“It is not recommended to donate plasma while pregnant. Most centers will not accept plasma from pregnant women due to the risks involved,” says Rachel Adams, MD, a board-certified OBGYN with Metropolitan OB-GYN in Baltimore, Maryland. “Most centers also recommend waiting at least 6 weeks after pregnancy, if not more, prior to donating plasma.” Let’s dive deeper into why plasma donation is best put on pause until after baby arrives....
“Amoxicillin has been used for many decades and is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in pregnancy,” says David Eugene Beatty, MRCGP, MBBS, DRCOG, a general practitioner based in Sussex England with experience in obstetrics and gynecology and a doctor of medicine at Strong Home Gym. Here, let’s take a look at what amoxicillin is and how it can help you recover, all while keeping you and your baby safe....
Without a doubt, online learning is an effective course of action to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. “While many argue that the risks of COVID-19 for school-aged children are minimal, we don’t really know all that much about this virus yet,” says Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, an online tutoring program. “Some kids are asymptomatic and others are becoming very ill. More importantly, asymptomatic kids are vectors....
Caring for the umbilical cord area helps prevent infection. Omphalitis is an infection of the umbilical cord stump and is life-threatening in newborns. Thankfully, omphalitis is rarely seen in developed countries such as the United States and can be prevented with proper care. We spoke to two board-certified pediatricians about exactly what you need to do to care for your baby’s umbilical cord stump and prevent infection, and what to know about any belly button irregularities once the stump falls off....
Causes It is generally categorized as the premature opening of the cervix without labor or contractions. Diagnosis can be made either manually or with ultrasonography. The use of ultrasonography has been very helpful with the diagnosis and is made when the cervical os (opening) is greater than 2.5 cm, or the length has shortened to less than 20 mm. Sometimes funneling is also seen; this is where the internal portion of the cervix, internal os (a portion of the cervix closer to the baby) has begun to efface....
Internal Preschool Assessments To offer assistance, guidance, and a baseline for teachers, parents, guardians, pediatricians, and any other medical or education professionals that your preschooler may encounter, many preschools often conduct internal preschool assessments. And while there are standard tests available to preschool teachers and early childhood development experts, many preschools and daycares have their own assessments and qualifiers that they use. Preschool teachers and early childhood development experts usually use some form of preschool assessment to evaluate how a preschool student is doing in various skill areas including:...
From a fluffy bean bag chair to a cushy chill pad, this convertible seat is a unique twist on typical bean bag chairs out there. Unlike the formless chairs from my childhood, the CordaRoy Chenille Bean Bag Chair is a cozy, foam-filled seat that is designed to convert into a flat mattress-like pad. Outfitted in a microfiber, machine-washable cover, the chair is easy enough to transform that even my little testers can do it....
In early August to early September 2020, COVID-19 cases in people aged 18 to 22 years old spiked by 55%, with the rise highest in the northeast and midwest. What Are Colleges Doing? Each college and university is taking its own approach to handling coronavirus spread on campus. Some colleges opted initially for a fully online learning environment, whereas others have made the switch amidst rising cases. Other colleges began in-person or with a blended model and are seeing positive results, while others continue to see rising case counts....
You need to consider whether leaving a child with a family member, sending them to daycare, or hiring a nanny or babysitter would be a better choice for your family. Once you have determined which option to pick, you still need to settle on the right schedule, the appropriate person, or the best place for your child. If you have decided to hire a nanny or babysitter, it is crucial that this person is trustworthy and qualified to take care of children....
Understand the stages of labor and the measures by which healthcare providers mark them. This can greatly reduce your stress and help you avoid multiple trips to the hospital before the time is right. Stages of Labor No two births are alike, and there’s often no way to know how long your delivery will take or what it may entail. Still, childbirth will invariably progress in three clearly defined stages....
