Heads up moms and moms-to-be! It’s that time of year again. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine that will be used during the 2012-2013 season. Each year the FDA, in conjunction with the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study influenza virus samples and global disease patterns to identify virus strains likely to cause the most illness during the upcoming flu season....
It sounds like you have vasovagal syncope. This is a relatively common reaction to having your blood drawn. One study found that it occurs in 2 - 5 percent of patients who donate blood. If you do have vasovagal syncope, you should have your blood drawn when lying down. It won’t necessarily prevent you from fainting, but it will help keep you from injuring yourself if you do pass out. Hydrating with up to a half-liter of water prior to your blood draw may also help prevent these episodes....
If you’re being induced, chances are there’s a medical reason that makes the risk of induction lower than the risk of your continued pregnancy. That being said, if you’re planning on having en elective induction (or an elective c-section ), you need to be aware that there are risks. A new study in the July issue of Medical Care, published by the American Public Health Association, says that 1 in 25 US babies are born earlier than medically justified, through elective cesarean sections and elective induced labor....
Pros • Very easy setup • Wide-angle lens lets you see more of baby’s room • Two-way radio feature • Night vision • Good battery life Cons • Poor image quality • No room temperature reading Bottom Line For the price of $160, the Wide View Digital Color Video Monitor is a great option. The monitor screen is large and lightweight, the long cords give you more versatility in where you can place the camera, and if you want to go cordless, the battery will last for hours....
Refusing to wear a jacket in below-freezing temperatures. Saying “no” to everything. Throwing themselves face down on the ground. Sound familiar? Regardless of how old your little one is, these signs could be a clue that the so-called “terrible twos” have hit. And even though this phase may not be fun, it’s actually a great thing, experts say. “What a child is doing is testing boundaries, which is his way of figuring out right from wrong,” says Robin Jacobson, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone in New York City....
Hey parents, don’t let ‘em tell you nothin’. Turns out, you’re doing it right: According to new research, baby talk is the leading way your adorable little babe is taking in (and learning!) language. So stress the hell outta those vowel sounds and get as high pitched as possible! Researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Connecticut examined thousands of 30-second snippets of verbal exchanges between parents and babies, measuring parents’ use of a regular speaking voice versus an exaggerated, animated baby talk style (baby talk) and whether speech occurred one-on-one between parent and baby or in a group setting....
First things first—what is colic in babies? You know babies are supposed to cry, but sometimes it can seem like your child’s cries go on a little longer than “normal." Even after you’ve checked their diaper and made sure they’ve been fed and burped, no amount of holding, rocking or jiggling seems to console them or stop their cries. Watching baby sob and writhe in pain, you probably feel helpless and at the end of your rope....
And the Winner Is: 4moms Cleanwater Tub Even the smallest infants can (and will) make really big messes. And while bathtime is often a fun, bonding experience, washing a slippery baby isn’t always the easiest task. Thankfully, a baby bathtub can help you get the job done safely and efficiently. While there are many no-frills options available, it’s worth investing in a high-quality tub, as it’ll get plenty of use in those first few months....
And the Winner Is: Nuna Pipa Lite RX There’s a reason we can’t stop awarding the Nuna Pipa Lite RX in our annual Best of Baby franchise—it’s just that good. For starters, it’s lighter than light, which comes in handy when your infant starts to pack on the pounds, and you’re suddenly hauling a heavier load from your vehicle to your house to a stroller base and everywhere in between. A five-second True Lock installation system makes this car seat a breeze to safely install: Use the accompanying base, or take advantage of the latest model’s built-in belt paths that allow you to safely install the seat with a vehicle’s seat belt (perfect for taxi travel)....
If there’s one thing you should do before Birth Day, it’s sleep! But if there’s a second thing to add to your must-do list, it’s taking a trip with your partner to get away from it all—a babymoon, if you will. After all, it’ll only be the two of you for a few more moments, and you’ll want to cement some precious memories before baby swoops in and steals away the romance (at least for a little while)....
