Why Your Milk Hasn’t Come In If any of these apply to you, you might notice that your milk doesn’t come in by day three or four after birth. Keep putting your baby to the breast as often as possible. Babies benefit from colostrum, and the stimulation of nursing will help with milk production. None of these reasons need to stop you from breastfeeding, but you do need to be sure your baby is getting enough milk....
Family Involvement The reaction that your family has after you have children will vary. It might depend on how close you were to begin with, or whether your child is their first or their seventh grandchild. But, you can bet that most of the time they will want more involvement with you, rather than less. Bringing a child into your lives is a family event. Your lives are more public than they were before....
Nuchal Cord Conditions A nuchal cord is a fairly common condition, occurring in less one-third of all deliveries. The potential that it will happen increases with gestational age. For instance, studies have found that at 20 weeks, nuchal cords occur in just 6% of pregnancies and by 42 weeks that increases to 29%. There are two types of nuchal cords—Type A and Type B—and one or more loops around the neck can occur....
Here’s a look at why bleeding or spotting may happen during different points in pregnancy. Always be sure to call your doctor to discuss your individual concerns. Learn more about bleeding in early pregnancy from four to five weeks pregnant through the first trimester. Bleeding During the First Trimester First-trimester bleeding is more common than many people assume. Research varies, with some experts citing early-pregnancy bleeding in 15% to 25% of patients, and others reporting this figure to be as high as 40%....
For a puppy, the socialization provided by going to class is important. Even if you have other dogs at home, your pup needs to get out and meet strangers. Classes give him weekly exposure to lots of other dogs and people, which will help him grow up to be socially well adjusted, confident, and polite. When you’re choosing an obedience instructor, here are some questions to explore. The answer to most of these should be yes....
Be cautious about water that may be contaminated with chemicals. Many parks, golf courses, subdivisions, and other sites treat their ponds to control algae. Even if the pond itself isn’t treated, it may contain fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides from drainage run-off from the surrounding area. Dogs can become ill or even die from ingesting the chemicals. The chemicals may also cause skin irritations. Swimming pools are a bit better, but still present their own dangers....
When your puppy jumps up on you, he wants attention. If you touch him, push him down, yell at him, or otherwise interact with him, he gets what he wants. If you ignore your puppy’s antics, though, he’ll soon figure out that jumping up doesn’t get him what he wants at all. Many puppies will stop the jumping nonsense very quickly if you fold your arms, look up at the sky, and completely ignore the behavior....
It is important to catch an ectopic pregnancy before the cells grow too large, causing the fallopian tube to burst. This might destroy the tube’s ability to carry another fertilized egg to the uterus in the future. A neglected ectopic pregnancy can also threaten the life of the mother. The symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are as follows: Crampy pain on one side of the abdomen Abdominal pain that worsens when straining with a bowel movement or coughing Light bleeding or brownish spotting Shoulder pain on one side...
Establish a few specific, important rules/expectations that are clearly understood by all members of the household. Praise and positively reinforce your child for following rules/expectations. Establish clear-cut consequences (that are logical, reasonable, and fair) in advance with your child for breaking the rules. Enforce with consistency. Provide structure, routine, and predictability. Set limits and let your child know you mean business. Catch your child behaving appropriately (as frequently as possible)....
Since teens are more capable and independent, parents sometimes lean on them to help out with younger siblings or handle more chores. Some parents even inappropriately vent to them or rely on them to be messengers between them and their other parent. Even though teens may be more emotionally savvy than their younger siblings, they are still not adult peers. They need support from their parents and to learn how to cope after a divorce, too....
Egyptian baby names today are a blend of ancient traditional names and modern names influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture. If you’ve ever thought of giving your child an Egyptian name, here are more than a few to pick from. You can balance the old and the new by picking both a traditional and modern Egyptian name for your baby. There was an error. Please try again.
Experts recommend avoiding energy drinks while pregnant because of the high caffeine content and other ingredients. In addition, most energy drink companies voluntarily post advisory statements on their labels, discouraging those who are pregnant and breastfeeding from consuming them. This article explains the most common ingredients in energy drinks and why you should avoid them when pregnant. The Health Concerns When pregnant, a placenta grows in your uterus and supplies the baby with food and oxygen through the umbilical cord....
How Do Babies Breastfeed for the First Time? Right after your baby is born, she can be dried off and placed directly on your chest. This skin-to-skin (chest-to-chest) contact helps your baby transition to the outside world. It decreases the baby’s stress and promotes bonding between you and your newborn. Early skin-to-skin also encourages breastfeeding. Newborns tend to be more alert in the first hour after birth, and they’re born with a natural reflex to help them find the nipple and latch on....
Materials Corn syrup Brush Food coloring Heavy paper or posterboard Directions
When your one-year-old eats in her highchair, always use safety straps. But because she may have little patience for sitting in a highchair now that she’s a toddler, you may want to begin exploring alternatives. A child-size table and chairs will allow your child to sit (at least for a minute) and eat without risk of serious injury. Some toddlers eat best when allowed to wander about a little while eating rather than being forced to eat only in their chairs....
Level: Easy Time involved: Half to one hour Materials: Tape measure White and pink foam sheets Scissors Glue gun
1 to 2 hours, plus maintenance Materials Gardening toolsPaperPencilPackaged seeds Directions Extensions Have your child chart which plants are easier to grow.Have your child sketch out a garden for next year based on what has been learned.
Gluten is a popular enemy these days. It’s blamed for everything from bipolar disorder to obesity. Look around online and you’ll find dozens of websites claiming that gluten causes infertility. These sites paint with a wide brush. Some imply that all or many cases of infertility are caused by gluten intolerance or undiagnosed celiac disease. There’s no research to support these gluten-causes-infertility claims on such a grand scale, but that doesn’t mean gluten isn’t to blame in specific cases....
