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Babies with trisomy 13 will likely have characteristic physical abnormalities, intellectual disabilities, and problems with their internal organs. The majority of affected babies die within the first month or within the first year after birth due to the health complications associated with the condition. Approximately one in 16,000 babies are born with trisomy. Researchers believe most of babies with trisomy 13 are miscarried or stillborn. No one knows why some survive to term while others do not....

It can be easy to forget the importance of countering the pervasive messages of instant gratification, consumerism, and selfishness prevalent in our society. As C.S. Lewis famously said, “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” How can we raise a good child, one who will do the right thing, even when no one may see them do it, and when there may be no reward?...

Once combustion takes place, the remaining material burns at temperatures above 1,100°F. As it burns, it leaves ash behind as a by-product. Starting a Fire Since wet wood contributes to creosote buildup, it’s important to use dry, seasoned wood for your fires. You’ll sometimes read that hard wood is better than soft, but moisture content is really more important. That said, hardwoods such as oak, ash, hickory, and juniper burn cleaner than softwoods like cedar, pine, and fir do....

The representation of nonbinary parents in media is far and few between. There are some examples: children’s book “My Maddy” by Gayle E. Pitman, “The Natural Mother of the Child” by Krys Malcolm Belc, or “Like a Boy But Not a Boy” by Andrea Bennett show what it’s like to navigate parenthood as a nonbinary or gender-nonconforming parent. But on the whole, nonbinary parents have to sift through many resources that are filled with gendered language as we try to figure out our place within that....

Overview Some people use teasing as a playful way to feel closer to another person or to show friendship. In other words, they only tease the people they are comfortable with and generally tease about things that are shared between them like a little-known quirk or action. Meanwhile, other people are good at using teasing as a way to bring up a difficult subject. But sometimes playfully teasing someone or making fun of them is not so fun after all, especially if the person on the receiving end does not find it funny....

Baby Chooses Its Birthday You might ask your healthcare provider if there are any risks to waiting until labor starts on its own before undergoing your planned cesarean. Under normal circumstances, your baby is the one who gets the labor process going when it is ready. If it is appropriate, you might consider waiting until you go into labor before having your cesarean. Baby gets to pick its birthday, and you get the excitement and experience of being surprised and heading to the hospital for the birth much the same way parents who are birthing vaginally get to do....

You’ve probably been told in neonatal lingo, what a “brady” is and what a “desat” is and may have even started referring to them as “episodes.” But truly knowing and understanding the “what” and “why” of all the wires and the monitor can help put your mind at ease. Cardiopulmonary Monitor Every baby in a neonatal intensive care unit will be on a cardiopulmonary monitor. Basically, this is a system that consists of wires with electrodes that stick to the baby—two on either side of the chest, and one on the lower abdomen or on a leg....

Breast milk production works on a supply and demand system. When you breastfeed less often or stop breastfeeding altogether, your supply of breast milk naturally decreases. So, if want to breastfeed more often or start breastfeeding again, you have to rebuild and increase your breast milk supply. Rebuilding or reestablishing your breast milk supply is called relactation. While it takes dedicated effort, it is possible for most people to increase or resume their breast milk supply....

Wear a Mask Under Your Mask Your kids’ plastic superhero or princess mask shouldn’t replace their medical mask. Instead, they should wear a medical mask underneath any Halloween mask, says Gina Posner, MD, a pediatrician at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. “I would definitely have kids wear a mask since they don’t know who they will be exposed to,” she says, referencing the close interaction with candy-givers at each house the kids visit....

How to Share the News of a Miscarriage or Other Pregnancy Loss Here are a few tips on how to get the job done in a way that won’t be too taxing for you, but let loved ones know about the situation. Keep It Simple You don’t have to give a lot of information about what happened. You can tell people, “We had a miscarriage. The doctor said it happens sometimes....

When to Talk to the Coach Problems that might merit talking to the coach include a lack of playing time (only if it doesn’t line up with what you were led to believe prior to the season), favoritism, hazing or bullying among players, safety issues, a feeling that your child isn’t learning the skills he needs, or a worry that your child is discouraged or anxious. Or, you might simply feel like you need a check-in with the coach, similar to a parent-teacher conference....

Until my second son was born. That adorable but colicky, reflux-afflicted, and oh-so-sensitive baby threw my whole world into chaos. He didn’t sleep. He didn’t breastfeed well. He wanted to be held All. The. Time. And suddenly, so many things I had cared about as a first-time mom weren’t important anymore. I switched to formula-feeding two weeks after birth, lost all track of time within our day-to-day routine, and—once—literally watched my older son fish some Cheerios out from underneath the couch and eat them without saying a word (because I was just too tired to care)....

In this word game, children have to find small words inside of long words. One pencil per player One sheet of paper per player Directions

Numbness in the hands, feet, and mouth A tingling sensation in the fingers or toes Overwhelming feelings of panic Chest pain Light-headedness Inability to catch one’s breath Although these symptoms are very real, they are not the source of the problem. Overbreathing is the cause: A person literally breathes in too much oxygen. To stop hyperventilation in its tracks, simply use a paper bag as described here: That’s all it should take....

Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: Variable By playing this fun game, your child will be learning the directions in, out, and through. It is also a great way to build large motor skills. Once your child has mastered the basic activity, add excitement by challenging her to do it faster and faster.

About the Study The Netherlands-based study, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, analyzed data from 628 men with IA over the age of 40. Led by Luis Fernando Perez-Garcia, MD, patients were divided into groups depending on whether they were diagnosed with IA before, during, or after peak fertility, which for men is between 31 to 40. The results showed that IA can impair male fertility. “Men diagnosed with IA before and during the peak of reproductive age had a lower fertility rate, higher childlessness rate, and more fertility problems,” Dr....

We need insurance to protect ourselves from the environment, from others, and from ourselves. Insurance is a way to reduce risk by sharing financial losses within a group of people. There are many types of risks, both financial and nonfinancial. These risks include the following: Disability or death Property loss Personal liability Risk from failure of others, such as a breach of contract Speculative risks, such as the stock market...