Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. Many parents have posted online about seeing a strange or just plain creepy face at the anatomy scan. “I had my 20-week scan a couple weeks ago,” one What to Expect Community member wrote. He was freaked out by it, and it was so funny seeing his reaction!" There are several perfectly normal reasons that explain why the sonogram turned out that way. Here’s why the ultrasound might not show your baby looking like a little angel just yet....

Minor updates to text and information. You may not look pregnant yet but chances are youre feeling it. How long is the first trimester? Not sure what week you are in your pregnancy? The first step to nailing your current week down is tocalculate your due date. First trimester symptoms A lot happens for you in the first trimester. Ginger tea or drops might help, as can small but frequent meals....

Medically reviewed for accuracy. Has your child’s pediatrician said it’s nearly time to start your sweetie on solids? What is baby-led weaning? But those arent the only benefits. By that age, mostbabies are able to sit up by themselvesand grab and hold onto objects. Then look to your baby some like taking the lead, while others dont. Gagging should ease up as baby learns to cope with solid foods. Always ask your child’s pediatrician if you have any questions about her daily routine....

Lightly updated and edited for tone and accuracy. Different strategies work with different children, but these tips generally get the job done. How will I know my toddler is ready to be potty trained? If your little one isnt developmentallyready for potty training, even the best toilet tactics will fall short. All kids are different. Don’t punish your child, as that can backfire and cause him toresist being potty trainedeven more....

Fish is heart healthy! But wait, it also contains mercury. Fish is loaded with baby-friendly DHA! But not so fast it also has PCBs. So whats the real dish on fish during pregnancy? Heres the lowdown on whats safe and whats not when it comes to seafood. Is fish safe during pregnancy? What types of fish should you avoid during pregnancy? Though the benefits of fish are many, you should still avoid a few types during pregnancy....

Updates to copy, information, and sources, and new medical review. Gas and tummy troubles are almost par-for-the-course in newborns and babies because of their immaturedigestive systems. What is gripe water? Some experts think gripe water might be effective at soothing fussy babies simply because it tastes sweet. It’s worth noting that gripe water is different than over-the-counter baby gas drops. (Now we know that giving any alcohol to a baby is toxic....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. Fortunately, theres one exercise that can help prevent some problems with your pelvic muscles after birth: Kegels. What are Kegel exercises? Are Kegel exercises beneficial during pregnancy? Doing Kegel exercises while pregnant (and postpartum!) may help avoid future problems. Here’s how: 1. Kegels feel as though you are holding back gas or urine. Quality is much more important than doing a bunch of Kegels incorrectly....

That ever-expanding imagination also allows your tot to dream up more pleasant scenarios, though. Around this age, she may start toplay pretendgames, like feeding a doll or walking a toy dog. Look how fast they grow up! But right now, theyre not mature enough to sort out whats possible from whats not. Remember that your toddlers diet is still a work in progress not a finished masterpiece. ), what she put into her mouth (Is that a leaf?...

Medically reviewed for accuracy. One enormous belly over threetrimestersfor about nine months equals ten tiny fingers and toes in the end. From this perspective, youd think pregnancy math should be pretty straightforward. But when it comes to determining a womans due date, sometimes things can get a little murky. Sometimes, however, your due date may be revised. How are due dates usually calculated? As mentioned, your due date is calculated from the first day of your LMP....

Are ab exercises safe during early pregnancy? What happens to your abs during pregnancy? It sometimes widens by a few centimeters as your baby grows and puts tension on the area. Women who are carrying multiples or have already been through several pregnancies are particularly prone to separation. Since the condition often doesn’t develop until later in pregnancy, continue to check periodically. Is it safe to do ab workouts while pregnant?...

Cutting your new babys umbilical cord is a momentous part of birth. Youre better off waiting to cut the cord, at least for a few moments. Read on to learn more about delaying cutting the umbilical cord and why it can be so beneficial. What is an umbilical cord? How long should you wait before cutting the umbilical cord? What are the benefits of delayed cord clamping? Even six months later, babies in the later-cord-cutting group had a lower risk of iron deficiency or anemia....

Enter these nutritional superstars. This will help you and your baby get the vitamins and minerals you both need. So make an effort to keep these pregnancy superfoods on hand and make them mainstays of your daily menus. That makes lean meat one of the best foods to eat during pregnancy. (Blood volume increases when youre pregnant, which is whyanemia during pregnancyis so common.) Iron also plays a role in baby’s brain development....

Updates throughout to copy, information, formatting, and sources, plus a new medical review. The answer is yes and no. Is there a difference between pregnancy symptoms with a girl vs. a boy? In short, not really. But other research has shown mixed results. And the association demonstrated is relatively small. 6 signs you might be carrying a girl 1. Youre suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum Most moms-to-be experience some form ofmorning sicknesswhen theyre expecting....