Here’s our guide to the best Game of Thrones baby names. The wildly popular HBO series, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice books, has been a powerful inspiration for parents searching for the perfect baby name. If the 1,890 baby girls named Arya in 2016 are any indication, you will be hearing these Game of Thrones girl and boy names in playgrounds and classrooms for years to come....
Pregnant with places to be? Get after it! According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynocologists (ACOG), it can be perfectly safe to fly during your pregnancy, and even well into your third trimester. So what’s the cut-off point? Air travel is not recommended after 36 weeks—in fact, most airlines won’t let pregnant passengers on board after the 36-week mark. Note that if you have any sort of pregnancy complications, have had any contractions, are at risk for pre-term labor or have a history of delivering early, your doctor may recommend that you not fly in the later weeks of pregnancy....
Going crazy waiting for baby to come? Sorry to say, there’s not much you can do about it. Tricks to trigger labor such as walking, having sex, eating spicy food and mopping the kitchen floor are harmless—but most often ineffective. Other strategies (think herbal supplements, nipple stimulation and castor oil) can work, but might bring on killer contractions that can be dangerous for baby and super-painful for you. Don’t try anything without your midwife or doctor’s advice....
People have an insatiable curiosity when it comes to how to have twins. No, I didn’t conduct some groundbreaking metadata analysis. I know this firsthand as a mom of 7-year-old twins. Nearly every day since getting pregnant with twins I’ve been asked if twins run in my family. Apparently, people want to know what are the chances of having twins and even (much to my surprise) how to have twins. Truth is, I got pregnant with twins “naturally,” though the term in twin circles (yes, there is a twin subculture with its own jargon) is “spontaneously....
To time contractions, you’ll pay attention to and record two things: • The time each contraction begins • How long each contraction lasts This will tell you the frequency and duration of your contractions. (Note: To find out how “far apart” your contractions are, measure from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next—not the time between them.) Your OB will probably give you a guideline for when to call or head to the hospital (like, when contractions are 5 minutes apart and lasting 30 to 45 seconds)....
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re putting together a nursery. Baby boutiques will have you ooh-ing and aah-ing over scores of items—all of which seem absolutely crucial to your tot’s future happiness and well being, including that pink couch fashioned out of 100 percent organic cotton by some artisan in Brooklyn. But the truth is, babies are simple folk. Only a few things are genuinely important, and everything else is merely nice to have....
Welp, if that headline doesn’t sum up parenthood, I don’t know what else will! According to recent research performed by the Pew Research Center, moms and dads admit that although raising kids is difficult, they find their lives more meaningful. Parents even look forward to spending time at home rather than at work. (Can we get a collective DUH going on this one, guys?!) Pretty sure we didn’t need a study to tell us that spending time outside of the office makes us happier, but still, I’m not going to say no to the statistical validation the study brings....
And the Winner Is: Motherlove Nipple Cream Breastfeeding can be a special way to bond with baby—it provides rich nutrients for your child and fosters an intimate connection. But it can also be uncomfortable, especially in the early days when you and baby are finding your rhythm. A good nipple cream can make the feeding (or pumping) process—which happens a handful of times a day or more—much more pleasant. Motherlove Nipple Cream is an all-natural, plant-based formula derived from organic ingredients....
Life with baby is filled with firsts—first bath, first yawn, first smile, first word. For new parents, it’s common to wonder, “when do babies sit up?” What could be more exciting than watching baby finally sitting up on his own with those chubby legs sticking out, ready to make new discoveries? Baby sitting up independently is a major achievement since it gives her a fresh perspective on the world and sets the stage for crawling, pulling up and walking....
Graduation time is here again, which means your preschooler is about to be a full-fledged kindergartener! How time flies. Snapping a few photos is the perfect way to mark the milestone—but getting a preschooler to cooperate isn’t always the easiest. Here, Julia Kelleher, a professional photographer and Nikon ambassador, shares her top tips for capturing the cutest preschool graduation photos. Take Photos Outside Outside your front door is a great location....
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So, you’re feeling good enough to exercise during pregnancy and want to reap the benefits for both you and baby. But as a mom-to-be, there’s one area of your body you’ve probably been avoiding during workouts: Your core. If you’re wondering whether you should work your core throughout your pregnancy, you’re not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s safe and what’s not for you and baby—and you’re right to proceed with caution!...
Catherine Watson Genna has been an IBCLC in private practice in NYC since 1992. She has a special interest in the anatomical, genetic and neurological influences on infant sucking skills, and writes and speaks on these topics. She is co-researcher in a study utilizing ultrasound to examine tongue movements during breastfeeding in infants with ankyloglossia and other sucking problems. Her clinical photographs have been published in both lay and scholarly venues....
According to new research, doctors and health officials are taking a fresh, clean look at whether or not inducing labor is to blame for rising C-section rates. In a review of over 37 different studies on labor induction, researchers from the University of Calgary in Canada actually found that induced deliveries actually decreased a woman’s risk of having a C-section. Lead study author Dr. Stephen Wood said, “It’s quite remarkable that the studies do show a slight reduction of C-sections....
When you’re pregnant, there’s nothing more thrilling than tracking baby’s development week over week (except for when you get to actually see baby through an ultrasound). As a mom-to-be, you of course want to know what’s going on in there! Is your little one sporting a hairdo yet? Will he have your or your partner’s skin tone? Luckily, thanks to new technologies, doctors have a pretty clear picture of what babies look like at various stages of pregnancy, including how their skin, hair and nails develop....
Sure, you’ve heard the benefits of breastfeeding. But have you ever thought about how what you eat while breastfeeding can affect baby? Certain nutrient-packed foods can help keep your body and your milk supply nice and healthy, while other foods can lower your milk production and impact baby’s digestive system. We’re here to help you get to the bottom of all your breastfeeding diet concerns, from the best foods to eat while breastfeeding to the best vitamins to supplement your meals, plus which foods to avoid or limit while breastfeeding and why....
The following story, “I Swore I’d Never Complain” by Alyssa Shelasky was originally published on Boomdash. When I decided to have a baby on my own, about three years ago, I swore I’d never complain. I’d never take it for granted. I’d never bitch about the thing I wanted so, so, so, so badly. And for a while, I didn’t. I did a lot without complaining. Emergency c-section, six months without sleep, solo travel with a screaming baby, a milk-duct in my left breast that grew to the size of a Granny Smith, etc....
With the seemingly endless stroller options and technologies on the market, picking one out can feel even more confusing than buying a new car. And with so many different styles directed at some many different lifestyles, there’s simply no way to say which one’s “best.” There are, though, some basic, nonnegotiable features that you should look for in any stroller. Newborn suitability Since newborns aren’t yet able to sit up on their own, they need a seat that either fully reclines, has a bassinet attachment or accommodates an infant carrier....
Diaper changes are an inevitable part of the whole parenting gig. And it’s one of the tasks you’ll master early on—even if you’ve never touched a diaper before now. Practice makes perfect, and you’re about to be in the throes of it. (According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, baby will go through nearly 8,000 diapers before graduating to the potty.) Stressing over how to change a diaper? Rest assured that soon enough, you’ll have your own tried-and-true method for getting the job done quickly, efficiently and with minimal mess....
You know what never gets old? Being accosted by a complete stranger in the grocery store as you’re trying to wheel your cart down the international foods aisle without the baby grabbing and smashing an expensive jar of kalamata olives on the floor. “Ohhhh, just look at that little face!” these people squeal. “Enjoy every minute, because they grow up before you know it!” OK, I’m lying. This gets very old, very fast....
