“Amoxicillin has been used for many decades and is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in pregnancy,” says David Eugene Beatty, MRCGP, MBBS, DRCOG, a general practitioner based in Sussex England with experience in obstetrics and gynecology and a doctor of medicine at Strong Home Gym. Here, let’s take a look at what amoxicillin is and how it can help you recover, all while keeping you and your baby safe....
Claritin, a common allergy treatment, is generally safe to take while pregnant, but as with any medications, it’s always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking it. Learn more about what experts have to say about reaching for Claritin when your allergies are particularly pesky. What Is Claritin? Claritin is the brand name for the allergy drug loratadine. Claritin has meds for allergies, nasal decongestion, and even specific products for children....
If you had an in-depth beauty routine before getting pregnant, you may need to re-think some of your go-to treatments. Love getting Botox? It’s a no-go. Use retinol? It needs to take a backseat on your shelf. But luckily, there are beauty treatments and products that are safe to use while pregnant, and hair toner is one of them. “Hair toners, in general, are considered to be safe in pregnancy as they do not contain high levels of toxic chemicals,” says Sally Sartin, MD, a women’s health expert at K Health....
More: 15 Meaningful Tattoo Ideas for Parents to Honor Kids Can you get a tattoo while pregnant? You absolutely can, but there is not a black and white answer as to whether you should. Below, you will find everything you need to know if you are considering this question. Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo While Pregnant? If you are pregnant, your OBGYN may share things to avoid for safety purposes such as sushi, deli meats, alcohol, and smoking, yet you may not have received any advice about whether or not to get a tattoo....
Have a pumpkin-carving party. Make it a family affair and invite other families over. Let kids design the faces; parents can do the carving. Pumpkin carving is indeed a craft, and in the hands of some, even an art. Here are some tips for carving a perfect pumpkin: Either decide on a design first and find a pumpkin that fits that shape or look at some oddly shaped pumpkins and see if you can imagine a good design for that shape....
My friend Ailsa is a professional at this, but I’m not. I tend to take any achievements in stride, barely noticing them, as though just checking them off a mental list. It’s hard for me to really acknowledge when things go right. Yet when I tell Ailsa something I’ve done, she says “Let’s celebrate!” A toast at dinner, a bouquet of flowers, a special outing—these small rituals make life joyful, make achievement meaningful, and help us keep troubles in perspective....
How Popular Is the Name Charles? Charles has been a popular name for boys in the U.S. for over a century. It was in the top 10 boy names from the late 1800s until the mid 1950s, dropping to No. 11 in 1955. The name dipped in popularity in the second half of the twentieth century, but even at its lowest point (No. 63 in 2010) it was still one of the top 100 boy names in America....
You wonder if maybe you should give your child an electrolyte drink. You’ve heard that sometimes water alone isn’t enough to rehydrate, and that restoring the balance of electrolytes—essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, and potassium that are often lost while sweating—is important. After all, you yourself have consumed electrolyte drinks after sweating it out at the gym. Still, you know that kids aren’t mini-adults and so what might work for dehydration for an adult might not be advised for a child....
You’ve packed your children off to camp for a couple of weeks, maybe the entire summer. Now you can enjoy a lifestyle that doesn’t revolve solely around your kids. No more carpooling. No fighting commuter traffic to get to her afterschool program before it closes. No checking to see if homework’s been done. It’s time to make leisurely lunch and dinner dates with friends. Get reacquainted with your spouse. Catch up on your pleasure reading....
Puppies are babies, and they need a lot of attention. They have accidents on carpets. They have lots of energy, but not always at convenient times. They don’t have much sense. The cute baby stage lasts only a few weeks, and then puppies turn into lanky adolescents—canine teenagers. Most stay that way for many months. A young dog will need you to devote lots of time to training so that he can develop into a well-adjusted, well-mannered adult....
Although it is widely accepted among obstetric and midwifery specialists that NSAIDs should be avoided in pregnancy, some women with chronic inflammatory conditions may be advised to continue taking NSAIDs during pregnancy. The latest recommendations have been released to alert treating medical staff and pregnant women to the newly recognized risks of NSAIDs in pregnancy. What Are NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medications that commonly treat pain and fever by reducing the body’s inflammatory response....
But as a team sport for children, soccer has been just as popular here as abroad for years. Pass any suburban school yard, today or 20 years ago, and there are children, kicking a ball and trying to score a goal first. There’s a reason for soccer’s popularity in the school yard. Of all the team sports, soccer is believed to be the least hazardous to a person’s health. But, as with anything to do with kicking or moving fast, there are a few dangers attached....
We can’t always change our circumstances. What we can control, however, is how we cope with the challenges we face. With something as heart-wrenching as trying to become pregnant, it’s not always easy. It might help you to find healthy ways to express your grief and frustration. Here are 12 things to keep in mind as you try to cope with the challenges of getting pregnant. 1. Don’t Let the Two-Week Wait Take Over The two-week wait is a time of high stress when you’re trying to conceive....
More: How to Help Your Child Cope with Back to School Anxiety Acknowledging your own fears, as well as the stress your child may be carrying is important for maintaining good mental health. Knowledge is power, and we want you to be able to equip yourself and your kids with how best to handle back-to-school in unusual times. We’ve gathered our top safety tips for parents to keep in mind while helping kids head back to school this year....
Directions Cut the paper to look like an open crown shape. Let your child decorate it with crayons, glue, sparkles, and glitter. When the decoration is dry, fit it to your child’s head and staple or glue the ends together. Play king or queen for a day and have your child wear the crown. Encourage your child to make more crowns for the entire family to be worn at the next family event....
Ceremonies can help. Consider burying your dog’s remains or perhaps his collar and a favorite toy for a sense of closure. When we lost our first Australian Shepherd, my husband and I buried his ashes and planted a Gentle Shepherd day lily over the spot. We hung his tags on a hook by the lily. When we moved, the lily came with us, and so did our memories. I know people—adults as well as children—who take comfort in assembling a photo album or scrapbook about their dog....
