“We’re not even parents yet, but all my partner and I talk about is the baby. This pregnancy has taken over our lives, and I’m afraid it’ll hurt our relationship. How do we keep the romance alive and strengthen our relationship during pregnancy?” Quick: What’s the single most significant relationship you’ll have in your new life as a parent? Surprise: It’s not the one you’ll share with that beautiful baby you’ll be bringing home....
Updated with new “Ask Heidi” video. Doesn’t sound like much of an opening? So what ovulation symptoms should you look for to time it just right? Here are the signs of ovulation to look for when you’retrying to conceive. Signs of ovulation Here are the most common ovulation symptoms to watch for. While some women may experience symptoms of ovulation, others do not. Slight increase in body temperature During ovulation, yourbasal body temperature(BBT) rises slightly....
Updates to copy, information, and sources, and new medical review. Its normal to not feel your physical best in the days after giving birth. To top it all off, youre (over-the-moon happy but) exhausted. These bacterial infections, which can develop in the days after giving birth, are rare but potentially harmful. So its worth knowing whatpostpartum warning signsto watch for and how to seek help. What are the different types of postpartum infections?...
Whats behind recreational water illness? Also to blame are some public and private pool operators, whose water-cleanliness standards are not up to snuff. What causes waterborne illness in babies and toddlers? What are symptoms of waterborne illness in babies and toddlers? Gastrointestinal issues are the most common recreational water illness symptoms in babies and children. Symptoms may include: What are the most common waterborne illnesses in children? What illnesses can you get from contaminated water?...
Updates to copy, information, and sources, and new medical review. When it comes to pregnancy sex, Is it safe? is probably the very first question on your mind. But after clearing that up, you might be wondering how to make the whole thing work. Sex while youre expecting can be a little different than it was pre-pregnancy. Dont worry, though. And it’s possible for you to use them up until the very end....
Feeling tired, moody, achy and forgetful? Are you gaining weight, breaking out and swelling up? Of course you are; youre pregnant! While these symptoms are common among pregnant women, they can rarely also signs of a thyroid disorder. So how can your doctor tell the difference? What is thyroid disorder? How does pregnancy affect thyroid levels? In the first trimester, hCG which is similar to TSH stimulates production of thyroid hormones....
Major update for additional information about toddler poop problems and solutions. ), and youve surely dealt with your fair share of diaper blowouts. How can I tell if my toddlers poop is normal? Once your toddler is eating allsolid foods, her bowel movements will be adult-like in color and consistency. How often should my toddler poop? When it comes to toddler bowel movements, theres a wide range of whats considered regular....
Chances are, it is. Newborn breathing sounds very different than it does in older children. Babies breathe through their noses more than their mouths, and their breathing passageways are very small. As a result, you may hear a lot of noisy breathing or even pauses in breathing. Heres how to tell whats up and why you’ve got the option to probably breathe easy yourself. What does normal breathing sound like in newborn babies?...
Vaginal discharge is certainly nothing new. What is leukorrhea or pregnancy discharge? The amount will likely increase as your pregnancy progresses. Leukorrhea is similar to the vaginal discharge you might experience between periods, only heavier. What causes leukorrhea during pregnancy? When youre expecting, an increase in estrogen levels causes increased blood flow to the pelvic area. Is white vaginal discharge normal during pregnancy? Thin, white vaginal discharge is normal and healthy throughout your entire pregnancy....
So how can you make sense of all that conflicting advice? And, bottom line does your baby really need a vitamin supplement? Well, the answer depends on whether you’re breastfeeding or not. Do breastfed babies need to take vitamins? Vitamin D Vitamin Dis essential for building strong bones, among other things. What about getting vitamin D through sunlight instead? Iron Iron is necessary for healthy blood cells andbrain development. Getting enough of this mineral prevents an iron deficiency (a problem for many little kids) and anemia....
Heres great news forworking moms: breastfeeding is not an all-or-nothing proposition. Bring in the bottle Start by switching over to a bottle feed midday. Some breastfed babies resist taking bottles from mom possibly because theyre confused but quickly accept it from somebody else. For example, dont wear your usual nursing top or sit in the glider where you always nurse him. If he plays with your long hair while he nurses, put it up....
Updates throughout to information, headlines, copy, formatting, and sources, plus a new medical review. Your at-homepregnancy testconfirmed the big news when it found hCG aka thepregnancy hormone in your urine. What is hCG? Though hCG production kicks in ASAP after implantation, the levels start off very low. A blood test can typically detect hCG sooner as early as six days after fertilization. Read This Next HCG can affect your body in other ways....
“I just came from my 32-week appointment, and my doctor says I measured 35 weeks. I’m afraid my baby will be too big to deliver vaginally.” But guessing how big they are is just that a big guess. Most of the time, there’s a harmless explanation. Or you may have auterine fibroidor extra amniotic fluid (neither of which is necessarily a big deal). Your best bet is to continue eating healthily (and plentifully) for the remainder of your pregnancy....
