Pregnancy symptoms are different for each person and with each pregnancy. And it can be difficult to distinguish premenstrual symptoms from signs of pregnancy. Once your period is late, take a pregnancy test so you’ll know for sure. The only way to confirm whether or not you’re pregnant is through a pregnancy test or ultrasound. Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms Not everyone will experience these symptoms (and if you don’t have them, that doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant or that your pregnancy is not viable)....

Each stage of pregnancy comes with its own milestones, challenges, and safety precautions. Every prenatal appointment along the way ensures you and your baby stay on track and healthy. Here, we will break down what to expect at each round of prenatal appointments, including what your healthcare provider is looking for, what precautions you need to take, and which tests may be recommended. Your First Prenatal Care Appointment This is a big one!...

Your health-care provider is your crossing guard. He or she will make a path through all your fears and uncertainties and guide you safely through your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The person you choose to direct the traffic at this crossroads should be someone who is experienced and competent (after all, somebody in your support group needs to know what’s going on) and with whom you feel comfortable enough to entrust with your life....

What Is an Episiotomy? To aid with vaginal delivery, an incision may be made to the pregnant person’s perineum, the skin between their vagina and rectum. The surgical procedure, known as an episiotomy, has its risks, so there are only very specific circumstances under which it is performed. Experts including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend against routine episiotomy going as far as laying out steps for providers to take to avoid it and advising that the procedure only be done when absolutely necessary, such as when the baby is in distress and needs to be delivered quickly or to prevent much larger tears....

In the 19th century, children and adults made formal albums of pressed wildflowers and plants in order to learn their characteristics and names. Small portable flower presses were constructed to take along on a hike, or plants were placed in a container called a vasculum and pressed at home. Others used flowers from the garden and even grew particular flowers especially suitable for pressing. It always delights me when I buy an old book at an antique store or flea market and find some pressed blooms hidden between its pages....

Performance TIP: When in doubt, after injury, or when in pain always apply ice. Many athletes feel that they have one weak side, often from one or several old injuries that were never properly strengthened after recovery. This weak side can continue to be vulnerable to injuries if it is not protected and strengthened with exercise and stretching. Injuries can also cause pain or trouble elsewhere, including joints and muscles not related to the injured area, or on the opposite side as these areas do more work to compensate....

Before you choose, take a look at how a stroller frame or travel system might work in your lifestyle. That way, you’ll have a better idea of which features you might want or need. Travel System Pros and Cons Travel systems are multi-piece sets, sold together as a package, that include a stroller and infant car seat. Some will include extra car seat bases and other accessories. Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of travel systems....

Related Consequences Whether the consequences are logical or natural, when your child misbehaves, the consequences should be related to her actions. An unrelated consequence risks confusing the child. Related consequences can be either natural consequences that you allow to happen to teach your child a lesson, or logical consequences that you decide on, and that relate to the misbehavior. If your child refuses to hang up her clothes, keep the consequence related to clothes, tidying up, or chores in general....

So far, the most convincing evidence for reducing your risk of breast cancer has less to do with what you eat, and more to do with how much you eat. Studies have shown that postmenopausal women who are obese or overweight are more likely to develop breast cancer than their lean counterparts and that their survival rate may also be poorer. A few ways to cut down on your calories would be to avoid certain items that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, like alcohol, saturated fat, and refined carbohydrates....

All these things can reduce your baby’s chances of SIDS, but without knowing its cause, we have not yet been able to completely prevent SIDS. Now, researchers have identified a biomarker that could help us understand the cause of SIDS and perhaps prevent babies from dying in their sleep. What the Researchers Found Researchers in Australia found that babies who died from SIDS had significantly lower levels of the enzyme butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) than babies who died of other causes....

Studies show that most people will require about three fourths as much money to maintain their standard of living during retirement as they required before retiring. Of course, all kinds of factors go into that estimate (with the increase in prescription drug costs and Medicare supplement insurance premiums increasing at a rate much greater than inflation, this number may increase in the years ahead), and remember that it’s an average....

In this article I’ll show you a simple three-step method for analyzing sentence completions. As you’ll learn, you can often solve the hardest sentence completions even without knowing what the answer means. What Is a Sentence Completion? Each question consists of a sentence from which a word has been omitted and replaced by a blank (indicated by a dashed line). Half the questions replace two words with blanks. Your job is to find the word or set of words that completes the main idea of each sentence—what the sentence is “getting at....

When you’ve decided to get help, you may have to push the issue with the rest of the family. Just because they are initially resistant doesn’t mean you should give up the idea without trying. Go by yourself for the first couple of times, if necessary. Finding the Right Person There are many different types of therapies and many types of therapists. You’ll need to think (at least briefly) about the therapist’s type of training and personal style....

So your workshop can be plain or ornate, as long as it satisfies three basic functions: storing the junk you need (like your must-have tools) so you can find it when you need it, giving you a place to work efficiently, and offering plenty of light and electrical outlets. A Working Shop Basements and garages are both candidates for the workshop location. A basement is warm, but may have too little air circulation for dusty projects or work with toxic chemicals, and may not be accessible for large projects....

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Many dating apps limit their users to 18 and up, but some teens make profiles on restricted sites using fake ages. And there may be people out there looking to prey upon under age daters. It can be challenging for many teens to navigate these relationships, and if they’ve signed up secretly, they may be reluctant to ask for help if they get in over their head or have a bad experience....

There was also a 1.9 percent increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the same time frame. The CDC’s stats show that in 2018 nearly 210,00 children were diagnosed with Diabetes. Whether you already suspect your child has Diabetes or you just want to learn more about the risks of Type 1 and Type 2, read on for more info on this chronic condition. What is Diabetes?...