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Research has shown that sexual intercourse does not cause or increase the risk of negative outcomes for the baby or parent. In a normal and healthy pregnancy, orgasm doesn’t increase the risk of miscarriage or preterm labor. Sexual activity may even have positive health benefits for the pregnancy, by boosting feel-good hormones like oxytocin and increasing the blood flow (and oxygen) to the uterus. Learn more about sex and orgasm during pregnancy....

One Syllable Baby Names for Girls Anne - The name Anne has a Hebrew origin and means having God’s favor and grace. Belle - The name Belle has a French origin and means beautiful. Claire - The name Claire has a Latin origin and means clear and bright. Elle - The name Elle has an English origin and means beautiful like a fairy. Fleur - The name Fleur has a French origin and means flower....

Eating salt is often thought to be less of a problem for kids, though, as many parents assume that their kids don’t have a lot of salt in their diets. This is only true if you don’t add much salt to the foods that you cook. Keep in mind that many of the processed and prepared foods that are popular with parents and kids—usually because they are quick and easy—are often loaded with salt....

Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day are easy examples of holidays with built-in theme elements, but you can also explore ideas for lesser-known holidays: Want to have a party in April? Earth Day is April 22. Opt for an environmental theme, and play up this international holiday that celebrates environmentalism. Prepare a vegetarian meal, and decorate with environmentally friendly décor (green plants, globes, and recycled-paper products) – you might even make a tree- or garden-planting ceremony part of the party....

Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Three to four hours, plus overnight to dry Materials: Newspaper or plastic Unfinished wooden serving tray (You can find this in the wood section of craft stores.) Red craft paint Paintbrushes Red, white, and blue bandana or material Pen Scissors Decoupage finish Varnish Thin white ribbon or trim Glue gun

From “Frontlines,” March 1999, Our Children, the official magazine of the National PTA. To Summer Camp Guide

Age: Preschool through elementaryTime: 30 minutes Type of activity: Nature craft Pinecones (one for each feeder)1/4 cup peanut butter (per pinecone)Popsicle sticks2 cups bird seed (mixed variety)String or yarn cut into 4-foot stripsOld newspapers

Playdough Toothpick or large, blunt needle Clear gloss enamel or nail polish String Directions

Week Number 27 The network of nerves to the ear is completed. The fetus takes some breaths and although breathing in water, not air (in utero, babies breathe in amniotic fluid through the nose and it passes through the lungs and exits back into the amniotic sac), it is good practice for their lungs. Because the retinas of the eyes are not finished forming yet, an eye problem called retinopathy of prematurity can occur in babies born at this time....

Without paid maternity leave, many parents are left without many options. Aside from being a stay-at-home parent or having relatives watch your child, the two most popular childcare choices are enrolling your child in a daycare center or hiring a nanny to watch your child in your home. Evaluating the pros and cons of both options can help you make the decision that is best for your family. Pros and Cons of Daycare Both choices have positive and negative aspects, but it is most important that you find a childcare situation in which you are comfortable and where your baby will thrive....

Overview These are just a few of the considerations to weigh when thinking about social egg freezing or the practice of freezing eggs for non-medical purposes, like delaying motherhood. Doctors call this procedure “planned oocyte cryopreservation” or “planned OC.” Egg freezing was once considered experimental and reserved only for those going through cancer treatment. However, as of several years ago, it’s no longer considered experimental and is currently – theoretically, anyway – available to all women....

There has been recent debate on the best way for parents and educators to teach children about the environment. Many people feel that the environmental information that children get on television or in schools is biased either by activists who scare children with “gloom and doom” stories or by companies who are trying to downplay the effects of pollution in our environment. To the average parent, finding accurate, balanced environmental information for children can sometimes be quite a challenge....

Prevent Sexual Stereotyping or Gender Bias While you might be open to more options if you don’t know the sex of your baby, knowing automatically puts you into a definite girl or boy category. Some families complain that if they know they are having a girl or a boy, they are bombarded with gifts for that sex. Think pink! (Or blue.) Though this may or may not bother you. It has also been discussed that moms who know the sex of their babies before birth describe the fetal movements differently....

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Take Childbirth Classes The biggest problem for getting the class you want to take is procrastination. Forget procrastination, take your childbirth class early. As a childbirth educator, I can tell you that I get several calls a month from people wanting to take my class but can’t get in because they are booked. They usually say they are late for one of the four reasons below:...

If you find this statistic concerning, you are not alone. “More attention needs to be paid to the situation as it can impact humanity as a whole,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board-certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. “It’s a public health emergency not to be taken lightly.” You might be wondering what declining sperm counts mean for male reproductive health, why this is happening, and how this may impact overall fertility for couples looking to conceive....

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So how do you know if your kid is devoting too much time to his sport? The right amount of practice will vary from child to child and sport to sport. However, studies of youth athletes who specialize in just one sport have given doctors some insight into what constitutes an unsafe amount of sports practice. For example, if your child is 14 years old, anything over 13 hours a week devoted to one sport is too much....