Updated with new guidelines on treating clogged milk ducts. A small, tender lump in your breast usually sends up a major red flag. But if you’rebreastfeeding, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with a clogged or plugged milk duct. Though they can be uncomfortable, clogged ducts aren’t cause for panic. What are clogged milk ducts? When you’re breastfeeding, milk flows through your breasts in a pipe-like system of ducts. Clogged ducts aren’t uncommon, and they ultimately form when milk isn’t emptied from your breast effectively....

(Cash in the “I’m pregnant” chip when you might!) Certain restaurants better suit pregnant clientele than others. Ask for the Cobb without blue cheese or see if the rare duck breast can be cooked through. Don’t be shy. You’re pregnant it’s okay to request food that’s safe for you to eat. Even fast-food restaurants offer healthy side dishes these days. If there’s lentil, bean or vegetable soup on the menu, ask for a bowlful....

Here are a number of considerations to take into account when it comes to telling your boss youre pregnant. A number of considerations can impact the timing of yourpregnancy announcementat work. Others may hold out until the end of the fourth month, when theirnon-invasive prenatal testresults are in. In that case, telling your boss youre pregnant sooner makes more sense than waiting. Letting them know earlier may help explain why you need a midday nap or more rest throughout the day....

Updates to sources; added new Ask Heidi video. Just be sure to share your joy with her. Shes no doubt feeling the samemix of emotions. After all, you made this magical moment together. So, what to expect when your partner is pregnant? Read on for the most helpful ways to show her some love and support. Strengthen your bonds Get a little sappy, sentimental and nostalgic or a lot. Swap stories about your first date, your first kiss, your first “I love you....

Major update for additional information about treating and preventing scraped knees. There goes your little munchkin, tottering at top speed towards whatever exciting thing has caught her attention. A few seconds later, she trips, falls and immediately starts crying about a boo-boo on her knee. Once your newly minted toddler starts walking, shell be able to reach things that she couldnt before. (So if you haven’t already, it’s time to get serious aboutbabyproofing around the house....

Little ones in day care may get as many as six to eight colds a year. What causes a cold in toddlers? The common childrens cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Smoking at home.If your tot lives with a smoker, he may catch a cold more frequently. What are symptoms of the common cold? Fortunately, most toddler cold symptoms, which are similar to those in adults, arent very severe....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. If you think your child’s rash resembles impetigo, call your pediatrician to find out for sure. Unlike some otherbaby skin conditions, impetigo does need antibiotics to heal. Here’s what you’ll need to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention strategies. What is impetigo? Outbreaks can occur in preschool and day care parameters, especially during the summer months. With the right treatment, impetigo typically goes away in two to three weeks....

Major update to include the latest research, clinical guidelines and practice recommendations, and new formatting. How will you spend your labor and delivery? Maybe you’ll walk around and then switch to squatting to push. Or maybe it’ll be a combination of all the above … or just one of the above. How are labor positions handled in the delivery room? You might be able to bring some equipment from home....

What is augmentation of labor? Labor augmentation is the process of helping along a slow or stalled labor that has already begun. It means giving labor that has already started a boost. What is the difference between augmentation of labor and inducing labor? Augmentation of labor is helping kick-start a slowed or stalled labor that has already begun. starting labor from scratch). When is augmentation of labor done? This may also helprule out false labor....

The body-parts game (Wheres your nose? There it is!) Learning body parts continues from his nose to his toes and so on! When can you teach children to identify body parts? Why is it important for children to learn about body parts? Pointing to and eventually naming body parts will help your child reach an important language development milestone. This will reinforce the differences between body parts and make them easier for your toddler to tell them apart....

If your little one is still having trouble with the basics at age four, talk to your pediatrician. He or she should be able to suggest ways to get over this hurdle.

Heres what to know about these conditions and how theyre managed. What are metabolic disorders? When a baby has a metabolic disorder, the digestive system cant break down the food correctly. Some of the metabolic disorders that newborn tests commonly look for include: What causes metabolic disorders? Most metabolic disorders occur when a baby is missing a digestive enzyme thats needed to properly break down food. Thats why screening newborns early before they start showing signs of possible problems is so important....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. or on the move (another case for sit-down meals and snacks). Plus, the calmer you are, the faster your child will calm down. Avoid pulling the lip after that to check out the damage that will start the bleeding again. The longer your child sits (relatively) still for treatment, the sooner the bleeding will stop. Anything salty, spicy or acidic like orange juice may sting....