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In this study, researchers surveyed 7,773 people about the ages they first menstruated and became naturally menopausal. Over the past 60 years, the average age of a first period decreased from 13.5 to 12.7 years and the average age of natural menopause increased by 1.5 years. In total, the mean reproductive life span has increased by 2.1 years. To determine the change, researchers compared participants’ answers to a survey from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1959 and 1962....

Meningococcal disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year and is responsible for approximately 300 deaths annually. During the past decade, the number of bacterial meningitis cases among adolescents ages15 to 24 has doubled to 600 each year. It is estimated that 100 to 125 cases occur annually on college campuses, and 5 to 15 students die as a result. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that certain groups of college students had six times the risk of contracting the potentially fatal bacterial infection....

Despite her impressive resume and incredible sense of style, Kanai wasn’t always set on this fashionable path. In fact, while studying at Oberlin College in Ohio, she trained to be a puppeteer. “I was a puppeteer and a puppet maker for a handful of years after college, which I know sounds crazy, but it is 100% true,” Kanai says. When Kanai graduated from college, she knew she wasn’t ready to get a job, so she sought out other opportunities....

Large paper bags Various household items for props This is a fun group activity, but can also be done alone and then performed for the family.

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Pie tin or other small container Small shovel Wet sand Seashells, driftwood, and other medium-sized beach items Plaster of paris Water This is a wonderful way for your child to preserve memories. Beach casts also make great gifts.

As the pregnancy progresses, the combined weight of the babies strains the cervix. Gravity increases the pressure. Alleviating the pull of gravity and the pressure on the cervix can help prolong the pregnancy. That can be accomplished by staying off your feet and lying horizontally in bed. There is much dissension among the medical community as to whether bed rest should be routinely prescribed in multiple pregnancy. Some physicians argue that preventative bed rest should be mandatory for moms of multiples....

Helmet usage continues to climb as a result of better-fitting and better-looking helmets, public education, and state helmet laws. They’re also a real bargain, selling for as little as $15 in discount stores. And unlike clothes, kids don’t outgrow them every year. Helmets usually come with two or three sets of foam fitting pads so you can change to thinner padding and make more room in the helmet as your child’s head grows....

Action, Not Words The differences in friendships between girls and boys is evident when you watch children interacting with each other. Imagine Amy and Sarah, who are best friends. They walk to school together each morning, sit on the same bench at recess, hug each other often, and always eat lunch together. While they sometimes play tetherball or do flips on the jungle gym, most of the time their heads are close together, and they are talking....

Breastfeeding is better because: Your breast milk perfectly provides for your baby’s nutritional needs. Your breast milk offers health benefits to your baby. You can get back in shape more quickly by breastfeeding. The physical act of nursing promotes bonding between you and your child. Breast milk is always available (as long as you are). Breast milk is cheaper. On the other hand, bottle-feeding is better because: Both parents can participate equally in feeding and take advantage of this opportunity to bond with their child....

Do You Need A Nursing Bra? A nursing bra, or any type of bra for that matter, is not something that you absolutely need, but it is a convenient breastfeeding accessory. If you have smaller breasts, you may feel fine without a bra. A regular bra or a sports bra can be used as well. However, if you have a larger bust, or your breasts are very full and heavy, a supportive nursing bra may help you to feel more comfortable....

For example, you might be wondering if skin to skin contact is a priority for you, or you might be looking into whether you can have relaxing music playing during your c-section. Something to take into consideration that you may not have thought about is whether you want a clear drape or a solid drape for your c-section. Read on to find out what the difference between a clear drape and a solid drape is and what the advantages and disadvantages of these two options are, so that you can be as prepared as possible for the big day....

Meconium is not like any regular poop you’ve seen before so it may be jarring for some first-time parents. It is thick, dark green in color, sticky feces made up of cells, fats, proteins and intestinal secretions of the baby. It is true that some babies can pass meconium late in pregnancy near their due date. If the meconium gets into the lungs of the baby, it can cause breathing problems for the newborn....

If fact, if you do contract the flu while breastfeeding, it is recommended that you take Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu is unlikely to have any effect on your infant and it won’t hurt your milk supply. It’s especially important to treat the flu with Tamiflu if you catch it within the first two weeks postpartum when you are at a high risk of complications. Taking Tamiflu helps you get better as soon as possible so that there is a lower chance of passing the virus to your baby....

Otherwise, most people have no reason to be exposed to X-rays during pregnancy. But it’s important to understand the possible risks in case you are, since radiation can be harmful to humans, especially babies. Simple precautions can minimize your baby’s exposure to the radiation that can come from X-rays and put your mind at ease. X-Ray Risks During Pregnancy The concern about X-rays has to do with the possible effects of radiation on fetal development....