Because the body will only continue to produce breast milk if the breasts are stimulated, people needed some way of continuing to keep up production milk for future breastfeeding, even while they were temporarily unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. How Lactation Works Lactation, or the production of breast milk, is a physical process that is maintained by frequent stimulation of the nipple and breast by the baby breastfeeding or by pumping the breasts....

Why Do Car Seats Expire? There is no government regulation in the United States that requires an expiration date on car seats. Rather, car seat manufacturers decide them based on a set of general guidelines. While you might think it’s just about selling more of their products, there are several safety reasons manufacturers place expiration dates on car seats. These reasons include improved technology, changing standards, wear and tear, recalls, and damage....

The reasons behind this disparity are multi-faceted and unclear, despite years of research. We do know that Black women have higher rates of the risk factors associated with pregnancy loss, such as diabetes, tobacco use, obesity, and low socioeconomic status. However, the underlying causes that make Black women more susceptible to these risk factors are also related to various issues of racism and systemic inequality in healthcare. Miscarriage Defined as a pregnancy loss occurring earlier than 20 weeks of gestation, miscarriage is a devastating event in the life of parents....

If this happens, the people who are caring for you are prepared for it. They will immediately remove it and clean you up. They will not say anything about it. Some women let this fear interfere with their pushing efforts. This is not necessary. While you may be worried, those around you are used to the occurrence. Some women will have loose, frequent stools leading up to labor. This can act as a natural enema....

While your doctor and every other person you know (as well as strangers on the street) will likely give you tons of advice about the delivery and caring for your newborn, very little attention is usually paid to the reality of postpartum healing. In fact, research shows that an overwhelming number of new mothers do not feel adequately prepared for the postpartum experience. Overview This lack of communication about the toll of pregnancy on the body and the process of postpartum recovery leaves a lot of moms surprised by now intensive and lengthy the healing process can be....

The Fun of the Easter Season Easter is one of those holidays that, while the day itself is always a wonderful celebration, the weeks leading up to it is also a big part of the festivities. From planning Easter egg hunts to meeting with the bunny and filling baskets there is always something fun to do. This is especially true for decorating Easter eggs. Sure, it would be easy enough to buy one of those coloring kits from the store, but with a little planning and creative thinking, you can turn dyeing Easter eggs into a fun family activity....

Your Baby’s Development at 35 Weeks At 35 weeks, a baby is over 12 1/2 inches (32 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is close to 18 inches (45.5 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). This week, the baby weighs around 5 1/2 pounds (2,527 grams). Which Trimester? Third trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

Your Baby’s Development at 37 Weeks At 37 weeks, a baby is almost 13 1/4 inches (33.8 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is close to 19 inches (48 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). This week, baby weighs about 6 1/2 pounds (2,966 grams). Which Trimester? Third trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

If your child has difficulty expressing anger appropriately or otherwise struggles to manage this powerful emotion, they may need help from a mental health professional. Treatment will help give them the skills they need to feel better. Why Is My Child So Angry? There are many factors that can contribute to a child feeling angry or expressing anger in challenging ways. Unresolved feelings, such as grief related to a divorce or the loss of a loved one, can be the root of the problem....

Select Your Care Provider Wisely The care provider you choose to help you give birth will be one of the key ways to avoid a cesarean section that isn’t necessary. When interviewing your doctor or midwife, be sure to ask them what their primary cesarean rate is in their practice. This asks them to tell you the number of first cesareans, a more accurate picture of how often they perform this surgery, thus leaving out all of the repeat cesareans....

Many children in foster care have been exposed to domestic violence, physical abuse, or emotional abuse prior to being placed in foster care. To help them feel safe and secure in their foster homes, most regulating agencies prohibit foster parents from using corporal punishment. Children in foster care need the positive discipline that teaches them new skills. Many of them lack problem-solving skills, healthy coping skills, and emotion regulation skills—all of which can lead to misbehavior....

Performing household chores teach young people responsibility and can help your child learn to be a good citizen. It’s also part of growing up. Someday, your teen will either be living on their own or with a roommate, friend, or partner. The skills they’ll acquire through doing chores will serve them throughout their adult lives. Learn more about the best chores to assign older kids and teens. Chores for Older Kids and Teens There are endless options for chores to give your older kids and teenagers—and certain chores may be a better match for some kids than others....

As fathers, one of our key missions in our parenting is to help teach our children life skills that will matter to them, and helping kids learn to set and achieve goals is one of those key roles of fathers. Why Goal Setting for Children Famous entrepreneur J.C. Penney taught about the importance of goals. “Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I’ll give you a man who will make history....

Keep school-agers equipped with the latest gear for their favorite sports, stock their bookshelves with athletes’ biographies and how-tos, and consider these cool games and toys too. Some are brand-new, and others are older but may be new to your household. Have fun!

In the early days of the pandemic, the mom turned to social media alongside husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss, DJ, dancer and co-executive producer at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” to help get people moving with their Boss Family Workouts. They haven’t stopped. Her social media is chock-full of feel-good dances and heartwarming family moments. Boss grew up in Utah, and began dancing as a child. Her longtime love of dance shines through in many of the videos she posts with her family from their beautiful home in Los Angeles, California....

Of course, a child wearing anything around the neck naturally sets off some alarm bells, and you might be wondering about the safety of the necklaces. Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against using these necklaces, some people still use them. Here is what you need to know about amber necklaces Why They’re Used Teething can start as early as 3 months and can be very uncomfortable for a baby or toddler....

Recently, he decided to give us an intimate look into his life as a parent. He launched his newsletter, ABBAPAPA by Ariel Foxman, in 2020, with the hopes to inspire other parents in a positive way. “When I first started looking for information and community as a new parent, I was struck by just how much is geared to moms, exclusively,” he explains. “And whatever dad content I could find was coming from a jokey perspective that assumed dads were just dolts when it came to child-rearing....

Scheduled C-Section Depending on the reason for your scheduled C-section, you may have several weeks’ notice or just a few days to prepare. Your healthcare provider will typically set a general time frame for the birth, and you will work with the office appointment scheduler to set a date and time. Many OBGYN offices can make the appointment for you, though some may require you to call the hospital to set the date....

With all that in mind, knowing how to pick the best treatment becomes paramount. Sometimes this might mean using over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications. Other times, it might mean turning to non-medicated options like saline sprays or rinses. Below, we’ll take a look at how allergy medications work, with expert tips on how to choose the best one. Read on to learn how you can ease your child’s discomfort. How Do Allergy Medicines Work?...