Welcome to week 36 of pregnancy officially the start of month 9. Only a few weeks left to go! Once such notable example: digestion which actually won’t be fully mature until sometime after birth.Why? Thats not necessarily bad news. This too shall pass (pun intended). Creams containing cocoa butter or vitamin E can soothe that itchy abdomen and bring some relief. Keep drinking water and other liquids. Though how far around the corner is anyones guess....

Whew, week 42 is here and it’s the official end of your pregnancy. Your baby will probably get some extra monitoring in advance of your late-comer’s debut. It’s almost time! Some women experience mild diarrhea just prior to the onset of labor. (So can a new dad, by the way.) Who do you call? Let your practitioner know and follow the instructions on labor and delivery. That extra weight and discomfort can bring on even more swelling in your feet and ankles....

Only 7 months left to go! No, they’re ear canals in the making. Why the new look and size these days? Listen to your body. If its screaming out at you to take a break, then take five! Though admittedly, its hard to look on the bright side when your view is the porcelain goddess! Morning sickness is one of the most common signs of a normal pregnancy, especially from week 6 on....

Only 7 months left to go! How’s she measuring up this week? How do you know? Try eating foods with ginger, like ginger cookies, real ginger ale or ginger candies. Studies show it works for reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. And try taking your prenatal vitamin during dinner rather than on an empty stomach. When estrogen increases blood flow to the pelvic area, it stimulates the bodys mucous membranes....

“I recently had an ultrasound at 20 weeks and was told that I have an anterior placenta. What does that mean?” What is an anterior placenta? The placenta is formed with the sole purpose of supporting your pregnancy. The term “anterior placenta” simply refers to the location of the placenta within your uterus. In medical terms, anterior means the front of your body and posterior means towards your back. Your practitioner might inform you of the location of your placenta during one of yourpregnancy ultrasounds....

to help him feel better fast. But unfortunately, amber teething necklaces not only do not work, they’re also not safe. Here’s why plus, the safe alternatives you’re able to use soothe babys pain. What are amber teething necklaces? Amber teething necklaces are made of Baltic amber, or fossilized tree resin. When the oil is absorbed, advocates say, it has an analgesic effect on swollen, sore gums. Do amber teething necklaces work?...

As always, check with your pediatrician first to find out the best way to bring your child relief. But double-check to talk to your child’s doctor first before treating teething pain with those products. Avoid those kinds of teething remedies completely. The FDA regulates homeopathic-labeled products but cannot confirm their safety or effectiveness.

Why do some babies adopt a transitional or comfort object? Say your child becomes obsessed with his stuffed rabbit. In turn, this helps your child take those first strides toward independence. All of this is normal and healthy and certainly nothing to be concerned about. When should children give up a transitional object? Comfort objects are usually given up sometime between the ages of 2 and 5. But giving it up may be a tough transition....

Watch for redness in the skin surrounding your piercing, which probably means that it’s too tight. Here’s to your beautiful, healthy baby bump! like whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners.

One fish, two fish, red fish whose fish? Your toddlers, thats who! Theres good reason to add healthy fish to your toddlers plate. Fish is low in saturated fat and high in protein, vitamin D and many of the B vitamins. Plus, adding fish to her diet at an early age might help protect against asthma and eczema. But even with the amazing benefits of fish, its important to fish wisely....

Decayed baby teeth can interfere with good nutrition and speech development. What’s more, not all baby teeth have permanent successors. There are cases when a baby tooth may be in a persons mouth for life. When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth? Toothbrushing can begin as soon as your baby’s first tooth pokes through. Pediatric dentists prefer you use a soft-bristledbaby toothbrushmoistened with water and a rice grain-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste....

“What are your thoughts on the occasional glass of wine? I’ve heard conflicting stories. Is it okay to splurge once in a while, or is it better to play it safe?” But given all of the risks of drinking when you’re expecting, its best to avoid altogether. Looking for confirmation or more motivation to skip that glass of wine? Check with your practitioner.

Updates throughout to expert sources, text, guidelines and formatting. How can you get pregnant on your period? The chances of getting pregnant when you have your period are low, but they’re not zero. So how could a pregnancy happen at the same time your body is deciding its not pregnant? Meanwhile, the uterus is building up a lining just in case it needs to host a growing embryo. If egg meets sperm during ovulation and implants in that lining, bingo baby on board....