Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor, published a book in the 1980s titled “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.” In it, he suggested that people are not born with a fixed intelligence. Rather, they are born with nine areas of intelligence and vary in the degree to which they excel at each one. Additionally, proficiency in these areas may change over time. The multiple intelligences Gardner proposed are: Why is it useful to think in terms of multiple intelligences as opposed to one type of stagnant intelligence?...

Possible Long-Term Problems The list of possible long-term problems of prematurity can terrify parents. But the news isn’t all bad. Even among micro-preemies, weighing less than 800 grams (about 1 lb 12 oz) at birth, most (60%) have normal neurological exams at 20 months of age. As weight and gestational age increase, the risks decrease. Risks include: Learning problems: The most common long-term effect of prematurity is some form of learning disability....

Magnesium sulfate is given as an intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection in the hospital over 12 to 48 hours. It relaxes smooth muscle tissues, which helps to prevent seizures and slow uterine contractions. Uses Magnesium sulfate infusions have been a common practice on obstetrical floors for more than 60 years. It’s a well-studied drug, so doctors know very well how it affects moms and babies. Here is how it is used:...

The week provides a time for those with infertility to “come out” to their friends and families, if they wish. It encourages the fertility-challenged to not feel ashamed. RESOLVE typically hosts a number of activities, both online and off, for those that wish to participate. Most activities focus on advocacy and public education. Of course, there’s no wrong or right way to celebrate NIAW. When Is National Infertility Awareness Week?...

The resolution to declare October 15 a remembrance day passed the United States House of Representatives on September 28, 2006. It was the result of tireless efforts by a group of miscarriage awareness activists led by Robyn Bear, who had six first-trimester miscarriages in the span of 1997 through 1999 before ultimately receiving a diagnosis of balanced translocation. In addition to October 15 begin declared a remembrance day, October is also National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month thus making it an excellent time to reflect on your feelings, to do a little something to remember your baby, or to get involved in an pregnancy loss awareness or advocacy event, such as one of the many Walks to Remember around the nation, which raise money for nonprofit organizations or support research into preventing miscarriage and stillbirth....

Reasons for fetal distress are varied, from cord issues to fetal anomalies, reactions to medications or the stress of labor, and other complications of labor. Symptoms While you may not experience physical symptoms, signs of fetal distress may include: Less movement of the fetus Abnormal fetal heart rate (too slow, too fast, or irregular) Meconium (fetal stool) in the amniotic fluid Causes NRFS can be an indicator of numerous obstetric, maternal, or fetal conditions, including:...

Some are even surprised by the intensity of their emotions. The fact is, it’s common to experience a bout of depression or mood swings after you’ve weaned from breastfeeding. The problem is that so few women talk about this experience, which can make it all the more confusing and isolating. So, what is post-weaning depression? How do you know if you have it, and what can be done to make weaning a less emotionally tumultuous experience?...

The evaporation line on a pregnancy test comes when the urine used in the sample evaporates after a certain amount of time. This is normal and a part of the process but leaves behind a colorless but distinct line. The evaporation line does not show up until after the pregnancy test reading window of time to accurately get your results. So you will not need to worry about an evaporation line if you read the pregnancy test within the time frame specified in the instructions that came with your test....

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that produces, among other symptoms, a distinct cough. The name comes from the “whooping” sound infected people often make when they gasp for air after a fit of coughing. “Whooping cough is an infection of the vocal cords,” Alan Lindemann, MD, an OB/GYN, explained. “They swell and don’t leave much room for air to go through. And it’s a bigger problem for children because they have a smaller larynx....

Premature birth remains a leading cause of newborn death, so it is important to reduce any factors that could contribute to early delivery. Fortunately, HPV is preventable. A safe and effective vaccine can be administered before a person becomes sexually active, and it will protect the person against the virus. What Is HPV? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. “HPV is so common that nearly every sexually active person will have an infection with HPV at some point,” says Kelly Culwell, MD, a fellowship-trained OB/GYN who specializes in women’s health and contraceptive research....

How can you tell when baby jitters are normal and when to worry? Here are some causes of newborn twitching and tremors and clues for spotting the difference between normal movements and a possible seizure. Normal Baby Twitching When parents talk about newborn twitching, they are usually referring to small jerking movements that typically only last a few seconds. Though short, these jerking movements may happen repeatedly. You may notice these twitchy behaviors when your child is sleeping....

We reached out to yoga and fitness experts to find out which prenatal yoga poses are the most beneficial. “Poses that build your strength and awareness in areas that you will need for delivery and care-taking of an infant are important,” Leah Keller, the founder of Every Mother and a certified personal trainer tells us. Essential prenatal yoga poses include, “strong standing poses that build strength in the hamstrings, quads, glutes, legs, hips, and core, and balancing poses,” Keller says....

Prolonged Fever of Unknown Origin A prolonged fever of unknown origin (FUO) is simply one that lasts longer than usual, for example, more than the seven to 10 days that you would expect with a simple viral infection. Antibiotics usually aren’t prescribed just because a child has a fever that is lasting a long time. In many cases, no specific cause of the fever is found, and it just stops....

When Pull-Out Programs Typically Start Pull-out programs may begin as early as first grade, but more typically start in third grade. They are usually content specific; that is, they generally provide enrichment in language arts (particularly reading) or in math. But the use of pull-out programs has not been shown to be universally successful, due in part to their duration. Some research has shown that gifted children should be grouped together for an entire school day instead of for a limited segment....

The fact is that for some families, time-outs simply may not be effective for their kids, or may work for one child but not his sibling. In other words, time out isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to correct kids’ bad behavior. Others may not care about sitting still and are perfectly happy playing in their room. Or your child may come out of time out angrier than before and ready to go right back into bad behavior mode....

Robert has been one of the most common names used for boys in Europe since the 13th century. It is also a common last name in many cultures. The nicknames Rob and Robby are more commonly used by people who are named Robert. How Popular Is the Name Robert? Between 1924 and 1939, Robert was the most popular name for boys in the United States. It hasn’t achieved such peak popularity since then, but it still remains a very common name in the United States....