Round ligament pain may feel similar to lightning crotch but it is different. There are ways to balance your body to avoid the discomfort. Round ligament pain may start in the second trimester but may not be noticed until the third trimester and not by all women. Feeling like a...
Not everyone offers pregnant women a seat on the bus or the train. Some people just stare and think nothing of it. It could be because they aren’t sure if the woman is indeed pregnant. Sometimes it is clear that she is. Not all women are offended if they are...
Is it possible to prevent infections during pregnancy? The answer is sometimes. Washing hands regularly is one way to prevent colds, flu, and other common ailments. Do so before handling or eating food, after playing with animals, and after changing diapers or wiping runny noses. Vaccinations can also help you...
There are 6 ways to unplug after you have a baby. Having a baby can be a very stressful experience for someone. After it is over and the baby has been born, a mom can feel like unplugging for awhile. One of the ways to do this is getting naked....
The power of a good morning routine is a very good thing to do. Having the right routine can be a lot of trouble if you have a kid to take care of and get to school. it is hard to get a good schedule for them, especially if they...
The FDA has a new labeling system, the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling System, for prescription medicine. It does not affect over the counter labels. It will describe the known risks in sentence format, instead of using the letter categories. The label will cover the medication’s effects on reproductive potential, specific...
Toddlers are notorious for working on their own schedule and this article addresses one of those major concerns, especially with meal time. The one parent is concerned about feeding her child at 5 when she is hungry instead of 7:30 when her husband gets home. Overall the reviewer feels that...
This article breaks down a list of 10 rules pregnant women are supposed to follow. The article discusses each rule, and whether the rules mean absolutely no participation in that activity, or limited. It starts with the big rule, no alcohol while pregnant. While the article states it is good...
Hitting and biting are two behaviors some children exhibit to the dismay of their parent. It is important to know that it is normal for the behavior, but just as imperative that you understand the importance of stopping the behavior before it becomes a problem. Identifying the underlying issues causing...
Going on vacation by yourself or with a friend or two is a completely different story than going on vacation with one or more children. The implementation of children in this scenario often causes stress and chaos for new parents that are traveling. As a result, it is crucial for...