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Though quintuplets and other higher-order multiple births (also known as super twins) are rare, the increased use of fertility drugs and assisted reproduction techniques has also brought an increase in these types of pregnancies. Here’s all you need to know about quintuplets. Types of Quintuplets Quintuplets can be fraternal (polyzygotic), identical (monozygotic), or a combination of both. Polyzygotic quintuplets occur from five unique egg/sperm combinations whereas monozygotic multiples are the result of one fertilized egg that splits into two or more embryos....

Anatomy Although the size and the shape of the breasts can vary tremendously from woman to woman, all breasts are made up of the same parts. Here is a list of the external and internal structures that make up the anatomy of the female breast. Exterior Parts Skin: The breasts are covered by skin. The skin surrounding the breast contains the areola, the nipple, and the Montgomery glands. Areola: The areola is the circular or oval area at the center of the breast that is a darker color than the surrounding skin....

Which of the above boxes best describes you? Quick to anger. Some people get angry more quickly than others. They are often described as “having a quick temper.” Large things as well as small things can make them angry quickly. It’s much better to be slow to anger and not let small things bother you. If you’re quick to anger, ask yourself when you become angry if your anger is justified....

But dirt bike technology has evolved so much in a few years that new dirt bike models are faster, smoother, and have more features than ever. Enter electric dirt bikes. Between the rising prices of gas and an increase in the concern of global warming, the demand for electric mobility has increased. In addition to that, the maintenance of the electric dirt bike is also less due to fewer moving parts and electric dirt bikes are very quiet....

What You Need Three decks of ordinary playing cards A stopwatch A timer A dual-cassette tape recorder (or two recorders) Two blank audiocassette tapes Six 3 x 5 index cards Rules to Play By: First, try playing these games with another adult. This way, you will be comfortable with the rules and scoring when you play them with your child. Not all kids will be able to do all the games....

Many parents will (and honestly should) discuss with their children the sexual abuse signs, how to say “no”, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable around someone. This isn’t a topic to avoid if your child has special needs – those with a disability are unfortunately easy targets for sexual abuse. Concerned About Sexual Abuse in Autistic Kids and Teens “I know from personal and professional experience that having a loved one with a disability is stressful on many levels, and worrying about the “what-ifs” can make managing each day that much more difficult,” says Matthew Hoffman LMFT, a Madison, Connecticut-based family therapist....

Lorna Wing, M.D., FRCPsych, a founding member of the National Autistic Society, consultant psychiatrist at the NAS’s Centre for Social and Communication Disorders, and author of The Autistic Spectrum, describes these areas of impairment: Impairment of social relationships: An individual may not use or understand nonverbal behavior or develop peer relationships that are appropriate to his developmental level, or may appear aloof and indifferent to other people. Impairment of social communication: There may be a total lack of or delay in the development of speech (with no attempts to communicate by gestures)....

Babies, Newborns, and Infants Though the terms “baby,” “newborn,” and “infant” are frequently used synonymously, the exact definition depends on the source you consult. The Merriam-Webster dictionary simply says a newborn is a child who is recently born and does not put an upper limit to the term. Merriam-Webster also defines an infant as a child in the first stage of life but doesn’t give any age specifics and describes a baby as “an extremely young child....

Very often, even when infants have classic “teething symptoms,” they will not get their first tooth for a few more months and sometimes not until they are more than a year old. In fact, sometimes symptoms that parents think are signs of teething are actually signs of illness or infection. That’s why it’s important for parents to learn how to interpret their baby’s symptoms so that they can tell whether it’s just a first tooth or something else that might warrant attention....

Black babies, too, are three times as likely as white babies to die in infancy. Despite this information, elected officials haven’t prioritized solving this problem that affects millions of Americans. That is, until now. Just ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, the Biden administration has announced health equity initiatives that specifically target the maternal mortality rate. In a proclamation released this week, the president and vice president announced an action plan that would allocate funds to potentially close the mortality gap....

There are definitely some challenges when you have twins. This list examines some of the hardest things about having twins, from pregnancy all the way through the teenage years. The increased risks can add anxiety and fear to an already uncomfortable physical state. That’s why, from the very beginning, pregnancy is one of the hardest things about having twins. The physical exhaustion adds strain to an already stressful situation as parents learn to cope with multiple babies....

The answers to these questions depend on many factors, including the type of birth control pills and other hormonal contraception and when they are used. Birth Control Pills Prior to Conception According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, taking birth control pills before getting pregnant does not cause early pregnancy loss. If you experienced a miscarriage and were taking oral contraceptives prior to conceiving, that was not the cause....

30 to 40 minutes Materials Boxes of all sizesWhite glueMasking tape Directions Extensions Add colored-paper scraps to make details and features.Create a city landscape with skyscrapers.Paint or color the boxes with felt pens.

Our family often has picnic lunches and dinners at the beach, but I hadn’t thought of having breakfast in the park until a friend suggested it. What a great idea for early risers-and you’ll definitely beat the crowds! Breakfast foods Blanket or tablecloth Sweatshirts Hot cocoa Directions

Signs and Symptoms The most obvious sign of a retained placenta is your placenta not delivering within one hour after you give birth. In most cases, your doctor will notice if a piece of your placenta is missing. However, if this goes unnoticed, you may experience the following symptoms in the days and weeks after childbirth: FeverFoul-smelling vaginal dischargeDelayed onset of lactationPersistent, heavy bleeding with blood clotsSevere pelvic pain Effects on Production of Breast Milk While you’re pregnant, the placenta produces the hormones estrogen and progesterone....

Multivitamins The milk produced by a well-nourished woman has ample amounts of vitamins. However, poorly nourished women with vitamin deficiencies will produce milk that is deficient in vitamins. A few cases of vitamin-deficient milk and poor infant growth have been linked to a strict vegetarian diet in lactating mothers who weren’t taking vitamin supplements. Human milk is relatively low in vitamin D, but this vitamin is synthesized in the skin in ample amounts if a person is exposed to sunlight....

While eliminating foods from your diet is typically not necessary, if you and your pediatrician think that food allergy is a problem, you may decide to try an elimination diet. Target specific foods and food groups, including cow’s milk (and other products made with milk and milk proteins, including butter, cheese, and ice cream, etc.), soy, citrus fruits, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, corn, strawberries, and chocolate.Eliminate foods one at a time, and wait to see if your baby’s colicky symptoms (or other symptoms, such as diarrhea or eczema) improve....

10 to 20 minutes Materials Various kinds and sizes of broomsA dustpan Directions Extensions Make a list of chores that work best when done with each broom.Compare the function of brooms and hairbrushes.