It is the mature breast milk that will adjust to meet your baby’s changing needs throughout your breastfeeding journey. Here is what you need to know about mature breast milk including when you will make it, what it looks like, and how much you make. When Mature Breast Milk Comes In Breast milk starts out as colostrum. Then, in the first few days after your baby is born, it will begin to change, or transition, over to mature milk....
Your feelings of grief may be at their strongest immediately after your loss and may feel similar to depression. The pregnancy hormone (hCG) has dropped in your body, and you will likely feel an overwhelming sadness. Feelings of grief may continue even after your menstrual period returns and your body recovers. When people discuss grief, they often think of it in terms of five stages, a theory which originated in 1969 with the American-Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s book “On Death and Dying....
What Is Amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a prenatal test usually done between 15 and 20 weeks gestation. It is most often used to test for two primary conditions: chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome, and neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. During this test, the doctor will insert a needle into your uterus through your abdomen to draw out a sample of amniotic fluid. The sample can be used to perform tests for birth defects, genetic problems, lung development and infections in your developing baby....
While there’s no firm answer just yet, Moderna may have brought us one step closer to immunizing children this week. The company announced that it has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine on babies and kids as part of its KidCOVE study. The Moderna vaccine was the second one, after Pfizer’s, to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of severe COVID-19 in mid-December, but only for use in people age 18 and up....
For some families, celebrating Mom means giving her the “day off” from all the work she normally does for her family. Maybe you send her off to the pool with her friends while the rest of the family takes on whatever chores she might usually be doing that day. In other homes, this is a day to come together and bond through family activities, like fun projects or going out for a nice Sunday brunch....
How You Choose to Spend Mother’s Day After a Miscarriage Is Personal For some women, the “mother” title may be uncomfortable. It’s perfectly OK if you want to ignore Mother’s Day altogether. As with every aspect of grieving, there is no right or wrong way to do anything. This is a deeply personal experience, and you need to figure out what works for you. There is so much guilt after a pregnancy loss....
The night before the first day of school, Eliza received a call informing her that her 12-year-old son’s bus would be 30 to 40 minutes late in the morning due to unexpected driver resignations and illnesses. The school district had decided to choose one or two buses from various schools to run late. Her son’s bus was one of them. The New Jersey mom of two scrambled to call a few neighbors and found a friend down the street to drive him along with their own daughter....
Oatmeal is not just good for children. You can also use it yourself for itchy or dry skin. The secret is that “colloidal” oats, which act as an emollient, work to soothe and moisturize dry and irritated skin. Colloidal means ground into small particles. Regular oats become emollient when they’re ground up into a fine powder. Then the skin can more readily absorb the nutrients. If your doctor recommends an oatmeal bath for a skin condition, you can buy a commercial product—or you can make your own at home for less than a dollar....
These milk ‘additives’ are used to help cows produce more milk and can include antibiotics, pesticides (used on the feed the cows eat), and synthetic growth hormones. However, organic milk is free of these extras. Organic milk is also supposed to be better for the cows, since they have access to pasture, instead of being stuck in a feedlot. So why wouldn’t you want to give your kids organic milk which is made without antibiotics, pesticides, and synthetic growth hormones?...
The color of hindmilk is creamy white. Hindmilk satisfies your baby’s hunger and makes your baby feel full and sleepy. It also helps your baby feel fuller longer. How to Get to the Hindmilk When your baby is a newborn or a young infant, you should breastfeed for about 10 to 15 minutes on each breast. In the early days of breastfeeding, it could take longer for your breast milk to let-down, which is an important part of your baby getting enough breast milk....
Overview Clomid may help male fertility in a few ways. It can help increase sperm count levels and correct hormonal imbalances. It can also help you avoid IVF or surgical treatment. In other cases, it may help boost your odds of success after surgery or during IVF. If you’re wondering if Clomid can help you, take some time to explore its success rate and potential side effects. This way you can make an educated and empowered decision and have a substantial conversation with your doctor....
Preparing to Pump A little prep work before you go back to work can help you be more comfortable while working and pumping. It can increase your confidence and help to make it easier to stay on track with pumping and breastfeeding. Learn About Pumping Just as with nursing, pumping takes some getting used to. For this reason, you may want to start pumping a few weeks before returning to work....
Depending on the preschool you choose and the early childhood education philosophy it follows, your child may explore a wide variety of academic, social, physical, and emotional lessons. In addition to academics and social skills, many preschools also work on critical speech and fine motor skills. In some settings, preschools are also able to help children complete their toilet training. By the time they get to kindergarten, children who participate in preschool should be ready to speak in longer phrases and sentences, use a pair of scissors, follow instructions, and kick a ball....
The judge will ask a parent several questions during a child custody hearing to determine which custody arrangement serves the child’s best interest. Here are some questions that a judge may ask during a child custody hearing: What Is Your Financial Status? A judge will inquire into a parent’s financial status and financial resources because a court has to ensure that a parent is capable of caring for a child’s vital financial needs such as food and shelter....
This disparity has existed for well over a century, but that doesn’t mean it’s insurmountable. It’s possible we may have reached a pivot point. Racial disparities in maternal health aren’t only about implicit and explicit bias and differences in treatment access. They’re part of a larger web of challenges that include economic concerns, racism, generations of stressors, criminal justice, and many other considerations. “This is such a complex issue, because the factors we’re dealing with are systemic and historic, but also cultural and social,” says Hyagriv Simhan, MD, division chief of gynecology and reproductive science at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Magee-Womens Research Institute....
How to Recognize ADHD Approximately 9% of children have ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is a neurobiological condition that causes symptoms such as impulsivity, impaired focus, and increased activity. Hyperactivity-related symptoms of ADHD described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) include: Difficulty sitting still; continually squirming and moving feet and hands, or standing up and moving when others are seatedRunning or climbing at inappropriate timesRarely taking part in play activities quietlyTalking constantly, which can cause problems at school and in social settingsDifficulty taking turnsinterrupting other people...
