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Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for your child’s health and development. It helps repair red blood cells and boosts the immune system. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. National Institutes of Health. Vitamin C.https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/Opens a new window[Accessed January 2023] Barnoya J, et. Cardiovascular Effects of Secondhand Smoke. Vitamin C.https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-c/art-20363932Opens a new window[Accessed January 2023]...

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Pregnancy: Staying Healthy and Safe.https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/staying-healthy-and-safeOpens a new window[Accessed July 2021] Mayo Clinic. Pregnancy Nutrition: Healthy-Eating Basics.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutrition/art-20046955Opens a new window[Accessed July 2021] Cleveland Clinic. Nutrition During Pregnancy.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed July 2021] Zhang N, et al. Constipation.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/constipationOpens a new window[Accessed July 2021]...

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Tips to prevent and treat bug bites. American Academy of Dermatology Association.https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/bites/prevent-treat-bug-bitesOpens a new window[Accessed June 2021] American Mosquito Control Association. Undated.https://www.mosquito.org/page/lifecycleOpens a new window[Accessed June 2021] CDC. Protect yourself from mosquito bites. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/zika/pregnancy/documents/Zika-Pregnancy.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed June 2021] CDC....

It’s also important to follow your baby’s hunger cues. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Is your baby hungry or full? American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Is-Your-Baby-Hungry-or-Full-Responsive-Feeding-Explained.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022] AAP. Amount and schedule of formula feedings. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/Amount-and-Schedule-of-Formula-Feedings.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022] AAP. How to sterilize and warm baby bottles safely....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Ensuring proper latch on while breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Ensuring-Proper-Latch-On.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022] AAP. Where we stand: Vitamin D & iron supplements for babies. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Vitamin-Iron-Supplements.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022] ACOG. La Leche League International.https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/colostrum-general/Opens a new window[Accessed June 2022]...

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Care for an uncircumcised penis. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Care-for-an-Uncircumcised-Penis.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed March 2017] AAP. How to care for your baby’s penis. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Caring-For-Your-Sons-Penis.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed March 2017] Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Care of the uncircumcised penis.http://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/care-uncircumcised-penisOpens a new window[Accessed March 2017]...

Don’t worry it’s easily mastered. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. AAP.2021.ChangingOpens a new windowdiapers. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Changing-Diapers.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2023] AAP. Common diaper rashes and treatments. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Diaper-Rash.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2023] AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/default.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2023] AAP. Make baby’s room safe: Parent checklist....

During pregnancy, anxiety can worsen or pop up for the first time. If you’re experiencing overwhelming worry that interferes with your daily life, here’s what to do. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2021.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/anxiety-and-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed March 2023] American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists....

If your fatigue doesn’t let up after a few weeks, talk to your healthcare provider. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Treatment for women with iron deficiency anaemia after childbirth. Cochrane.https://www.cochrane.org/CD010861/PREG_treatment-women-iron-deficiency-anaemia-after-childbirthOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022] Effati-Daryani F et al. Fight fatigue with fluids.https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/fight-fatigue-with-fluidsOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022]...

Despite what you see on TV medical dramas, this is very rare in real life. But there are close to 9,000 births a year that happen at home and are unplanned or unattended. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American College of Nurse-Midwives. Emergency preparedness for childbirth. Planned Home Birth.https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/04/planned-home-birthOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021]...

Kegels are simple exercises that involve tightening the muscles of your pelvic floor. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. A pelvic floor muscle training program in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial. Effect of antenatal pelvic floor muscle training on labor and birth. Pelvic floor muscle training for prevention and treatment of urinary and faecal incontinence in antenatal and postnatal women....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. United States Department of Agriculture. Dependents.https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/4491_dependency_exemptions.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] Internal Revenue Service. Adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607Opens a new window[Accessed January 2025] Social Security Administration. Social security numbers for children.https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] Health Care Insider. Health insurance for newborn babies....

When your breasts are engorged, they’re uncomfortably overfilled with milk. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Engorgement.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022] Berens P et al. ABM clinical protocol #20: Engorgement. Breastfeeding Medicine 11(4):159-163.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4860650/Opens a new window[Accessed September 2022] CHOP. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.https://www.chop.edu/pages/breast-engorgementOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022]...