Month: August 2018

Many breastfeeding women who are recovering from childbirth will experience aches and pains, such as uterine cramps and muscle soreness. Ibuprofen may help relieve these pains. Some types of medication are not suitable to take while breastfeeding, so women may wonder whether or not taking pain relievers is risky. In most cases, ibuprofen is safe
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a viral infection that can cause significant symptoms in infants under the age of 2 years old. However, most infants who get the virus experience cold-like symptoms and recover without issue. RSV can have serious consequences in certain groups, however, including: babies younger than 6 months babies born prematurely
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Getting your child his first big kid bike is a rite of passage. Children feel so free as they zoom along on their own two wheels. A bicycle is a fun way to get your child exercising but it is so much more than that. A bicycle can give a child courage and strength. A
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Image: Shutterstock We may visit the beach a zillion times, but each time it is fascinating. And when you have kids to accompany you, their thrill and squeals of laughter make things even more adorable. You may have already played various games on the beach, and wondering what new to try. MomJunction shares with you
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There are many types of birth control available. However, abstinence is the only birth control method that is 100 percent effective. All other forms of birth control can fail occasionally. When birth control fails, it is possible to become pregnant. Not all birth control methods are equally effective, meaning that some have higher failure rates
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Melissa McCarthy is familiar with the ups and downs of parenting today. The actress and comedian has two daughters ― 11-year-old Vivian and 8-year-old Georgette ― with her husband, Ben Falcone. Over the years, she has opened up about her experience with motherhood, from her youngest daughter’s hilarious makeup habit to her determination that her
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We all struggle with our kids. Some days (or months. Or years.) seem like a constant battle of back and forth. We ask them to clean up, and they ignore us. They try to negotiate with us about later bedtimes or just “one more show.” We end up yelling a lot more than we would
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Many people wonder whether it is safe to start taking birth control pills in the middle of their menstrual cycle. The answer usually depends on the type of pill and the needs of the person. Birth control pills are a safe and effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy. For some people, the pill can also
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Most women can continue with their everyday activities during pregnancy and only need to make some minor lifestyle changes. The health and well-being of both the woman and the developing fetus are of primary concern during pregnancy, so it is best to avoid consuming certain foods and doing potentially risky activities. In this article, we
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By Eirene Heidelberger “Mommy and daddy are getting divorced,” These are the dreaded words all parents hope they will never have to utter. But, the reality is 40 percent to 50 percent of married couples in the United States get divorced. And while divorce can be traumatic for you, one of the hardest aspects is
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No holiday is more pure than National Dog Day (ask any dog lover) as it honors our favorite furry friends. National Dog Day encourages a happy life for all dogs. It celebrates all breeds and helps to illuminate the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. All dogs deserve a happy and
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Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds a fetus in the womb. It has a range of functions, all of which relate to the development of the fetus. The fetus and fluid stay in the amniotic sac, which usually breaks when a woman goes into labor. It can sometimes rupture early, which is called premature
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Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. You know you’re a parent when solitary confinement sounds like a reward not a punishment. — OneFunnyMummy (@OneFunnyMummy) August 21, 2018 Naked and
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The first day of school is a joyous, stressful, and tear filled experience. Watching your Kindergartener tentatively head up the steps following their teacher, a backpack too large for their little back, hoping at lunch that they’ll be able to open their juice box without any issue. The following year, watching your First Grader is
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Image: iStock A change in the season brings in infections that can affect your child. One such condition is croup, which can cause a coughing noise that is distinct and unlike a regular cough. The unusual sound is like nothing you heard before, and can make an anxious parent paranoid! So what is croup and
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Both breastfeeding and pumping are excellent ways to feed a baby breast milk. Breast milk is the natural food for infants, and pumping can offer benefits that are similar, although not identical, to providing breast milk directly from the breast. Human breast milk is biologically designed to meet a baby’s nutritional needs, and many doctors
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A healthful breastfeeding diet is essentially the same as a nutritious diet when not breastfeeding. The main difference is that people who are breastfeeding need more calories. When breastfeeding, a person requires around 450 to 500 extra calories per day. People who wish to lose weight after pregnancy may not need to increase their calorie
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