Mother and Child

Why miscarriage happens? An early miscarriage is usually due to a problem such as a chromosomal or structural abnormality in the fetus. It may also be caused by a fibroid (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus), an infection, or an immune system diso...

Why miscarriage happens? An early miscarriage is ...

Women who experience a pregnancy loss quickly learn that our society doesn't understand the pain of this loss. Well-meaning friends might say, "It was probably defective in some way so this is actually a blessing." Or, "You'll get pregnant again." Or...

Women who experience a pregnancy loss quickly lear...

Different terms are used to describe miscarriage, depending on what is found during an ultrasound scan or an internal examination. Threatened miscarriage is the term given to bleeding early in pregnancy, but in which the cervix remains closed. In th...

Different terms are used to describe miscarriage, ...

Constipation, hemorrhoids, indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, and belching are all part of the fun of pregnancy. There's nothing to be embarrassed about here—it's a fact of life. Constipation Most of the digestive problems of pregnancy begin with co...

Constipation, hemorrhoids, indigestion, heartburn,...

Everyone knows that when your monthly bleeding stops, it's a common sign of pregnancy. So what does it mean when a pregnant woman starts to bleed? Well, it can mean a number of things, so don't automatically panic and assume your pregnancy is in dang...

Everyone knows that when your monthly bleeding sto...

Breasts and Waist If you've ever wondered what it would be like to try on a different body and maybe have a new personality for a while, here's your wish come true. During the nine months of pregnancy, your body will do things you never thought it co...

Breasts and Waist If you've ever wondered what it ...

holistic examination of the condition of stuttering, particularly in young children, lends itself naturally to the science of psychology rather than biology. Stuttering is increasingly becoming recognised not as an isolated condition specific to thos...

holistic examination of the condition of stutterin...

From as early as infancy, kids are interested in learning about their own bodies. They notice the differences between boys and girls and are naturally curious. Toddlers will often touch their own genitals when they are naked, such as in the bathtub o...

From as early as infancy, kids are interested in l...

images/stories/0.jpgimages/stories/0.jpgEat your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day!" Why are parents always saying that?Well, imagine you’re a car. After a long night of sleeping, your fuel tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that g...

images/stories/0.jpgimages/stories/0.jpgEat your b...

By : Haydee Camacho Food allergies are not just a nuisance. It can be unsettling to find out that a food your child enjoys can cause a serious illness or even death without the proper treatment. There is no known cure for a food allergy, so strict av...

By : Haydee Camacho Food allergies are not just a ...

The diets of children play an integral role in their health and learning ability, in fact, a nutritious and balanced diet is the most important thing to ensure that your child has a head start toward a healthy life. Providing your child with a health...

The diets of children play an integral role in the...

By : braniac Most parents of young children and toddlers come across sleep issues at some time during their child's first 2 years. This sometimes occurs with children and young toddlers that have normally slept quite well through their infant months....

By : braniac Most parents of young children and to...

by Nancy Witting Weight bias is widespread There's a lot of talk these days about the "obesity epidemic" in the U.S., and with good reason. The overall rate of obesity has doubled in the past 20 years, and it has tripled in teens. Twenty percent of k...

by Nancy Witting Weight bias is widespread There's...

No one is exactly sure why some girls are reaching puberty much sooner, but these factors may play a part, according to the lead author of the Pediatrics study and other physicians: Childhood obesity. An increasing number of kids are overweight or o...

No one is exactly sure why some girls are reaching...

by Erin Dower Precocious puberty at age 7 or 8 Kids these days are growing up too fast – literally. A recent study shows that a significant number of girls are beginning to develop breasts and hit puberty by age 7 or 8, around second grade. Often re...

by Erin Dower Precocious puberty at age 7 or 8 Ki...

Pediatrics Expert Advice from Shari Nethersole, M.D. Q: I had a weight problem as a teenager and would like to help my children avoid this. My 12-year-old daughter is looking heavy around the waist and is well into puberty. I don't want to "bug" her ...

Pediatrics Expert Advice from Shari Nethersole, M....

by Alvin Poussaint, M.D. Obesity Epidemic It's not "cool" to be fat, but that has not prevented an obesity epidemic from occurring among America's youth. Childhood obesity increased from 5 percent in 1964 to about 13 percent in 1994. Today, it is abo...

by Alvin Poussaint, M.D. Obesity Epidemic It's not...

In the first trimester hormone changes can cause nausea and vomiting. This is called "morning sickness," although it can occur at any time of day. Morning sickness usually tapers off by the second trimester. What Might Help Eat several small meals i...

In the first trimester hormone changes can cause n...

During pregnancy blood volume increases greatly. This can cause veins to enlarge. Plus, pressure on the large veins behind the uterus causes the blood to slow in its return to the heart. For these reasons, varicose veins in the legs and anus (hemorrh...

During pregnancy blood volume increases greatly. T...

Temporary bladder control problems are common in pregnancy. Your unborn baby pushes down on the bladder, uretha, and pelvic floor muscles. This pressure can lead to more frequent need to urinate, as well as leaking of urine when sneezing, coughing, o...

Temporary bladder control problems are common in p...

Many women develop mild swelling in the face, hands, or ankles at some point in their pregnancies. As the due date approaches, swelling often becomes more noticeable. What Might Help Drink eight to 10 glasses of fluids daily. Don't drink caffeine or...

Many women develop mild swelling in the face, hand...