Milk blebs can be a source of discomfort for breast-feeding and chest-feeding mothers. Milk blebs can cause nipple discomfort. 1. Ouch. You may be wondering what is causing the painful bump on your nipple. You probably want relief most of all. You’re interested in how to remove your milk bleb and prevent future occurrences. We spoke with a…
An amniocentesis–sometimes called amnio–is a type of prenatal test used primarily to diagnose genetic abnormalities and birth defects, as well as neural tube defects. You’ll have the information you need to make informed decisions about your baby’s well-being and pregnancy. “Practically-speaking, [an amniocentesis] involves placing a thin needle in the sac around [your baby], usually while…
My autistic 5-year-old son and I traveled for the first with a mix of excitement, apprehension, and fear. I’d always wanted to take him on vacation, but was worried about how he’d cope in an unfamiliar environment. A wave of relief washed me over when I learned that Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort is specifically…
You notice that your underwear has some blood. Could this be the “bloody” show? You may be curious about the appearance of the bloody shows and whether they could indicate that labor will soon. Experts helped us better understand what the bloody shows is, its causes, signs and symptoms. They also explained how to differentiate it from…
Children get fevers often. There are many reasons for your child to experience a high temperature. From teething, to fighting an infection, there are a variety of causes. When should you give your child medication or take them to a doctor? What is a fever? 7 Types Of Thermometers – The Best Way to Take A Temperature Emily…
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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…
