How to handle pregnancy hunger pains

Appetite changes are par for the course in pregnancy, thanks to hormones and increased metabolism. Here’s what to do if you’re waking up hungry in the middle of the night. 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. Nutrition during pregnancy.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021] Cleveland Clinic. Do you binge eat at night?...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Gregory Edwards

How to handle your young child's defiant behavior

Feel like you’re dealing with a defiant child? 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 Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Discipline.https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Discipline-043.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics. Time-outs 101.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Time-Outs-101.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics. Aggressive behavior.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Aggressive-Behavior.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Micheal Kelly

How to have a girl or boy: Does sex selection work?

You have a range of options for sex selection. 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. Beernink FJ et al.1993. Sex preselection through albumin separation of sperm. Sex selection for non-medical indications: A survey of current pre-implantation genetic screening practices among U.S. ART clinics. Efficiency of sex pre-selection of spermatozoa by albumin separation method evaluated by double-labelled fluorescence in-situ hybridization....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Teresa Dougherty

How to keep your family well during cold and flu season

But what really works? 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. Boston Children’s Hospital. Cold.https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/coldOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] Bouayed, J. Vaccine for flu (influenza).https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/flu.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] CDC. Influenza (flu) vaccine and pregnancy.https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/hcp-toolkit/flu-vaccine-pregnancy.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] CDC. Health effects of secondhand smoke.https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/health_effects/index.htmOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Andrew Crane

How to manage depression during pregnancy

Pregnancy depression is a mood disorder that affects an estimated one in 10 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. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Depression During Pregnancy.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/depression-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed March 2023] American Academy of Pediatrics. Depression during pregnancy.https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/depression-during-pregnancy.aspOpens a new window[Accessed March 2023] March of Dimes. Postpartum depression.https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/postpartum-depression.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed March 2023]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Bruce Thompson

How to prepare for a baby: 10 essential things to do before your little one arrives

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. Preparing your family for a new baby. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Preparing-Your-Family-for-a-New-Baby.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2024] AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Preparing-for-Delivery.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2024] AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/Pages/Finding-a-Pediatrician.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2024] March of Dimes. Evonne Lack Bradford is an educational writer and an instructional designer....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Timothy Kennedy

How to prepare for pregnancy

Preparing for pregnancy means getting yourself as healthy as possible physically and mentally. 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. Good health before pregnancy: Prepregnancy care. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/good-health-before-pregnancy-prepregnancy-careOpens a new window[Accessed August 2022] ACOG. Committee Opinion Number 762. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2019/01/prepregnancy-counselingOpens a new window[Accessed August 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Rhonda Sanchez

How to prevent and relieve leg cramps during pregnancy

As many as half of pregnant women will experience leg cramps especially at night during the third trimester. The good news: There are ways to ease your discomfort. 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. What is venous thromboembolism?https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/facts.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed March 2024] Cedars Sinai. Hemorrhoids and varicose veins in pregnancy.https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/h/hemorrhoids-and-varicose-veins-in-pregnancy.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed March 2024]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Amy Martin

How to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children

High temperatures raise the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in kids. Watch for symptoms like weakness, dizziness, tiredness, and heavy sweating. If your child is overheated, cool them off right away. 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. Boston Children’s Hospital. Heat cramps exhaustion and stroke.https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/heat-cramps-exhaustion-and-strokeOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Jason Ross

How to support a woman in labor: A childbirth cheat sheet for partners

Here’s what to expect during childbirth, plus tips for how to show up prepared. 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. A partner’s guide to pregnancy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/a-partners-guide-to-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021] Berry LM. Realistic expectations of the labor coach. Tips for labor coaches.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000545.htmOpens a new window[Accessed October 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Michael Horn

How to support your child emotionally in school

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. Watching TV/screen time and children. Media use in school-aged children and adolescents. Pediatrics 138(5):e20162592.http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/5/e20162592Opens a new window[Accessed May 2017] AAP. Ten tips for your child’s success in school. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Ten-Tips-for-Your-Childs-Success-in-School.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2017] AAP. Healthy digital media use habits for babies, toddlers & preschoolers....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Kelly Johnson

How to swaddle a baby

Swaddling mimics the closeness and warmth of the womb, which can help newborns feel secure and sleep better. 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. How to keep your sleeping baby safe: AAP policy explained. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2024] AAP. Swaddling: Is it Safe for Your Baby?...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Tanya Thompson

How to switch baby formula

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 Academy of Family Physicians. Infant Formula.https://familydoctor.org/infant-formula/Opens a new window[Accessed January 2025] American Academy of Pediatrics. Choosing an Infant Formula.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/Choosing-an-Infant-Formula.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] American Academy of Pediatrics. Constipation: Infant.https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/constipation-infantOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] Nemours Foundation. Milk Allergy in Infants.http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/milk-allergy.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Ronald Fox