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Infertility can occur for numerous reasons, including difficulties with ovulation, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), low sperm count, and structural problems, with your reproductive organs. When a couple is faced with infertility, the first step is to discover the cause of the fertility issue and create a treatment plan. Doctors and patients can solve some issues through improved diet and exercise, medical procedures, or fertility drugs. However, more extreme treatments and procedures are needed in many infertility situations to produce a successful pregnancy....

What Causes Jaundice in Newborns? Jaundice occurs when excess bilirubin is released into the baby’s circulation, caused by the destruction of circulating red blood cells. Jaundice may be attributed to physiological causes (immaturity of the baby’s liver), prematurity, breast milk (occurring in one to two percent of breastfed babies), blood group incompatibility (Rh or ABO problems), or hepatitis (rare). More: Your Baby’s First Medical Checkup A small percentage of babies who are breast-fed can develop breast milk jaundice....

The name Julian has both ancient ties and present-day appeal. It is also on-trend though not yet overdone. The name suits a variety of personalities, too. Your Julian might be a gentle poet or a clever scientist, a talented musician, or a well-rounded athlete. The options really are as endless as this name is versatile. How Popular is the Name Julian? Julian has been a slow and steady boys’ name in the U....

Although preemies get sick more often than other children, parents can follow a few simple steps to keep their baby healthy. Wash Hands Often Washing your hands is the best and most important way to keep your premature baby healthy. Hand washing removes the germs that you come into contact with as you go about your daily activities. Wash your hands whenever they get soiled and after every diaper change or a trip to the bathroom....

If I work as a doctor in a hospital, you can safely assume that I have been to medical school, that I have passed my medical board exams, and that I have been successful in applying for a job there. These are all necessary conditions of my working there. Each anxiety scenario in your child’s head also has a number of necessary conditions that must be met, although we seldom stop to analyze them when we are stressed or panicky....

These findings reflect real-life inequities within STEM fields. “We have a society-wide push to get more people interested in STEM, and specifically a more diverse STEM workforce," says lead study author Fashina Aladé, assistant professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. “We know that some of the disparities of who participates in STEM later on start early with children’s interests.” Introducing Characters to Children The study focused on programs targeted toward children aged 3 to 6 years old....

Your time only Because most people are right-handed, we live in a world where items—scissors, keyboards, and so on—are for the benefit of right-handed people. Ask your child how things would change if the reverse were true. What items might your child have a hard time using? How might your child compensate for the inconvenience? What would be the benefits of accommodating a world that suddenly favored left-handed people? Ask your child what inventions might help him or her function in the new, reversed world....

Reasons For a School Lockdown Drill The purpose of a school lockdown drill is to protect the children and adults in the building from a potential emergency such as the presence of a school shooter. As with fire drills and other safety programs, the hope is to acclimate students and teachers to a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely. Lockdown Drill Planning Lockdown drills are different from evacuation drills....

Although $30,000 sounds like a lot of money—and it is—we all know that money goes fast, and there are an awful lot of things to spend it on. Hardly anyone who works thinks that he or she makes enough money, even if you are grateful for the job you have in an uncertain job market. It’s no surprise that the most frequent complaints about jobs are not about bosses (although those probably run a close second), but about salaries....

Okay kids, are you ready to dazzle your friends and family with powers they never knew you had? Fantastic! Before you begin your magic-making merriment, there are a few things to remember. All great magicians learn these three rules of magic early on. The earlier you learn them the better! Rule #1. practice Rule #2. PRACTICE Rule #3. PRACTICE! Find the Mystery Card Trick Props: Deck of cards The Trick: Your friend will select a card from a deck and without seeing what she has chosen, you will easily find the card after she puts the deck back together!...

Not only does this information vary from state to state and district-to-district, but it will also be different for private versus public schools. Additionally, the requirements for medical evaluations are based on your child’s grade, and typically certain vaccinations are required at specific ages. And it makes a difference whether your child plays sports. While all schools require vaccinations (or exemptions from vaccinations), some may not require a physical unless a child is involved in sports....

5 to 10 minutes Materials Half a dozen or more hats Directions Extensions Play this in front of a mirror.Change your voice each time you change a hat.Wear 2 hats at a time.Put some hats on bears, dolls, and stuffed animals.