This is the second installment of Danica’s four-part series on her son’s Autism diagnosis. In her first post, The Moment Autism Changed Everything, she shares how her son’s diagnosis changed her family’s world. Danica is a stay at home mom of 3 who spends most of her time homeschooling and cleaning up the path of destruction her autistic son leaves. You can follow his antics at http://laffytaffyandwine.blogspot.com/. Denial is one of parents’ biggest enemies....
Sure, becoming a mom is pretty amazing. But you’re probably not ready to do it again so soon! These postpartum birth control methods will help you get back in bed without conceiving another baby before you’re ready. Talk to your doctor about what method is best for you. The pill The birth control pill, which uses hormones to halt ovulation, is fine to use once you’re green-lighted for sex, usually at your six-week postpartum checkup....
The latest study to come from the journal Breastfeeding Medicine found that children with children who breastfeed for shorter durations may be more likely to have ADHD. Researchers at Schneider’s Children Medical Center studied over 50 children (age 6-12) who had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2008 and 2009. These children were compared to two control groups: the first consisted of healthy (non-ADHD) siblings of ADHD children and the second control group was composed of children of similar ages without ADHD....
Unless you’re very lucky and you make a baby on your first or second try, you and your partner are likely having a lot more sex than usual. And that means you’re probably reaching for lube. Hey, you’re in good company: about 20 percent of women reach for it monthly to “make sex more comfortable.” But what you may not know is that your go-to lube might actually be hurting your chances of conceiving....
1Image: RosenberryRooms.com Tons of texturesAdd texture to baby’s space with a shag carpet, a multi-dimensional shelf of artwork and a smooth floor (easy for clean up!). A leather-backed chair looks funky and cool in this space, plus it adds tons of function for middle-of-the-night feedings. 2Image: TheAnimalPrintShop.comMod accentsIn place of a free-standing stuffed animal like you’ll see in many traditional nurseries, try shopping for functional room décor, like a white elephant that doubles as a décor piece and a cute seat....
Like most of your symptoms, this one’s due, in part, to hormone and blood pressure changes. As baby continues to grow, the pressure your uterus places on blood vessels can add to the dizziness. Take care of yourself in basic ways — eat regularly and choose healthy snacks, drink lots of water, wear loose and comfortable clothing, get up slowly from sitting or lying down, try not to stand for long periods, don’t lie on your back during the second half of pregnancy, and avoid getting overheated — to keep dizziness at a minimum....
Welcome to The Bump! If you take a look around, you’ll see we’ve made some changes — in our design, in how we deliver content and how we’ve personalized it with you in mind. Sound exciting? Here’s what you can look forward to: Simple, Clean Design The Bump’s new design — bright, happy, inviting — reflects our commitment and promise to be the modern go-to destination for pregnancy and parenting. Our simplified, clean look puts you right in the middle of the content you care about and connects you with our community....
D&E (dilation and evacuation) is a minor surgical procedure which involves mechanically opening (dilating) the cervix and cleaning out (evacuating) the uterus. It may be performed after a missed abortion (the embryo or fetus dies, but no bleeding or cervical opening occurs) or inevitable abortion (the embryo or fetus dies, and painful or heavy bleeding occurs). If tissue from the pregnancy remains in the womb after miscarriage, it can cause heavy bleeding or infection — a D&E aims to avoid this....
If you could have a genetic blueprint of your child, cluing you in on possible diseases and illnesses they’ll face throughout life, would you take it? Many parents are skeptical. While genome sequencing does allow you to more effectively prepare for and fight against things like asthma, it could also show that down the road, you’re at risk for Alzheimer’s. In that case, is ignorance bliss? Like it or not, the choice to find out is coming....
I walked into work the other day, fresh off spending the last few hours with my 7-month old. I made the usual rounds, coffee in hand, chatting it up with the boss and co-workers. I suppose it was about two hours later when I shut the door to my office and settled in for a pumping session — I looked down as I unbuttoned my cardigan to see what I can only describe as Haley’s Comet traveling from my shoulder down the front of my black cardigan....
