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Mark became a popular name in English-speaking regions in the 19th century. The author Mark Twain, who was born Samuel Clemens, is thought to have contributed to the popularity of the name. Mark Twain got his pen name from a term used by riverboat workers on the Mississippi River. One of the most famous Marks is Mark Anthony, a Roman officer who was a partner of Queen Cleopatra. He was also a character in Shakespeare’s “Anthony and Cleopatra....

A recent study by Elevance Health Public Policy Institute showed the impact this change in policy has on maternal outcomes in New York, California, and Florida. The study showed doula use reduced inpatient hospital admissions during pregnancy by 8%, lowered the odds of Cesarean delivery by 8%, lowered overall prenatal and birthing costs by $1675, and reduced the likelihood of having babies with low birth rates by 4%. The Benefits of Using a Doula Traditionally by definition, a doula is a non-clinical health professional trained specifically to provide educational, physical, and emotional support to a birthing person and their partner during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth....

On the other hand, when a baby isn’t latching on well or not latching on at all, it can lead to breastfeeding issues for the parent and baby. Babies who don’t get enough milk may gain weight slowly or even lose weight. Breastfeeding parents can develop painful breast conditions such as breast engorgement, plugged milk ducts, or mastitis. The ineffective removal of breast milk can also cause a low breast milk supply....

title: “Nuchal Translucency And Other Pregnancy Screenings” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Barbara Peterson”

When you ask moms why they jump so quickly to the epidural the vast majority say that they don’t want to be in excruciating pain during the birth of their baby. When I ask them what other options they have considered most say nothing else. Why would you not consider something else? This is something I’ve asked time and time again. So many women look at me and say, “What else is there?...

She was shocked when her young son said he didn’t want to go to the beach anymore. His reason? Because that’s when his mom was always on the phone. As parents, it can be shocking to find out exactly how our smartphone use affects our kids. The sacrifices we make for our kids each and every day are immense—shouldn’t that be evidence enough that we love them? “I admit I felt a bit defensive when my son said that,” says Cay....

Materials Large roll or sheets of plain newsprint Paint, crayons, or markers Clear vinyl tablecloth Directions

This game is like “hot potato” – but with a baby doll. Here’s how to play: First designate someone to be in charge of starting and stopping the music. The remaining players sit in a circle. As the music plays, the baby doll, representing the traditional doll placed inside of Official New Orleans Mardi Gras Kingcakes, is passed around the circle. When the music stops, the player holding the baby is out....

The global Phase 1/2/3 study involves healthy children ages 6 months to 11 years, in order to establish whether the vaccine, developed in partnership with BioNTech, is safe and effective for kids. What’s Involved in the Trials? The first phase of the Pfizer trials includes 144 children (some of which have already received their shots) and involves identifying the preferred dosing level for three age groups: 6 months to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, and 5 to 11 years....

As with all assisted reproductive technologies, it’s important to understand which situations the technology is best used for, the possible risks, the costs, and what to expect during treatment. While PGT-M and PGT-A are both genetic screening technologies used with IVF, they differ in why and how they are used. What Does PGT-M Mean? PGT-M stands for “preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders.” PGT-M is used when a specific genetic disease needs to be identified in the embryo....

Effort: Easy - no sewing required Materials: Clothes Old outfit Safety pins Instructions: Just pin the clothes onto an old outfit! Tips: Don’t use too many clothes. Space them out well. It can get VERY heavy! Variation: Use an old laundry basket and cut out the bottom. Have it waist high. If too loose, use socks to go through handles and pin sock to sweatsuit. Add a knitted cap with some socks and stuff pinned to it, or a hat made from a washed-out Clorox bottle....

If you were to start keeping track of exactly what you buy each week, you might realize that your daily morning coffee out is sucking way too much out of your income and decide to start making it at home. Or you might reconsider whether you really need to pay for all those channels you don’t watch, and decide to put that money towards a sleep consultant to help your infant sleep for longer stretches....

The Massachusetts Poison Control System has provided a list of plants that can cause problems. Keep in mind that many plants are poisonous if parts of them are chewed or swallowed; most cause only vomiting and diarrhea, but some can be far more toxic, causing convulsions and even coma. Toxic plants include the following: Mistletoe: All parts are toxic, but the small white berries are particularly dangerous. Jerusalem Cherry: The fruit is very toxic....