You’ve likely heard about Mastitis or experienced it yourself. It’s not uncommon for a mother to experience mastitis, which is an inflammation of the breast that can cause flu-like symptoms. Knowledge is power. Knowing the signs and symptoms of mastitis, the best treatments, and the ways to prevent it can help you avoid stress and ensure that your…
You might consider purchasing an home pregnancy test if you are trying get pregnant, or if you realize that you haven’t had your period. If used correctly, these types of pregnancy test–yes, those where you pee onto a stick — are accurate 99% of time. Three gynecologists were contacted to find out the latest information about pregnancy tests. We…
Both the person producing the egg and the one who makes the sperm must be fertile to make a child. In the U.S. some estimates suggest that sperm-related fertility is responsible for up to 50% of all fertility complications. You don’t have to visit a doctor to get your sperm analysed. You can test your sperm at…
You’ll have a variety of screening and testing procedures available to you during your pregnancy. The chorionic-villus sampling test (CVS) is an optional prenatal screening that can detect genetic disorders and birth defects in unborn children. The CVS procedure is performed by Nisarg Patel MBBS MS, an obstetrician-gynecologist board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. These cells…
In the past, social media was a place where people would express their opinions without any basis. But in recent years it has turned into a hotbed of hatred towards parents and children. Insensitive trolls have ruined the announcements of pregnancy on YouTube by calling moms to be “selfish” or “inconsiderate”. On TikTok, a woman called for…
The joys of raising toddlers and small children include endless energy, a curious mind, and an occasional mishap. Burns and Cuts are also common. Experts provide tips on how to deal with splinters calmly and efficiently. They also explain when they may cause parents concern. Urgent care vs. Emergency Room: Where to go for…
Children learn in a variety of ways, whether through listening, seeing, or doing. The way that your child learns best is called their learning style. When kids are learning something new, they’ll pick it up most easily when engaging in their learning style. Becoming aware of your child’s learning style can help you pinpoint why they…
Mila, my 8-year old daughter, has a loving and uncomplicated relationship to her body. I am amazed that she has never compared herself to any other girl. She screams in horror when I mention , the “F Word” — fat. (She also screams at other “F” words.) And she loves to tell me that everyone is beautiful. She loves…
During pregnancy, the body performs many incredible things. The placenta is a very important organ, which only exists during pregnancy. It helps to develop your baby in nine months. The placenta is an organ that feeds your baby and eliminates waste throughout the entire pregnancy. Continue reading to find out more about the placenta and its role…
Playing is how children learn. Kids learn better when they’re having fun. It’s important that young children have time to explore and have fun. They will engage in activities which support their development. We’ll explain what play-based learning is, and why it is so important for kids. Ages and Stages of Play What is…
