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Non-Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) A non-hormonal IUD, most commonly known by the brand name ParaGard, is a small, T-shaped device that is placed in your uterus by your doctor during an office visit. The IUD releases copper, which creates a hostile environment for sperm and causes the lining of the uterus to shed more often, preventing implantation should an egg become fertilized. The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) lists the advantages of a copper IUD:...

1001 Things Everyone Should Know about Women’s History by Constance Jones This is a concise but readible collection of the most notable names and events in the history of half the world’s citizens. Africa: Women’s Art, Women’s Lives by Betty Laduke African women express the ebb and flow of their lives. This book highlights some of their personal art. Walk a mile in their shoes! Amelia Earhart’s Daughters: The Wild and Glorious Story of American Women Aviators from World War II to the Dawn of the Space Ageby Leslie Haynsworth, David M....

But… it’s essential you go into this with a straight head and reasonable expectations. Here’s how to make lifelong changes — not just spur of the moment ones. Have Realistic Expectations First, the bad news: if you’re infertile, lifestyle change is unlikely to be your “cure.” While infertility can be caused by bad health habits, in most cases, it’s rarely the entire story. Research has found that people who practice certain health habits are less likely to experience infertility....

Caring for Your Dog’s Coat and Skin Take your time when brushing your dog, and be gentle when removing tangles or mats. If you pull his hair as you fight through tangles, your dog won’t stay keen on grooming for very long, and neither will you. Frequent, preferably daily, brushing will keep tangles and mats from forming. If your dog has a thick coat, begin at the front and use a pin brush to brush small sections of hair forward, against the direction of growth, working your way from head to tail on one side, then the other....

Needs vary by age and too much and too little calcium can cause complications. Keep reading to find out how much calcium you need, why it’s important, and how to make sure you’re getting enough. Daily Requirements Calcium needs vary by age—even during pregnancy. Teen moms require a little more. They need enough to maintain their bones and the stores of calcium in their own bodies while supporting the growth of their baby....

Large sheet of poster board or paper (at least three feet square) or old bed sheet Pen or marker Beanbag Directions

For piercing enthusiasts, unfortunately, the answer is that it’s best to refrain from getting piercings during pregnancy. In fact, according to the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), it’s recommended to avoid new piercings (if possible) at least three months before and after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Piercings During Pregnancy New piercings can have difficulty healing and even become infected, particularly when you are pregnant, warns Andrea Chisholm, MD, an OB-GYN and member of Verywell Family’s Review Board....

As a patient, you are entitled to request a C-section, though it may not be approved if your doctor is unable to deem the surgery as medically necessary. In 2015, an estimated 32% of all births in the United States were performed by C-section, and around 2.5% of those deliveries were elective cesareans by maternal request. They may want to talk to you in detail about why you want to have elective surgery to give birth and try to find a way to ease your concerns or fears....

Usually, the answer to that question is no. Miscarriage and stillbirth are rarely anyone’s fault, and sometimes pregnancy loss is even a predetermined outcome at the time of conception. Even though we know pregnancy loss usually does not happen because of anything the mother (or father) did, doctors cannot always explain why they do happen. What Causes a Miscarriage? Sporadic, one-time pregnancy losses are often caused by random chromosomal abnormalities in the developing baby....

If you are concerned about possible delays in your child’s verbal skills or understanding of language, consider these factors. All of them can play a role in speech and language delays. Physical problems like this are most often caught by your pediatrician before your child begins to start talking. In some cases, however, they may be missed until your child starts to see a dentist or begins to show signs of delayed speech....

25 to 30 minutes Materials Colored paperGlue Directions Extensions Make a chain from pieces of wrapped candy.If you are away on a trip, make a chain with small (inexpensive) gifts for each day you will be gone.

To prevent the queasiness that comes from an empty stomach during the night, eat something (such as a sandwich) before going to bed. Graze on bland snacks all day. Try crackers, rice cakes, dry cereal, and pretzels. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated. Take in lots of liquids. In addition to water and juices, don’t forget things like ice pops, sorbet, gelatin desserts, bouillon, and frozen grapes. Before getting out of bed, prop yourself up a bit and eat a cracker or some raisins....

Breed Bans Laws banning certain breeds or mixes containing certain breeds have sprung up in recent years. Breed bans are usually passed in the wake of several attacks, or a single especially awful attack, by a dog or dogs of a particular breed. Concern and fear about vicious dogs are legitimate, to be sure. Unfortunately, breed bans don’t address the real issue and they create problems of their own. The real problem behind the bites and full-out attacks that prompt legislation banning specific breeds is not the breeds but the irresponsible owners of individual dogs....

Compost Cheesecloth or burlap bag String Pail Water Directions

Effort: More difficult — some sewing required Materials: Plain white or pale blue pillowcase (queen-size or king-size is best) Toy bow and arrow set Feathered wings (available at costume shops) Laurel wreath Length of gold cord for belt Scissors, safety pins, needle and thread Instructions: Cut the bottom of the pillowcase, so it’s open at both ends. At one end, make a slit in the sides about eight inches long....

Directions Lay some paper flat on the table. Cover it with decorative ideas using fabric scraps, buttons, and beads. Attach firmly with glue. Fill in spaces with crayons. When paper is dry, roll it up into a cylinder shape. Glue or staple the ends together. Now stand it on one end and your child has made a cylindrical sculpture.

The tween years are a time of transition and change. A tween is maturing into a teenager physically, emotionally, and socially and they are learning to take on new responsibilities at school and home. Parents of tweens notice a lot of changes in their children over these few years. They are no longer your little girl or boy, but they still need you. While your tween may be showing increased independence and skill-building, they rely on you to help them with all of the new challenges they face....