During the ninth week of pregnancy a baby is changing rapidly, but a mother may not be experiencing many new pregnancy symptoms. The symptoms she has been experiencing so far are likely to continue and possibly grow in intensity. Some…
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Children develop physically through play and interaction at all ages. Babies need practice to learn important physical skills such as rolling over, crawling and walking. According to the American Heart Association, children 2 years and older should participate in at…
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Overview Many women make the decision to wait until later in life to have children. In fact, the March of Dimes states that 1 out of 5 women have their first child after the age of thirty-five, and a good…
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Overview Ideally, a woman’s overall health would be at an optimal level before conception. Good nutrition plays an important role during pregnancy. The body mass index, or BMI, is an important indicator of nutritional status. A BMI outside of the…
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Most babies develop at similar paces to one another. In some areas, your baby may be ahead of the curve. In others, she may be slightly behind. These discrepancies typically are nothing to worry about. However, knowing what your baby’s…
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Diarrhea is a common childhood ailment caused by a variety of factors including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and even food sensitivities. Most parents handle diarrhea by using tried-and-true remedies, and there is no cause for concern. Contact a doctor if diarrhea…
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Norplant, a form of birth control, was taken off the market in the United States in 2002. Norplant, still available in many parts of the world, prevents pregnancy by slow release of synthetic progesterone under the skin. Six small matchstick…
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Natural gas is used in many homes for heating and cooking. Unfortunately, natural gas leaks may occur without the homeowner even realizing there is a gas leak. Some individuals’ sense of smell is very sensitive to natural gas, while others…
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Overview Pregnancy is a time characterized by an array of emotions, ranging from joy to pain. Entering the seventh month, the baby already weighs just more than a full pound and is approximately 9-inches long. The mother is now visibly…
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Overview It is possible to test a baby’s DNA before birth. Known as prenatal genetic testing, this is generally performed when there is a family history of a genetic syndrome or features of a genetic syndrome have been during the…
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There is a huge amount of gear associated with bringing home a baby. A changing table is one of those things that become important in terms of design, especially for new parents. There are a couple of options to choose…
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Overview Good personal hygiene is important for good health and a well-kept appearance. Due to differences in hormonal balances, lifestyles and body types, proper hygiene is different for a woman than it is for a man. Female-specific hygiene issues include…
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Your baby’s physical development depends upon repetitive activities and games. Besides being crucial to his development, playtime can help bring you and your baby closer together. Be patient and calm. A baby may not take to some games at first,…
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Crib bumpers are used to keep a baby from hitting his head on the crib and to prevent body parts from getting stuck between the slats. Many parents also like how cozy and cute they make the crib look. However,…
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Birthmarks are common, colored lesions on the skin that are present at birth or appear within the first few weeks of life. Birthmarks are broadly divided into vascular or red and pigmented or brown types. Most birthmarks are of no…
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Electively terminating a pregnancy, called an abortion, can be done several different ways. The options for a woman depend on how far along she is in the pregnancy. Typically, the earlier the decision to abort the pregnancy is made, the…
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First-time parents may struggle to differentiate between diarrhea and a regular dirty diaper. Infants, especially those receiving a diet of only breast milk, may have loose or runny stools with a mild odor. Diarrhea in infants has a very strong…
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Listening to a baby squirm and cry because of gas can be difficult. Parents will often do anything to make their baby feel better, but many simply do not know what to do. Although parents may want to call a…
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Overview Starting a family is a dream for many couples, but the timing of pregnancy remains something that many people want to control. For couples who are looking for a system of birth control that is different from the traditional…
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A typical pregnancy ends in labor between the 38th and 42nd week, according to FamilyDoctor.org. Any pregnancy that goes beyond 42 weeks is considered a post-term pregnancy. There are many reasons why a pregnancy goes beyond the typical due date….
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Doing Kegel exercises during pregnancy can be very beneficial. It helps pregnant women develop the ability to control the vaginal muscles during labor and delivery, which may result in an easier labor. It also helps reduce common pregnancy problems like…
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Impotence is a persistent condition through which a man has problems achieving or maintaining a penile erection adequate for sexual activity. According to the American Urological Association (AUA), about 30 million American men beyond age 50 have some form of…
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You’ve heard it before: “8 minute abs.” The incredibly fit trainer on your television guides you for eight minutes, crunch after crunch. You do the “regular” crunch, the bicycle and the “lift ups.” You force your way through it thinking…
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Fallopian tubes are the small tubes on each side of the uterus that link the ovaries to the uterus. Fallopian tube cancer begins when cells in one or both fallopian tubes change and grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a…
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Overview For more than 150 years, the troubled tummies of infant children have been treated with a medicine known as gripe water. Popular among parents and nannies, this treatment is frequently used to treat colic, a disturbing disorder that can…
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Overview An infant’s environment provides the infant with the stimulation that helps his brain develop synapses that become the foundation for future social and emotional growth. Any type of stimulation that an infant experiences from his environment, regardless of whether…
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In the prostate, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) protein production occurs in small amounts at all times in men. Having a high level of PSA in the blood, as indicated by the PSA test, may not indicate prostate cancer. Non-cancerous conditions responsible…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize impotence as an inability or difficulty achieving or keeping an erection. More commonly known as erectile dysfunction, it can stem from a number of different factors, including stress, fatigue, depression, high blood pressure,…
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Overview Many parents wonder if feeding their babies store brand formula is somehow cheating them out of getting the proper nutrition. However, in comparing Similac, a major formula company, with the Parent’s Choice brand, the generic alternative offered by Wal-Mart,…
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Overview Installing an infant car seat can be a tricky endeavor, particularly for new parents or grandparents taking their first foray into the confusing world of baby gear. Eddie Bauer infant seats are designed to safely cradle infants weighing up…
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