Becky’s birth story: By the time I was two days overdue I was having irregular contractions. I’d had a bloody show and had a backache. The next day I woke at 6:30 am with regular contractions. I coped using breathing techniques, stayed active, and used a birthing ball. When my contractions were every 5 minutes and lasting a minute, I called the birth center since I felt I needed to use the pool....

Construction paper Stapler Stickers, glitter, and photograph(s) for decorating Clear contact paper (optional) Birthday cards and memorabilia Glue Directions

It won’t do your child any harm to see you naked as long as you remain relaxed and comfortable about your nakedness. Modeling comfort with (or even pride in) your naked body is not at all a bad thing for your child. After all, you want her to feel comfortable and proud about her body too, don’t you? If you don’t feel comfortable being naked in front of your preschooler then don’t feel obligated to do so....

Diet and Breast Cancer Lifestyle factors play a potential role in the etiology of breast cancer. More specifically, it’s the amount and type of fat consumed; the carotenoid, phytochemical, and flavonoid content of the diet; and lifestyle conditions, such as consuming too many calories and physical inactivity, that may affect the risk of contracting breast cancer. A plant-based diet adequate in vegetables, fruits, and phytochemicals is to some degree protective against breast cancer....

Calories Needed for Breastfeeding In general, if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding, you need between 1,800 and 2,000 calories each day. This number depends upon your height, weight, and activity level. When you become pregnant, doctors recommend an additional 300 calories a day. Then, after your child is born, and you begin to breastfeed, you will need to add a little bit more because making breast milk requires extra energy....

Nutritional Benefits of Breastfeeding a Preemie Premature babies have immature digestive systems, and breastmilk is the perfect food for their tiny bellies. Nutrients in breastmilk include: Proteins: Proteins can be hard for tiny tummies to digest. When children have milk allergies, it is the milk proteins that they are allergic to. One benefit of breastfeeding a premature baby is that the proteins in breast milk are much easier to digest. Breast milk contains more easy-to-digest whey than formula does, and the body digests whey more easily, and thus breast milk more quickly....

5 minutes Materials Hairbrush Directions Show your toddler how to brush your hair and express your enjoyment and appreciation with these early attempts to give you pleasure. Extensions Pull out a hand mirror and say, “See how pretty!“Add a short spray of cologne to each of your heads to make your hair smell nice.Go together in front of a mirror and admire the work.

A three-year study of 3,727 participants found that long-term use of oral contraceptives did not affect their ability to have children in the future. In fact, people who had used combined (estrogen and progestin) birth control pills for more than three years were found to be more fertile than the study participants who had used them for less time. As with oral medications, studies have also shown that there is no impact on future fertility with other forms of hormonal contraceptive, either....

The advice on smoking during pregnancy is clear—it is harmful to the baby and should be avoided. If you previously smoked, you might wonder if you can smoke while you are breastfeeding. If you had quit while you were pregnant but relapse after having your baby, should you still breastfeed? Here’s a look at what the research tells us. Breastfeeding and Smoking If you smoke just before breastfeeding, nicotine is transmitted to your baby in your breast milk....

In fact, babies can see a chiropractor at any age, and there may be some benefits to it. “Chiropractic care is gentle and non-invasive, and it can be very helpful for babies who are experiencing colic, gas, or other types of discomfort,” says Steve Hruby, DC, a doctor of chiropractic and the founder of Kaizen Progressive Health, a chiropractic care facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here’s what you need to know about your baby and chiropractic care....

You may have enjoyed bleaching your pearly whites at home or in-office before you discovered you had a new baby on the way. But there are some reasons you may want to hold off on teeth whitening while pregnant—and a certain period of time and methods to consider if you do choose to go for a more radiant smile. To help you weigh the pros and cons, we tapped two experts in the field....

Enter breast pumping or nipple stimulation. Research shows that using a breast pump or your hands to stimulate your nipples can make your uterus contract; in some cases, this can get your labor started. Pumping to induce labor is generally safe as well, as long as you are far along enough in your pregnancy, healthy, and your doctor or midwife agrees that it’s a good option for you. Here’s what to know about pumping to induce labor, including why it’s used, its safety and effectiveness, and some tips for how to do it....

Without a doubt, online learning is an effective course of action to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. “While many argue that the risks of COVID-19 for school-aged children are minimal, we don’t really know all that much about this virus yet,” says Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, an online tutoring program. “Some kids are asymptomatic and others are becoming very ill. More importantly, asymptomatic kids are vectors....

Here’s what you need to make your own car freshener: Step Two: Spread glue on one side of the paper and sprinkle with a plentiful supply of dried needles or herbs. Let dry, then do the same on the other side of the paper. Put the pipe cleaner through the hole and hang it over the dashboard!

You may have heard of the Billings Ovulation Method. It is a natural family planning method that relies heavily on understanding cervical mucus changes. Women use it both to conceive and to avoid conception. However, you don’t need to be using this method to gain benefits from tracking cervical mucus changes. Many women who track their body basal temperature also pay attention to cervical mucus changes. Tracking these changes on ​your fertility calendar can provide extra information on when you might be ovulating....

This is a complicated issue that will vary state by state and with individual circumstances, and it warrants legal council on behalf of the surviving parent and children. Because state laws govern child support issues and enforcement, it is vital to research the rules in your state. However, the general answer is that child support payments will likely continue in some form after one parent dies, but steps need to be taken to ensure this happens and determine if any changes need to be made....

The mediator should at least have a degree in social work, counseling, or psychology. It is helpful, but not imperative, that the mediator have a law degree as well. Even without a law degree, however, the mediator should be completely familiar with the divorce laws of your state. How can you find out whether the mediator knows the law? Ask how long he has been doing mediation, how many cases he has handled, and how he keeps up with new developments in the law....