The best way to get the iron you need is by eating iron-rich foods like green leafy vegetables, lean red meat, almonds, lentils and dried fruit. Vitamin C can help your body absorb iron so drink a glass of orange juice with your meal as well. It’s normal to feel extra tired when you’re pregnant, especially in the first and third trimester, and including these foods in your diet can help....
The Bump presents #MomBoss, a series dedicated to showing off all-star moms. We catch up with mompreneurs behind products we love, influencers who get real about motherhood and SAHMs who can multitask in their sleep. When Jessica Iclisoy first became a mom, everyday baby brands let her down big-time. She was aghast to discover some of the less than ideal ingredients in baby products—so she used her anger as fuel to start her own skincare company for babies, California Baby....
It’s a sight you don’t want to wake up to: your little one, miserable with goopy, crusty, bloodshot eyes. That’s what pink eye looks like—at least the most well known (and dreaded!) variety. But in fact, pink eye has many forms. Read on to learn about the different types of pink eye in babies and kids—and how to treat and prevent each and every kind. In this article: What is pink eye?...
The good news: About two thirds of infertile couples have children after treatment. The bad news: Many insurance plans don’t cover infertility treatments. (Thirteen states, however, mandate at least some coverage, and more and more HMOs are covering part or all of it.) There are a myriad of options, depending on the cause of the problem. For men, medication can often correct impotence and premature ejaculation, and surgery can reverse low sperm count....
It’s an alarming statistic, but one that’s important to know: According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), up to 26 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage—and many women don’t even know they’ve had one. Medically known as a “spontaneous abortion,” miscarriage is defined as the loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. Some miscarriages are unmistakable, marked by bleeding and intense cramping. But sometimes, early pregnancy loss is a much quieter experience; it may even go undetected....
“Breastfeeding is easy!” said no mom ever. I knew that would be the case when I decided to go for it. But little did I know, having support would be the biggest success factor in my breastfeeding journey. My partner Eric knew of my intentions to breastfeed and supported them 100 percent. He was also concerned with the pressure he knew I’d undoubtedly put on myself because I would want to make it work no matter what....
While echinacea may be your go-to herb on days when you feel like you’re getting a cold, there’s no evidence that it can help improve your odds of getting pregnant. In fact, some research has shown that echinacea (along with St. John’s wort and ginkgo biloba) can actually have a negative impact on your fertility. One study from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California found that high doses of the herbs may damage reproductive cells and prevent sperm from fertilizing eggs....
As your pregnancy progresses, you may feel all sorts of unfamiliar aches and pains. Another not-so-fun fact: Expectant moms may be more susceptible to illnesses, since pregnancy actually suppresses your immune system. The list of what you can take when you’re feeling under the weather is decidedly shorter these days, since many medicines aren’t considered pregnancy-safe. Here’s the question so many moms-to-be are asking: Can you take Tylenol while pregnant? Whether you’re trying to stave off aches and pains or get relief from a cold or headache, you want to feel better—but you don’t want to harm your baby....
Looking to the zodiac for a glimpse into baby’s personality—and future—is always fun. But you’re not getting the full picture if you’re just consulting Western astrology. There’s a whole other zodiac—the Chinese zodiac—that’s brimming with fresh intel on your child. Here, we break down what each sign means for your child, and what’s likely in store for them in 2019. What Is the Chinese Zodiac? The Chinese zodiac assigns each birth year a different animal sign, which is believed to determine your dominant personality traits....
New research presented at the International Federation of Fertility Societies/American Society for Reproductive Medicine found that for couples about to undergo IVF procedures, finances were a major concern. According to research completed at an IVF program based in Brazil, more than 5,000 patients were asked to identify their biggest concern leading up to the treatment. Their choices were: malformation of baby, social prejudice, religion, supernumerary embryos, getting pregnant with multiples or financial strain....
Iron is a tricky one. Regardless of what you eat, it’s difficult to get enough iron (27 milligrams per day) from food alone, so your OB will likely recommend you take an iron supplement or prenatal vitamin with iron. If you’re unsure of what to take, ask your doctor. As far as food is concerned, you’ll find iron in lean red meat, but it’s also in vegetarian-friendly foods, so don’t worry if you’re not a steak-eater....
It’s the classic first trimester conundrum: How to hide your pregnancy before you’re ready to break the news? It’s not always easy—just ask any not-telling-yet pregnant woman who’s tried to have dinner with friends and not order a drink. And for celebrities who are constantly in the media spotlight—or playing characters on screen who are decidedly not knocked up—it can be an even taller task. So what’s a woman to do?...
As a new mama, you definitely need to know about Flathead Syndrome. It sounds dreadful, but flathead syndrome is not a genetic abnormality, it is a direct result of poor positioning and is completely preventable. Unfortunately, many moms are unaware until their baby actually develops the condition. As a physical therapist, I have seen many babies over the years affected by the condition that encompasses torticollis and plagiocephaly. Torticollis is a shortening of the neck muscles on one side, causing limited neck mobility and a constant side-ward tilt position of the head....
Uncomplicated abortions usually pose no threat to a woman’s fertility. Those complicated by infection or hemorrhage may cause scar tissue to form in the uterus and this could impede your ability to establish pregnancy. If you have been unsuccessfully trying to conceive, your doctor will order a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) as part of your evaluation. This is an “ X-ray” test of the uterus and fallopian tubes, and will check for things like tubal blockage and uterine scarring....
The cliché of pregnant women craving ice cream and pickles … well, a new study suggests that’s not that far off from the truth. Researchers at SUNY Albany found that 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. experience cravings, especially in the second trimester. The foods that hit the spot? Ice cream, fruit juice, fruit, sweets, desserts, dairy and chocolate. (A small group of women in the study who claimed to never experience cravings except during pregnancy leaned towards salty and savory foods....
New research, presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in New York City, found that thinking is associated with increased stress and negative emotions for mothers. Researchers, led by Dr. Shira Offer, the assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, focused on the “mental labor” surrounding the physical demands on household and family responsibilities (like cooking, cleaning, taking children to doctor’s appointments and other extracurricular activities)....
Imagine if there was something you could do so baby would never get a life-threatening infection or a virus that could paralyze him. It seems so obvious you’d do it, right? But the parents who don’t vaccinate and the parents who do worry about it on the same level. So what’s really at the heart of the debate? We know beyond certainty that “vaccinating protects babies from dire infections, stuff that causes horrible complications,” says Cheryl Wu, MD, a pediatrician in New York City....
I dread the holidays at daycare – Valentine’s Day , in particular. Why? Because I know I will find my daughter’s cubby overflowing, not just with little Hello Kitty paper Valentine’s Day cards (like the kind we bought), but with intricate, handcrafted gift bags full of stickers and bubbles and a heart-shaped straw and non-peanut treats that some child’s mom painstakingly made and assembled for the entire class. I’m not sure when the holidays became a sport to see which mom can outdo the other, but that’s what it feels like — and I have several years worth of daycare experience to rely on....
*_1. The pee-stick Facebook photo. _We know you’re excited (and you have every right to be!), but the pee-stick share might be a little TMI for some of your Facebook friends (especially your coworkers, who could spill the news to your boss before you do). Stacie M. says, “It’s just a little too personal. We all know what happens when you pee on the stick! We want to hear your happy news; we don’t really need to see it....
No one wants to get kicked out of a restaurant because their children can’t behave. For many parents, the fear of children throwing a tantrum and disturbing other diners keeps them at home. And before they know it, cooking at home and delivery become the default way of life for years, with a date night maybe once a month. It doesn’t have to be like this! I’m here to tell you that parents can still get out with their kids and have an enjoyable experience....
