Archive for December, 2011
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What is Postpartum Depression?
What is Postpartum Depression?
One of the warnings moms-to-be hear throughout their pregnancy, particularly as it gets close to the time to give birth, is to be mindful of postpartum depression. But what is it? Will everyone get it? How can a woman prepare for a potential bout with postpartum depression? Here are some answers specifically for women who [...]
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The Obsession with Celebrity Baby Bumps
The Obsession with Celebrity Baby Bumps
The media, and the general population, seem to be entranced with celebrity pregnancies. From the slightest tummy bulge taken as a sign of an upcoming to birth to conjecture on when a baby could arrive as soon as a famous couple says “I do”, tabloid, celebrity-driven media outlets love to tell the tale of a [...]
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Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
As soon as some women find out they are pregnant, they take it as an open invitation to enjoy all the french fries and milkshakes their hearts desire. Others worry about their changing figures so much that they stick to a strict low-fat, low-calorie diet, so as to get back into their skinny jeans as [...]
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Early and Unusual Signs of Pregnancy
Early and Unusual Signs of Pregnancy
When a woman is trying to get pregnant, the hardest part is waiting to see if all the hundreds of things went exactly right and finding out if a new baby is on the way. Pregnancy tests are most accurate in the weeks following a missed period, which is why most women actually learn their [...]
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5 Ways to Guess an Unborn Baby’s Gender
5 Ways to Guess an Unborn Baby’s Gender
The second a woman starts telling friends and family that she is pregnant, she is usually constantly bombarded with the following questions: “What do you think you’re having? What sex are you hoping for? Are you going to find out?” As her belly grows, so do the number of people who ask these questions, from close [...]
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Don’t Leave it to Chance: Take Active Steps to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Kids
Don’t Leave it to Chance: Take Active Steps to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Kids
According to the Office of Children’s Health Protection, children are more vulnerable to environmental health issues because their little bodies are still growing, and they eat, breathe, and drink more in relation to their body size. Since they are active and curious, their behavior can mean accidental exposure to dangerous substances. It is no surprise [...]
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Parents and Teachers Working Together Ensures a Positive Learning Environment for the Child with Tourette Syndrome
Parents and Teachers Working Together Ensures a Positive Learning Environment for the Child with Tourette Syndrome
If you are a parent of a child with Tourette syndrome (TS) you know that your student may have hurdles to overcome as he or she goes through the school day. Additionally, that child deserves a teacher who is patient, calm, and will motivate your child to his or her potential despite the difficulties posed [...]
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Mom’s Crusade to Show the Germs that Live Inside Play Areas
Mom’s Crusade to Show the Germs that Live Inside Play Areas
Moms who are looking for a moment of down time at a fast food stop by letting their kids go play in the tunnels should probably think again. According to Dr. Erin M. Carr-Jordan, “It’s bad” inside those play mazes, so bad that she set out to show that this problem exists in playgrounds across [...]
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Stuttering in Children
Stuttering in Children
Between the ages of two and five, many children go through a stage in which they stutter — prolonging or repeating a word or phrase. Children who stutter may also not make sounds for certain syllables. In addition to the speech troubles, children who stutter can experience tension in their face, tremors of their jaw [...]
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Obesity During Pregnancy Increases Children’s Risk of Asthma
Obesity During Pregnancy Increases Children’s Risk of Asthma
I find that when people have a goal for their health they are more likely to achieve their goal. I know that parents always want the best for their children. Mothers will often modify their behaviors to improve the health of their children. I thought this study is a good reason to encourage women that [...]
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Children and Food Allergies
Children and Food Allergies
If you’re wondering if it seems there are more children than ever with food allergies these days, you are absolutely correct. Sometimes it seems there are new friends around every corner, in every classroom, on every school bus with an allergy, a sister or brother or two with allergies, or a cousin with an epi-pen [...]