cephalohematoma is a collection of blood on top of the skull, there is no pressure on or bleeding into or around the baby’s brain since the brain sits under the skull bones....

The Kobe University research study found that kids who get plenty of physical activity grow up to have better impulse control than those who do not. The exercise needs to happen in childhood though—physical activity after age 12 did not reveal the same connection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children ages six to 17 get at least 60 minutes of daily exercise, but just 24% of children meet that goal....

The consequences of chorioamnionitis are varied. In the best cases, when the infection is detected and treated in a timely manner, there may be no long-term complications for you or your baby lasting beyond delivery. Doctors will monitor your baby for signs of a resulting infection, but according to the March of Dimes, fortunately, about 95 percent of babies who are infected with group B strep, one of the bacteria strains found in chorioamnionitis, recover with help from antibiotics....

Between health concerns, child care considerations, and work schedules, it’s a lot to take in. And the decision about how your child will return to school this year will be unique to your family. Once you’ve landed on the best option for your circumstances, no matter what you choose, it’s likely your child will have questions about what to expect. After all, for most kids, school is going to look a bit different this year....

Declan is a boy name of Irish origin, and an anglicized form of the Gaelic name “Deaglán,” which comprises two elements. “Deagh” means “good, excellent, or worthy,” and “lán” means “full.” Put together the name Declan means “full of goodness.” The name Declan is also associated with the Irish saint, Declán of Ard Mór, thought to be one of the first missionaries to bring Christianity to Ireland before Saint Patrick....

Take a look at these common developmental milestones and the ages at which children normally reach them, so you know whether they are on track, or so you can recognize when your child’s development may be delayed. What You Need to Know About Milestones Parents are often discouraged from comparing the growth and development of their own child against that of other children. The reason is that there is a wide range of when children reach most milestones....

Diagnosing Miscarriage With Ultrasound When administering an early ultrasound exam, such as during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy, it can be hard for medical professionals to distinguish an early pregnancy from a missed miscarriage. To avoid a misdiagnosis, doctors use specific guidelines to determine when ultrasound results may signal a miscarriage. For example, in a report by the Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, researchers recommended that miscarriage is diagnosed if a trans-vaginal ultrasound reveals the following:...

The Role of a Doula in a Scheduled Cesarean Sections You may find that you need to schedule the delivery date of your baby to be born via C-section. The need for this can be for many reasons. If this is how you are giving birth you will still need support from other people. A doula can be the perfect person to help give you this support. A doula can bring in another set of hands and eyes and ears to help you better prepare for your upcoming surgical birth....

More About Fatty Acids Foods that provide omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant and nut oils, while omega-6 fatty acids can be found in palm, soybean, rapeseed and sunflower oils. Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids—DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Some nuts, seeds and vegetable oils contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which may be converted to DHA and EPA in the body. Due to these potential health benefits, fish oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has become a popular supplement....

Even if you’re not trying to conceive or prevent pregnancy, it can be useful to know how much vaginal mucus to expect and when, as well as what’s normal for you. Becoming familiar with your cycle and changes in vaginal secretions and cervical mucus can help you monitor your overall reproductive health. Normal Cyclical Mucus Changes After menstruation, cervical mucus goes through several stages, each lasting one to three days....

Becoming a working mom of two has its challenges. If you’re heading back to work with two small kids in your arms, here are six suggestions on how to handle your double duties Recognize That Each Child Is Different It’d make going back to work easy-peasy if everything one kid needed the other one needed, too. Unfortunately, that’s not reality. You are dealing with two different personalities. For example, how they will want to say goodbye to you will be different....

How Popular is the Name Elisa? Elisa has been a moderately popular name since 1900 according to the Social Security Administration. Elisa has been on the charts every year except 1902, when it briefly dropped off. Although Elisa has seen varied popularity over time, it has never been a top 100 name in the U.S. Elisa hit its peak in the year 1981 at position 311. As of 2020, Elisa sat at position 511....

Of course, if you consult a baby registry suggestion list, or ask a baby gear store, it probably sounds like your baby needs everything under the sun! Some parents want all of those cool baby products and gadgets that can make life with the little one more convenient. But for minimalists, parents on a budget, or new parents who are a bit overwhelmed, it’s OK to stick to the basics....

In light of the climbing numbers, a task force of medical experts says it’s important for kids ages 8 to 18 to be screened for anxiety. “We know a lot has happened over the past two years with the pandemic, with students being homeschooled. They’re being taken out of their social environment," says Felice Martin, MS, NCC, LPC, NeuroCoach and NeuroLeader, Behavioral Health Associates of Georgia, LLC. “[Now] we have war, [and] there are a lot of things going on that could create anxiety among our children....