The second trimester is great for traveling, as long as you take a few precautions. Here are a few tips to keep yourself (and baby!) safe and comfy on the road and in the skies. Move it! When flying, circulation is the key to comfort—be sure to keep moving. Get up and walk around once an hour, and wiggle or massage your legs every few minutes while seated. (Same goes for anytime you’re seated for an extended period throughout your pregnancy....
Making a baby sounds like a lot of fun—and at times it definitely is—but it can also be pretty stressful. Luckily, there’s no better time to unwind than summer. Here, the best ways to relax in the upcoming months. Get outside Spending time outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety, so plan some fun activities for you and your partner to do together: Have a picnic, play a game of doubles tennis, head to the pool or, if the weather’s cold, go skiing....
There’s a reason why the first breast milk expressed after childbirth is likened to “liquid gold”: Colostrum contains invaluable nutrients and antibodies specifically tailored to a newborn’s initial needs. Suffice it to say, it’s justifiably revered by new moms, lactation experts and pediatricians. So what are the colostrum benefits, exactly? When does colostrum come in, and what does it look like? Read on to learn everything you need to know about this type of early breast milk....
Metrodin was once one of the most important fertility drugs on the market. It was first made — believe it or not — from the urine retrieved from postmenopausal nuns. Since they had gone through menopause, these women had high levels of the hormones FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) circulating in their bloodstream, which were relatively easy to extract, sterilize and then administer to women who needed more of these hormones to boost egg production....
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Baby spit up is a fact of life for new parents: It’s so common, there are even special cloths dedicated to cleaning up the stuff. But when it’s your child who seems to be spitting up constantly, it’s understandable that baby spit up would suddenly become a concern. Fortunately, experts say, most of the time it shouldn’t be. How much or how frequently a baby spits up varies from baby to baby, says Jeffrey Bourne, MD, a pediatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California....
What Toys are Good for 8-Month-Old Babies? Starting to pull up into a standing position Recognizing familiar faces Rocking back-and-forth on their hands and knees Sitting unassisted Picking up objects with a thumb and forefinger (aka mastering the pincer grasp) Passing objects from one hand to the other Making sounds like “ma-ma-ma-ma” and “ba-ba-ba-ba” Expressing a range of emotions through their face and body language What to Look for in Toys for 8-Month-Olds Size of parts....
Size. Toddler backpacks need to be compact enough for a little kid to carry, but roomy enough to hold all the essentials. Check to see if your child’s daycare or preschool has any specific size requirements for backpacks, since some ask that bags be big enough to hold a standard letter-size sheet of paper. A good range is anywhere between 10 to 15 inches tall. Safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls attention to several features that help make toddler backpacks safe for a young child to carry—including two wide shoulder straps, a padded back and a chest strap....
It was tough enough maintaining a home before you gave birth. Prevent chore wars with your partner with this handy checklist: | Daily | | | change diapers | | | make the bed | | | prep meals | | | cook meals | | | do dishes | | | dress baby | | | play with baby | | | take baby to daycare/babysitter | | | pick up baby from the daycare/babysitter | | | feed baby | | | clean up today’s mess | | | bath time | | | put baby in pajamas | | | put baby to bed | | | empty diaper pail | | | run errands | | | | | | Weekly | | | laundry | | | grocery shop | | | arrange family outings/weekend plans | | | find a babysitter | | | clean bathroom | | | dust | | | vacuum | | | yard work/mow lawn | | | take out trash | | | pick up dry cleaning | | | change sheets | | | clean refrigerator | | | “me time” (okay, it’s not a chore, but both of you need some!...
What is an ectopic pregnancy? Normally, the fertilized egg settles and develops in the uterus. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg fails to make it all the way to the uterus and implants instead in the fallopian tube, ovary, cervix or abdomen. The problem is that none of those parts of your body can contain a growing baby. An ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical condition that can actually threaten a woman’s life....
For many parents, getting baby to sleep is like cracking a code. Harvey Karp, MD, is not one of those parents. The renowned pediatrician and creator of the Happiest Baby on the Block program is taking the mystery out of sleep solutions, explaining that in general, any sense mystery is the result of misinformation among parents. “There’s a giant myth perpetrated by doctors that there’s nothing you can do to improve a baby’s sleep,” Dr....
It’s finally happening! (You think.) Here are the first things to do when you suspect you’re expecting: Take a Test If you have an inkling, decide when to take a home pregnancy test, and leave some time to celebrate if the news is good. Many tests say to take them in the morning, but don’t do it before work. (Wait until Saturday a.m. if you want to play by the rules....
Even if you don’t fall into the “resolutions-making” camp, the fact is baby’s coming, and that means major changes are headed your way. Making a few thoughtful choices now will lead to way less worry down the road. Ditch these bad habits Indulging in late-night screen time Step away from that episode of Stranger Things! Whether it’s binge streaming your favorite new series or getting caught in a loop of cat videos on YouTube, screen time before bedtime can make it harder for you to get to sleep....
Unless your baby is anemic (this can be checked by a doctor with a quick heel prick), there’s no real need for a supplement. It is true that baby’s existing iron stores will start to be depleted between six and nine months, but baby can easily get extra iron from his diet, assuming you’ve begun introducing solids. Many baby cereals are iron-fortified, but babies absorb naturally occurring iron — for example, in your breast milk and in red meats — much better than the iron found in fortified foods or supplements....
One of the really fun things about being pregnant is that all your old clothes fit differently. It’s like you have a whole new wardrobe to experiment with! You can continue to wear all your little jackets — they’ll just be smaller and tighter. It’s a great way to hide your caboose and show off what’s going on uptown. Simple, layered knits also look great during pregnancy. To keep wearing your regular jeans a little longer, take a hair band, loop it through the buttonhole, and then put the other end around the button....
The swine flu vaccine has finally arrived. The catch? It’s currently only available in a nasal-mist form, which is not recommended for children under the age of two, due to possible dangers. Moms with children under two are advised to wait until the vaccine shot is cleared. The good news: The wait might only take another week — at least 40 million doses of the H1N1 flu shot are rolling out in mid-October....
And the Winner Is: Hello Bello Plant-Based Baby Wipes Life with a baby is a messy affair. There are endless diaper changes to contend with—as well as snotty noses, food-stained mouths, sticky hands, grimy tables, the list goes on. Which is why you’ll rarely catch a parent without a pack of baby wipes at the ready. Here’s a wipe that’s up to the task of cleaning practically anything, without roughing up baby’s skin (or your wallet)....
I went to the doctor yesterday after a week of unexplained dizziness. “Oh, are you pregnant?” asked everyone I mentioned it to — because that’s the go-to diagnosis for women of childbearing age who complain of anything from a hangnail to a headache. Just try telling someone you feel tired, hungry, or nauseous and see what they say. Personally, I was afraid I had a brain tumor. The doctor’s diagnosis? Dehydration and anemia....
We asked around the message boards to find the worst comments that pregnant users have received from co-workers, friends, family, and even the checkout girl at the grocery store. So here you have it — the top five things you should NEVER say to a pregnant lady: Number Five: “Was it planned or a surprise?” _ Why: _ No matter what time of year (or of life) a pregnancy occurs, it is never appropriate to ask about people’s birth control (or lack thereof) details....
“I knew I was a mom when I was pregnant enough to notice that I could no longer see my own vagina.” _— __Leah Segedie, founder of Mamavation _ “I knew I was a mom when I settled down to watch the Oscars, baby asleep and bottle of wine by my side, and realized within 4 seconds of the opening number that I hadn’t seen a single nominated film that year....
