I guess it helps her feel close to her mom. This October will mark 10 years since Alexis lost her life topostpartum depression. We talk about Alexis like shes still here. We send a balloon up to heaven every Mothers Day. But as much as we try, theres no replacing what weve lost. After we got married in October of 2009, our lives looked totally different. I remember her joking, “Are we dorks now?...

But if I had, I would have felt really, really seen. But there are healthier, more effective ways to cope. What does feeling touched out mean? Maybe the phrase “touched out” is new to you, like it was to me. For me, it often felt like my body just didn’t belong to me anymore. I wasn’t alone, either. And it’s something most of us continued to experience through the toddler years....

The reason:Drowningis the leading cause of injury and death in kids ages 1 to 4 years old. So should you be worried? Could your child have trouble breathing or suffer from other potentially dangerous complications after a drowning scare? If your child inhaled a little water after being in the pool, she’s likely okay. What is secondary drowning and is it an actual medical condition? As is the case with dry drowning, secondary drowning can cause unnecessary alarm and panic....

Updated to add link to the AAP and CDC quiz on motor delays. One of the first things you likely learned as a parent? No two kids are alike. All children have their own temperaments, sleeping habits and food preferences. And they’ll hit thosedevelopmental milestoneslikewalking,talkingorself-feedingon their own timelines too. Pediatricians check to verify that toddlers are ticking off their developmental boxes duringwell-child visits. Developmental delay symptoms aren’t one-size-fits-all. In other cases, a toddler might have delays in multiple areas and show a wide range of symptoms....

What are kick counts? Kick counts are important in pregnancy, as theyre an indication offetal health. This shift could mean your baby is under stress and needs help. When should you start kick counts during pregnancy? Are there ways to get your baby to kick? Get active.Take a little walk around the room. Chat or sing.Talk to your baby-on-board or sing a song. The theory: The sound of your voice may encourage your little one to kick or roll for you....

When I was pregnant, my biggest fear about postpartum life was a baby who wouldn’t sleep. while my newborn daughter slept peacefully in her bassinet. Earlier that evening, I’d finally worked up the courage to look down there. In the weeks since I gave birth, I’d been feeling a heaviness in my pelvic area. Sometimes it felt like there was something “in there,” like a tampon or trapped air bubble....

Your little girl has ditched her diapers and theres much rejoicing in the house. But wait a minute is she suddenlyhaving accidentsagain? Or asking to wear diapers instead of the cute underwear with the yellow daisies? What is potty training regression? Accidents are just that: occasional age-appropriate mishaps. Your toddler may also announce, seemingly out of the blue (and maybe at top volume! ), that she’s decided against undies and wants Pull-Ups or diapers back....

By now, youve probably realized that newborns do more than just coo and gurgle. Theyre also capable of making plenty of other odd noises. Theyhiccupoften,burploudly (make thatveryloudly) and yes, even sneeze frequently. But sneezing in newborns isnt necessarily a symptom of sickness. Heres why newborns sneeze so much and when it may warrant a call to your pediatrician. Is it normal for my newborn to sneeze a lot? Yes, frequent sneezing in newborns is very common....

Updates throughout to expert sources, text, guidelines and formatting. Heres how it works. What is the three-day potty training method? Early morning is also a good time to take your child to the potty and encourage him to pee. When he starts to go, carry him to the potty and say, We pee in the potty. Before naptime, take your child to the pottyand encourage him to try and pee....

But once youre trying to conceive, you may startstudying your menstrual cyclemore closely. What is the luteal phase? The luteal phase is the second (read: latter) half of your menstrual cycle. It begins about midway through your cycle, after ovulation. If the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall, a pregnancy occurs. How do you know if youre in the luteal phase? The luteal phase begins at the time of ovulation, and there are ways to determine if youre ovulating....

Experts say there are some steps you’re able to take to keep your milk safe. Heres what you better know about your babys frozen or refrigerated milk in the event of a power outage. That may mean stacking the bags on top of each other or next to each other in rows. Put other frozen goods underneath, on top and on the sides of the milk, she says. Store breast milkin freezer bags with minimal air....

What is pelvic organ prolapse? This can happen when the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor become weakened or damaged. Read This Next What are the different types of pelvic organ prolapse? Stage 1 is the least severe, and means the organ is still pretty well-supported and inside the vagina. Stage 4 is the most severe, and means the organ is coming out of the vagina. What causes pelvic organ prolapse?...

Your toddler might sometimes seem like an (adorable) cyclone on two little legs. But within that whirl of activity is a deep need for consistency and knowing what comes next. And the best way to provide it is with a regular daily routine and schedule. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of a daily toddler routineTrusted SourceU.S. ), they help your toddler thrive by supporting her need for predictability and routine....