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Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) is a medical issue that can arise during childbirth. It occurs when a baby is having trouble getting through the birth canal. The baby may be very large or in a difficult delivery position, or the mom’s pelvis may be too small for the baby to pass safely. Here’s what you need to know about CPD, including how often this delivery complication happens, the risks, and how doctors treat it....

If you’ve noticed your hips expanding as your belly grows, you’re on to something, says Yen Tran, DO an OB/GYN at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. and author of “Baby Behind Mommy’s Belly Button.” Although body changes like hip expansion are a totally normal part of having a baby, it’s natural to wonder whether those changes will be permanent. Why Your Hips Expand During Pregnancy You won’t just wake up one morning and have grown wider hips....

While there are always going to be people who want to pat your growing belly, don’t feel like your belly has somehow become part of the public domain. Even though it may be protruding, it’s still part of your body and belongs to you. If you’re struggling with the fact that people keep touching your pregnant belly without asking first, we have compiled some tips on how to address this behavior....

Some articles will claim that women are more fertile in the month after a miscarriage while simultaneously advising women to wait before trying again. So which is it? Am I Super Fertile After a Miscarriage? Some sources will tell you that you higher fertility during the menstrual cycle following a miscarriage, whereas others will write off the notion as being a complete myth. The truth is that there isn’t a clear answer....

The visions and images seen in dreams can also provide inspiration for names, especially if you know how to interpret what it is that you’re dreaming about! Many expectant moms report having vivid dreams about their children-to-be. Maybe one of yours holds the key to your baby’s future. Dream Catching To unlock the power of your dreams, you first have to be able to remember them. If you wake up knowing that you’ve dreamt but remembering few of the details, don’t worry....

The middle ear space behind the eardrum usually contains air. When there is fluid in this space, it can cause the bones in the middle ear not to vibrate properly. This may cause mild, temporary hearing loss. The mild hearing loss lasts until the fluid is gone. Because this can happen when your child is learning to speak, you may have concerns. If so, a hearing evaluation and/or speech and language evaluation may be appropriate....

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Before you’re cut, you’ll have a local anesthetic to numb the area. The cut is usually done at an angle between the vagina and the rectum and will be stitched after the birth. The doctor will insert a long absorbable stitch in the posterior wall of the vagina, in your perineal muscle layer, and under the skin layer. If you feel discomfort, the stitches can be snipped or taken out....

Despite the disappointment of limited activities and events, it is still possible to have a fun summer as a family with a little creativity. We’ve rounded up a list of alternatives for families who might be taking a hiatus from more crowded adventures this summer. Here are dozens of options to make this season one to remember. When You Can’t Visit the Pool Swimming is synonymous with summer—but having unvaccinated kids may mean avoiding public or community pools this year....

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Ideally, you should get the vitamins and nutrients your body needs through your diet and adequate sun exposure (for vitamin D). But in some cases, these avenues are not enough and supplementation is necessary. “The modern lifestyle might benefit from dietary supplementation,” says Kevin Doody, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. “Commercial products are available, but there is no data to recommend one formulation over another for improvement of reproductive capacity....

One reason is vaccine hesitancy, which is often rooted in misconceptions about the importance or safety of this immunization for children. Another is that most kids don’t like to get a flu shot—or any shot, which can make for an unpleasant doctor visit. Of course, the health of your child is worth them enduring a flu shot. However, a shot is not the only way to get vaccinated against the flu....

By controlling aggressiveness and impulsiveness, these medications also have a dramatic impact on social relationships, both within the family and among peers. One study found that ADHD boys who started taking Ritalin were more likely to be rated as “cooperative” and “fun to be with” than they had been previously. Ritalin also reduces the incidence of verbal and physical aggression. And researchers find that when children are treated, parents and siblings respond with more warmth, more contact, less criticism, and greater cooperativeness....

More Americans than ever are assuming the responsibility of caring for their children’s children. What’s causing the increase? According to Martha Crowther, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Alabama, some reasons are: You or someone you know can find support in your community and through programs that help grandparentsdeal with the frustrations of their new role while educating them to be better caregivers. Organizations,websites, and materials are here to help: Brookdale Foundation Group126 East 56th St....

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Your little one will love working on this project – and thinking about all the candy that will fill her Halloween Bowl! Materials needed: · Large glass or plastic bowl · Mixing bowl· Newspaper (enough for cutting strips of papier-mache and covering the work surface)· Flour· Vaseline· Measuring cup· Paint· Paintbrushes· Glue· Buttons, ribbon, glitter, stickers, or other decorative materials What to do: Step One: This project is messy, so place newspaper over your entire work area....