For me, the first step is always to decide what your parenting philosophies are, especially around sleep. How do you feel about night-time wakings? Do you want to feed your baby at night? Do you want to help train your baby or let them train themselves? These are all questions I have my patients ask themselves as they start to think about getting their baby to sleep through the night....
The IVF process is fairly straightforward—but just like humans, it continues to evolve as new research is done on how to give parents the best possible chance of having a baby. Some of this research has involved the transfer of the embryo into the uterus, and whether that should occur three or five days after the eggs and sperm are combined in the lab. Prior to any transfer, however, the eggs and sperm are collected....
Why Cousin Rivalry Happens All the triggers commonly seen in sibling rivalry can also operate to spark a case of cousin rivalry. Jealousy is, of course, the major triggering factor. Cousins are more likely to be jealous of each other if they are close together in age and the same gender. Sometimes the cousins are competing for a grandparent’s attention. Sometimes they are competing for attention from another cousin. Family dynamics also play a role....
To help mitigate some of the confusion, it’s helpful to understand where the term “gifted” first originated and the different perspectives that led to the myriad definitions we have today. Origin of the Term “Gifted” The phrase “gifted” was first used in 1869 by Francis Galton, who determined that giftedness was an inherited trait exhibited by adult achievement. Children could therefore inherit the potential to become a gifted adult, and Galton referred to these children as “gifted children....
To take advantage of discounts and freebies, be prepared with multiple copies the birth certificates and hospital discharge papers of your twins. Here are some of the offerings, which can change without notice. To maximize your discounts, be sure to investigate and take advantage of each company’s reward programs and follow them on social media. For example, buybuyBaby offers a 10% discount when buying two identical items. A company representative said: “Yes, we do offer a discount for twins, but it is only in-store at a buybuyBaby (store locator)....
Although a consultation with an attorney should give you some solid ideas, this list might help as well. Written Submissions to the Court You won’t want to just show up in court with your documents. All custody proceedings begin with written submissions to the court outlining your position and clearly stating what you’re asking the court to order. If you’re beginning a custody suit and acting without an attorney, it’s a good idea to include copies of any documentation you gathered to support your arguments when you made your written submission....
The natural weaning process typically begins when a baby starts solid foods at about six months of age. Early weaning is when a baby stops breastfeeding before natural weaning begins. Reasons for Early Weaning Some people choose to wean early, and others have to stop breastfeeding before they want to due to a variety of issues. Here are some of the many reasons weaning may happen sooner than expected....
There are some who say that eating human placenta can help with health concerns, both pregnancy-related and otherwise. The placenta is high in progesterone and has a small amount of oxytocin (the “feel good” hormone). Some midwives and doctors use placenta medicinally after a woman gives birth to help with issues from postpartum depression to postpartum hemorrhage; placenta supposedly helps stem bleeding after birth and causes the uterus to clean itself out....
Rates of incidence of ectopic pregnancies have increased steadily over the past 50 years to an estimated 1% to 2% of all pregnancies. This condition is a leading cause of serious pregnancy complications and is responsible for more than 75% of first-trimester maternal deaths. However, advances in diagnostic techniques and treatments have significantly improved outcomes. Symptoms Ectopic pregnancies may cause cramping on one or both sides of the lower abdominal area, shoulder pain, and/or weakness or dizziness, along with typical pregnancy symptoms, such as breast tenderness, nausea, and a missed period....
Learn to identify such behaviors with the examples that follow and get tips on the best way to confront such behaviors in tweens and teens with this review. Externalizing behaviors can not only lead adolescents into sticky situations but may leave long-standing consequences in their lives. Defining Externalizing Behaviors With Examples A child or an adult who exhibits externalizing behaviors engages in behaviors that harm others as opposed to lashing out at the self (which are known as internalizing behaviors)....
Ways to Take Fennel Fennel may be brewed as a tea, consumed as a vegetable, or used as a spice to flavor meals. Here are some of the ways breastfeeding mothers might choose to take fennel: Capsules: Fennel supplements are available in supermarkets, pharmacies, vitamin stores, and online.Herb/spice: Fennel seeds add flavor to many recipes, including fish, salads, and sauces.Seeds: Fennel seeds can be chewed whole and raw or roasted.Vegetable: The vegetable part of the fennel plant can be eaten raw or cooked....
For those that take birth control pills, 1 in 5 conceive the first cycle after discontinuing the pill, and a little more than half conceive after six months. By the one-year mark, about 8 in 10 are pregnant. However, your choice of contraception does matter. If you had implants or a hormonal IUD, your fertility may take longer to return. If you were on the birth control shot, it may take anywhere from six months to two years for your fertility to return....
On the other hand, making the switch to working mom gives your family extra income, but now you’re faced with new challenges you didn’t have before you had children. Ask yourself these 10 questions before you make a final decision. How Is Your Financial Situation? Your family budget took some adjusting to when you went from two incomes to one, but you made it work. Your kids may now be involved in dance, sports, and other activities, plus school expenses you didn’t have before, and your budget is taking a hit....
Hands-on pumping helps mothers who may be struggling with volume produce more milk at each pumping session. If you have a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care, have had a premature baby, or need to pump, this technique of combining pumping hand expression and breast massage (“hands-on pumping”) has been shown to increase milk volume by 48%. Using Hands-On Pumping When using hands-on pumping to increase milk supply, you’ll massage both breasts before you pump and during your pumping sessions....
If he grows up understanding why these habits are important—and they become like second-nature—it can prevent power struggles. Here are eight healthy habits you should start teaching your child when he’s a toddler. Use simple terms that they’ll understand. Say, “Washing your hands means that we get rid of the dirt and germs that can make us sick.” Next, enforce all the occasions where he should wash up—after going to the bathroom, when returning home from playing outside, after blowing his nose and before eating a meal....
But many parents are hesitant to host a celebration because they aren’t sure about the appropriate graduation party protocol. Graduation etiquette can be a bit confusing in itself, and the party often brings more questions to the forefront. While there are no hard and fast rules, understanding some etiquette can help you feel equipped to throw your teen a party that will mark this major life transition. Hosting a Friends and Family Party It can be difficult to know who to put on the invitation list....
Medical Issues Want to discuss your 18-year-old’s health, possible sexual activity, or substance abuse with their doctor or campus health services? No can do. When your child turns 18, you are no longer considered their legal representative. Under the federal Health Information Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA, your teen’s health records are between them and their health care provider. If you need access, and your child agrees, they may grant you durable power of attorney, which authorizes you to make health care decisions for them, even if they are not incapacitated....
