Many breastfeeding women who are recovering from childbirth will experience aches and pains, such as uterine cramps and muscle soreness. Ibuprofen may help relieve these pains. Some types of medication are not suitable to take while breastfeeding, so women may wonder whether or not taking pain relievers is risky. In most cases, ibuprofen is safe
Month: August 2018
Drooling is common in young children, especially while their teeth are coming in. It is usually nothing to worry about. However, excessive saliva can sometimes irritate a baby’s skin and cause drool rash. Drool rash can be uncomfortable for a baby, but parents and caregivers can help them get relief with some simple home remedies.
By Heather Marcoux The backpacks are packed and the indoor shoes have been labeled. It’s time for our kids to go back to school. But sometimes it’s more complicated than picking out new pencil cases and lunch boxes: The start of school can result in anxiety, fresh logistical issues and burnout — for all parties.
Getting your child his first big kid bike is a rite of passage. Children feel so free as they zoom along on their own two wheels. A bicycle is a fun way to get your child exercising but it is so much more than that. A bicycle can give a child courage and strength. A
While taking a home pregnancy test is quite simple, sometimes the result can cause confusion. One typical situation is when a person gets a faint positive line. Even if the line is faint, it is likely that pregnancy has occurred. Home pregnancy tests are a fairly accurate way to detect a pregnancy. Some tests are
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can develop at any age. It often has a slow, gradual onset, which can make it difficult to detect and diagnose in children. In this article, we look at what type 2 diabetes is and describe its symptoms, causes, and risk factors in children. We also explore
When Hilary Duff told her son, Luca, 6, that he was going to be a big brother, he wasn’t immediately thrilled about the exciting news ― in fact, he’s actually “a little nervous” about the prospect of having a little sister. “The first conversation was pretty sad,” Duff told AOL’s Gibson Johns during a recent
Teaching kids about money is not rocket science. As a parent, if you inculcate them about it at a young age, they tend to be responsible money managers in their later years. But the question is how to teach them the value of money in such a way that they realize its importance soon. This
Image: Shutterstock We may visit the beach a zillion times, but each time it is fascinating. And when you have kids to accompany you, their thrill and squeals of laughter make things even more adorable. You may have already played various games on the beach, and wondering what new to try. MomJunction shares with you
Many homeowners think they have to spend a lot of money to make their homes greener and healthier but this is not actually the case. There are so many changes that you can make and that will improve health for everyone inside the home. Most changes are very easy fixes but there are also some
Lactation is common after a woman has given birth, and it can sometimes occur during pregnancy too. However, it is possible for both women and men to produce a milky discharge from one or both nipples without being pregnant or breastfeeding. This form of lactation is called galactorrhea. Galactorrhea is unrelated to the milk that
MRSA is a potentially serious bacterial infection. Children can catch MRSA through contact with other kids, often when the bacteria enter a cut or scrape. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a potentially severe or fatal bacterial infection. Years ago, MRSA mainly caused problems in hospitals and healthcare centers, but it has since spread into
A 10-year-old boy in North Carolina was punished for calling his fifth-grade teacher “ma’am” after she told him not to address her with that term, according to news reports. Tamarion Wilson was disciplined by having to write the word “ma’am” four times on each line of a piece of notebook paper, covering both sides, WTVD
Throughout the past 40 years, parents have looked to and trusted in MAM to provide them with high-quality, reliable baby products. MAM’s mission is to guarantee the safety and good health of MAM babies and ensure their customers are fully satisfied. With a huge variety of baby essentials, MAM offers items from bottles and feeding
Many people who miss a period will take a test to check for pregnancy. If the pregnancy test is negative, a variety of conditions and factors may be responsible for the lack of menstruation. In this article, we explain how the menstrual cycle works and provide some possible causes of a missed period other than
Like many moms, Hilary Duff is no stranger to feeling a bit of parenting guilt, especially when it comes to working and being away from her son. In an interview with HuffPost, the “Younger” star, who often films on the opposite coast from her family, said she’s faced some tough questions from her 6-year-old son,
We all struggle with our kids. Some days (or months. Or years.) seem like a constant battle of back and forth. We ask them to clean up, and they ignore us. They try to negotiate with us about later bedtimes or just “one more show.” We end up yelling a lot more than we would
Melissa McCarthy is familiar with the ups and downs of parenting today. The actress and comedian has two daughters ― 11-year-old Vivian and 8-year-old Georgette ― with her husband, Ben Falcone. Over the years, she has opened up about her experience with motherhood, from her youngest daughter’s hilarious makeup habit to her determination that her
Back to school means a lot of things for moms of older children – like a little more quiet around the house – but for moms of preschoolers and those just starting school, it can also mean a bit of apprehension – have we provided them with the solid foundation that they need to be
Many people wonder whether it is safe to start taking birth control pills in the middle of their menstrual cycle. The answer usually depends on the type of pill and the needs of the person. Birth control pills are a safe and effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy. For some people, the pill can also
Serena Williams shared a smart piece of parenting advice this week using an air-travel reference. Speaking at a JPMorgan Chase event aboard the Intrepid aircraft carrier in New York City on Tuesday, the tennis queen said she received a reminder from her trainer, Mackie Shilstone, to take care of herself and not feel guilty about
No holiday is more pure than National Dog Day (ask any dog lover) as it honors our favorite furry friends. National Dog Day encourages a happy life for all dogs. It celebrates all breeds and helps to illuminate the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. All dogs deserve a happy and
Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds a fetus in the womb. It has a range of functions, all of which relate to the development of the fetus. The fetus and fluid stay in the amniotic sac, which usually breaks when a woman goes into labor. It can sometimes rupture early, which is called premature
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. You know you’re a parent when solitary confinement sounds like a reward not a punishment. — OneFunnyMummy (@OneFunnyMummy) August 21, 2018 Naked and
Most women can continue with their everyday activities during pregnancy and only need to make some minor lifestyle changes. The health and well-being of both the woman and the developing fetus are of primary concern during pregnancy, so it is best to avoid consuming certain foods and doing potentially risky activities. In this article, we
Being the youngest child comes with its pros and cons. On the one hand, your parents have probably loosened up when it comes to rules and discipline. On the other hand, you’re in for a life filled with hand-me-downs, older siblings picking on you and family meals at the kids’ table. At least you can
The first day of school is a joyous, stressful, and tear filled experience. Watching your Kindergartener tentatively head up the steps following their teacher, a backpack too large for their little back, hoping at lunch that they’ll be able to open their juice box without any issue. The following year, watching your First Grader is
Dilating to 1 centimeter does not necessarily mean that labor is only hours or days away. The cervix can be dilated to 1 centimeter for weeks before the beginning of labor. This extent of dilation only signals that the cervix is starting to prepare for labor. Most pregnant women spend some time wondering when they
Some women use marijuana to manage the side effects of pregnancy, to cope with anxiety, or to sleep better. Many also hope they can safely do so while breastfeeding. According to 2017 research carried out on a group of pregnant women in California, about 7 percent of the women surveyed used marijuana. Research suggests that
When dropping off your little one at nursery school, you might expect childcare workers to check if you’d remembered to bring diapers, a spare set of clothes and a sippy cup. What you might not expect is for them to advise you that you need to dress your child in more gender-stereotypical clothing. But that’s exactly
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