During the last few weeks of pregnancy, most babies are positioned with their head near the cervix in “vertex” presentation. Yet 4% of infants assume breech position, which means that his bottom or feet are near the cervix instead. Breech position complicates labor and delivery, since the baby’s feet can get tangled with the umbilical
Continue Reading...7 Wacky Ways to (Possibly) Get Pregnant Faster
Are you and your partner ready to hop on the “TTC” (that’s trying to conceive, ICYMI) bandwagon? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard some of the crazy old wives tales about different “tried and true” tricks to get pregnant faster. From common sense notions, like laying down with your legs up (you
Continue Reading...Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies
All the new plant-based products hitting store shelves—think meatless burgers and non-dairy milks—give people many more options. But these products are also introducing surprising new allergy risks. The most concerning is pea protein, which is being used in products like plant-based meat alternatives and non-dairy yogurt. Because peas are legumes just like peanuts are, some
Continue Reading...We Asked a Pediatrician and a Sleep Consultant The Best Way to Sleep Train, Here’s What They Said
My son was 9 months old and his sleep habits were in a word, exhausting. Every night felt like I was preparing for battle. Armed with coffee and a jukebox full of lullabies, I waited for the inevitable cry from his crib. I clung to the hope that a miracle would occur, and that my
Continue Reading...Ciara Shows Off Baby Bump In Mini SkirtOn Date Night After Announcing3rd Pregnancy
Just hours after revealing that she’s pregnant with her third child, Ciara stepped out for a date night with hubby Russell Wilson — and her baby bump was on full display! Ciara no longer has to hide her pregnancy, so her baby bump was front and center when she went to dinner with husband, Russell
Continue Reading...Pregnancy Melasma (Chloasma): Causes And Treatment
Melasma, or chloasma, is a common skin condition characterized by the dark to gray-brown patches on the face. The patches usually occur on the forehead, nose, chin, upper lip, and cheeks, giving the condition another name, the “mask of pregnancy.” You may also notice these patches on other parts of the body, such as the
Continue Reading...Why Is Sleeping On Back Considered Best For Babies?
The sleeping position of the baby plays a significant role in determining whether they will have a safe and sound sleep. SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome is just a part of unexpected infant deaths called sudden unexpected death in infancy or SUDI and is linked to the sleeping position of the baby. Therefore, it
Continue Reading...Why Do Babies Rub Their Eyes And How To Prevent Them From Doing It?
A baby rubbing its eyes is usually a sign of fatigue and sleep readiness. Recent researches have also shown that children could have eye fatigue, which leads to eye rubbing due to excess use of digital devices such as smartphones early on in life. In this post, MomJunction will tell you about the probable causes
Continue Reading...Helping your toddler to talk
The more you chat to your toddler, the more opportunities she is likely to have to learn how to talk. But bear in mind that all children are different and learn to talk at different rates. How can I help my toddler learn to talk? The more fun your toddler has learning new words, the
Continue Reading...Tantrums
Why your child has temper tantrums A temper tantrum is the emotional equivalent of a summer storm — sudden and sometimes fierce. One minute you and your child are in a cafe enjoying your lunch, the next minute he’s whimpering, whining and then screaming at the top of his lungs because his straw is bent.
Continue Reading...What do contractions feel like?
It can be hard to know when contractions are the real deal. What will they feel like and how painful will they be? We asked some BabyCentre mums about their experiences to give you an idea of what to expect. What do early contractions feel like? “I could feel my stomach harden and felt the
Continue Reading...Seven steps to creating a successful baby routine
Getting your baby into a routine with regular naps, feeds, and fun activities can make life easier for both of you. So here are seven great ideas for creating a routine that works for you and your baby. Teach your baby the difference between night and day Many babies mix up their days and nights
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