Why Is Disproportionality a Problem? When schools have higher numbers of certain ethnic or minority students enrolled in special education that they should have by statistical standards, it signals the possibility that some of the students may not be truly disabled and may have been incorrectly identified. There may also be under-representation of minorities in gifted education. Causes Disproportionality may be caused by: Prevent children from reaching their academic potentialFuel negative stereotypes regarding minority groupsResult in a type of racial profiling that places minority students at a disadvantage throughout their school yearResult in lowered expectations among teachers, parents, and the students themselvesPrevent schools from recognizing the need to adjust curriculum and teaching methods to reach a broad range of instructional needs of a diverse student body...
Often women wonder if the size or shape of their breasts will affect their ability to breastfeed, but in most cases women are able to breastfeed successfully regardless of their breast size or shape. Here’s what you need to know about breast size, breast shape, and breastfeeding. Breast Size and Breastfeeding The size of your breasts is based upon the amount of fatty tissue that is contained within them. Women with smaller breasts have less fatty tissue, and those with larger breasts have more fatty tissue....
Be Practical Kids may look absolutely precious in ruffles and lace, but let’s be honest, your child’s caregiver or teacher wants your kids dressed for practicality and fun. Dressy clothes for outdoor play or recess can be downright hazardous. The excess fabric can easily catch or snag on playground equipment and can create running hazards as well. Kids need to be dressed in practical clothes, please. Avoid Difficult-to-Remove Items It’s tempting, yes, and parents can even argue that tights keep legs covered by cold weather....
In the Old Testament, Elizabeth appears in its Hebrew form Elisheva as the wife of Aaron, who is the brother of Moses. In the New Testament, it appears in the Greek form as Elisabet, who is the mother of John the Baptist. According to the Bible, Mary, pregnant with Jesus, goes on a journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth was pregnant with John the Baptist at the time. When she hears Mary’s voice calling out a greeting to her, the baby leapt in her womb and she was filled with the Holy Spirit....
Experts recommend avoiding energy drinks while pregnant because of the high caffeine content and other ingredients. In addition, most energy drink companies voluntarily post advisory statements on their labels, discouraging those who are pregnant and breastfeeding from consuming them. This article explains the most common ingredients in energy drinks and why you should avoid them when pregnant. The Health Concerns When pregnant, a placenta grows in your uterus and supplies the baby with food and oxygen through the umbilical cord....
Alternative-Feeding Methods Try your best to feed your baby at the breast. If difficulties appear, supplementary or complementary feedings can be provided by an alternative feeding method. These alternative methods include: Cup or Spoon Feeding Swaddle the baby and hold him in a semi-upright sitting position. Fill a 30 cc medicine cup or a spoon about half-full of expressed breast milk or formula. Place the cup or spoon up to the baby’s mouth, touching the upper lip and tip, so the milk is just touching the baby’s mouth....
Maybe you did in fact skip a period and thought you were experiencing some signs of pregnancy. You may have even had some signs of early pregnancy, such as nausea or sore breasts. Usually, though, your suspicions (or hopes) are easily answered by the coming of your period or a negative pregnancy test. This sort of thing is common for most women to experience a few times in their childbearing years: a hunch that they are pregnant—and maybe even a few light pregnancy symptoms—only to find out it wasn’t true....
How much is “plenty”? The Society of Health and Physical Educators (a professional society for teachers) recommends: Free play: At least 60 minutes a day (and up to several hours) in any kind of unstructured physical activity, like exploring at the playground or playing pretend at home Limited sedentary time: No more than 60 minutes at a time sitting still (reading books, watching screens, coloring) unless they are sleeping Structured play: At least 60 minutes a day, cumulative....
To put those numbers in context, White children made up almost 50% of the population of kids during the same time period, but only 43% of the children in foster care. Hispanic children accounted for 22% of the kids in foster care but comprised 26% of the children in the nation. Comparatively, Black children are overrepresented in the foster care system. That problem is compounded by the fact that agencies may have difficulty placing Black children with foster families who look like them....
