The accuracy of the report will depend on many factors, including the age of the baby, the equipment used, the technician, and the baby. However, there are certain signs in boy and girl ultrasound pictures that the technician uses to determine the gender of your baby. You will see below there is more to a girl ultrasound picture than the absence of a penis. In fact, particularly early on in pregnancy, a clitoris and a penis are roughly the same size and shape....

Vision also depends on proper functioning of the eye muscles. Ocular muscles keep the eyes aligned and help them move smoothly and simultaneously. Visual acuity in each eye may be normal, but if the eyes don’t work together as a team like a pair of binoculars, conflicting fields of visual input can result in confusing misperceptions about the world. Working in concert with vestibular and visual sensory information, the eye muscles must also be able to…...

Parents and kids share a lot of things. Kids are a wealth of information and much of what they say can be weird, funny or both. Here are a few good ones shared by moms on the receiving end of their kid’s observations. “It’s my birthday so I don’t have to wash my hands today,” said Barbara’s son emphatically. Barbara is a mom of one. Amanda Bouldin is a mom of one and her 10-year-old daughter said, “Humans are awful....

15 to 20 minutes Materials Empty plastic milk-gallon carton or juice jugScissorsPermanent marker Directions Extensions Add some small plastic fish for the whale to gobble up.Let the whale clean up the bath toys when it is time to get out.

Camps have evolved since the first one was founded all the way back in 1861. If you are sending your child to camp for the first time, there are a few things you need to know, including the benefits of camp, what age your child should be to go to camp, and what kinds of camps are available today. Benefits of Summer Camp There are numerous benefits of sending your child to summer camp, including that camp is full of experiences that boost your child’s self-confidence, it can make your child appreciate nature and outdoor activities, and promote physical health and wellbeing, says Rashmi Parmar, MD, a Newark, Calif....

Children with developmental delays are often born with them. “Issues may emerge later in life with similar outcomes, but they are called acquired disabilities,” explains Rebecca Mannis, PhD, a learning specialist and consultant at Ivy Prep Learning Center. When interacting with a practitioner who is assessing your child’s challenges, it’s important to remember that different practitioners may use different terms to describe the same thing. While developmental disabilities are often lifelong, early diagnosis and treatment can make a tremendous difference in a child’s life....

When faced with a seasonal cold or flu while pregnant, you also must consider not only your own health but that of your baby as well when managing your symptoms. The good news is that suffering through your cold isn’t necessary. While there are certain drugs to avoid, other cold medications, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are safe to take throughout pregnancy. Some other products are only safe to take at certain points of fetal development....

“Parents might often be distracted—for good reason—by the time the placenta comes out,” says Ericka C. Gibson, MD, an OB/GYN and the physician program director for perinatal safety and quality for Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, Georgia. “They want to bond with their baby and the placenta becomes very very secondary at that point.” It’s understandable that you might not even think twice about the placenta that nourished your baby inside your body all those long months....

Emotional abuse can occur in conjunction with physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect and is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize. Often, it is subtle and insidious, slowly chipping away at the child’s self-esteem and sense of safety and belonging. Like other forms of abuse, emotional child abuse is about power and control. The perpetrator manipulates and controls the child by using words and actions that are emotionally hurtful and damaging....

Why did he call it Poker? Researchers looked into games of other countries to see if there was any game whose name sounded anything like “poker.” They came up with an eighteenth-century French game called poque, a German game that involves a certain amount of bluffing called Pochspiel, and there’s even a suggestion that the word derived from a Hindu word: pukka. Well, more realistically, the word “poker” probably finds its origins in the underworld of thieves....

Overview VATER syndrome is a combination of several congenital abnormalities that can vary from one individual to the next. As such, it is not classified as a disease but as a non-random association. VATER is an acronym; the condition is also referred to as VACTERL association or VATER association. Each letter stands for a part of the body that is affected: vertebrae (spinal bones) anus tracheoesophageal (trachea and esophagus) renal (kidney)...

But when you’re a teenager with Tourette Syndrome, all those anxieties are amplified. Often the public judges those with Tourette’s or the world writes them off without ever learning who they are. My 17-year-old son Ben has lived with Tourette’s Syndrome for the majority of his life, and our family has learned how to be patient, adaptable, and strong, but at the same time, it hasn’t been easy. Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) is a condition that affects the nervous system and is generally characterized by “tics”....

Never touch. The very first message very young children should hear about guns is to stay away from them. Even if you don’t own a gun, it’s possible your child could encounter one at a friend’s house. Tell your youngster to never touch a gun. If he sees one, he should not pick it up but immediately leave the area to tell a parent or another trusted adult. TV vs. real life....

You may wonder if the time your teen spends alone, behind the closed bedroom door or during long showers is emotionally and physically healthy. Or, you may worry about whether it is possible to masturbate too much or whether your teenager could hurt their genitalia. In general, you do not need to worry about teenage masturbation. But there are some signs that your teenager may need to talk to you or to a pediatrician about masturbation....

The updated guidance says those who have received their single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot or both doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine don’t need to wear a face covering or adhere to social distancing during regular activities, except where they’re required to do so according to federal, state, local or tribal laws and regulations. To date, more than 137 million Americans are fully immunized against COVID-19. The relaxation of the masking requirement is further proof that life is going back to some level of normality....

Of course, knowing that dealing with some crying is common doesn’t help much in the moment that you are dealing with it! So let’s talk about babies crying—why they do it, and what can be done to soothe them. Let’s also discuss how to identify times when your baby’s crying isn’t normal, and what actions you should take. Why Your Baby Might Be Crying There are so many reasons why babies cry!...

They didn’t believe her. Diane was nice, smart, and had a great job! Of course she would raise the baby. Her co-workers threw a surprise baby shower and gave her many beautiful gifts for the child. They meant well, but they broke her heart. Diane went through with her adoption plan and gave the gifts to the adoptive parents. How can you do that? That’s your own flesh and blood!...

Fluoridated tap water can also help prevent tooth decay, and this is another reason to introduce extra water into a baby’s diet, especially if they are breastfeeding. You can also prepare iron-fortified infant formula with fluoridated water. Before 6 months, the average healthy baby doesn’t need any extra water or fluoride. So if not breastfeeding, use water that has been purified, deionized, demineralized, distilled, or filtered by reverse osmosis to get rid of fluoride to prepare formula....

“Unless it’s a situation of utter relief from the most adverse possible circumstances,” says Dr. Mitchell Baris, “ambivalent feelings are likely to linger.” There is, quite simply, a period of wondering whether you could have worked it out or whether you simply gave up too soon. One friend of ours began harboring such feelings, especially after his ex started calling him and asking him to be open, at least, to trying again....

Boarding Your Dog Some veterinary hospitals have boarding facilities for clients’ dogs. If your dog has medical problems and requires special care, boarding at the vet’s may be a good idea. On the other hand, good boarding kennels can handle most routine support for dogs with special needs. Consider your dog’s overall comfort, the quality of care and attention he’ll receive, and the length of his stay. A weekend in a smallish kennel with a few daily walks isn’t so bad, but if you’re going to be gone a week or two, a place with indoor/outdoor runs and room to stretch his legs may be better for your dog....