Mother and Child

Colostrum (also known colloquially as beestings,[1] bisnings[2] or first milk) is a form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals in late pregnancy. Most species will generate colostrum just prior to giving birth. Colostrum contains antibodi...

Colostrum (also known colloquially as beestings,[1...

Most doctors consider twin pregnancies higher risk, compared to a single pregnancy, but this doesn't automatically mean you'll have problems. Certainly your healthcare provider will monitor you carefully, more so than if you were pregnant with one ba...

Most doctors consider twin pregnancies higher risk...

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is essential for tissue repair, wound and bone healing, and healthy skin. Vitamin C also helps your body fight infection. Both you and your baby need this vitamin daily — it's the cementing agent that holds new...

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is essenti...

Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertaken before, during and after pregnancy.In a precursory study into the link between nutrition and pregnancy in 1950 women who consumed minimal amounts over the ...

Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient int...

I want a natural labor experience, but I don't want to give birth at home. Do I have another option? Yes. If you're a healthy woman at low risk for pregnancy and birth complications and you want a more natural, family-centered experience without rout...

I want a natural labor experience, but I don't wan...

Fertility is the ability of people or animals to produce healthy offspring in abundance, and of the earth to bear fruit.Human fertility depends on factors of nutrition, sexual behavior, culture, instinct, endocrinology, timing, economics, way of life...

Fertility is the ability of people or animals to p...

Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the spontaneous end of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or fetus is incapable of surviving independently, generally defined in humans at prior to 20 weeks of gestation. Miscarriage is the most common comp...

Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the spontan...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't just go through withdrawal — she went through agony. "I felt like the world would fall apart if I didn't get another cigarette," says the 25-year-old college student and mom from Michigan. She snapped at...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't jus...

When you're on the road, it can be hard to maintain a healthful diet and a regular eating schedule. Chances are you'll be eating out more, eating on the run, resorting to fatty fast-food meals, and eating foods you're not used to. Changes in time zon...

When you're on the road, it can be hard to maintai...

When should I schedule my child's first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents have a difficult time judging how much dental care their children need. They know they want to prevent...

When should I schedule my child's first trip to th...

Preventing Cavities The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that a child's first visit to the dentist take place by the first birthday. At this visit, the dentist will explain proper brushing and flossing techniques (you need to floss once ...

Preventing Cavities The American Dental Associati...

If You’re Child Has a Problem If you are prone to tooth decay or gum disease, your child may be at higher risk as well. Therefore, sometimes even the most diligent brushing and flossing will not prevent a cavity. Be sure to call your dentist if your ...

If You’re Child Has a Problem If you are prone to ...

Did you give your friends valentines and little heart-shaped candies on Valentine's Day? Do you ever cross your heart when making a promise that you really, really mean? Or turn on the radio to hear a guy singing about his broken heart? We see and he...

Did you give your friends valentines and little he...

Listen to the Lub-Dub When you go for a checkup, your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen carefully to your heart. A healthy heart makes a lub-dub sound with each beat. This sound comes from the valves shutting on the blood inside the heart. The firs...

Listen to the Lub-Dub When you go for a checkup, y...

Heart Parts The heart is made up of four different blood-filled areas, and each of these areas is called a chamber. There are two chambers on each side of the heart. One chamber is on the top and one chamber is on the bottom. The two chambers on top ...

Heart Parts The heart is made up of four different...

Considering that nausea, heartburn, and a constant need to pee may now be a daily fact of life, it's no wonder that whatever sleep you get feels hard won. In fact, almost all women have trouble sleeping at some point during pregnancy. But knowing tha...

Considering that nausea, heartburn, and a constant...

You've spent most of your adult life trying to make sure that you don't get pregnant. Now that you're ready to start trying, there may be a few things you need to know about giving up your chosen method of birth control. (Keep in mind that you need t...

You've spent most of your adult life trying to mak...

One of the luxuries of modern living is that it's easy to buy convenience foods that taste good — it's just too bad they're full of preservatives and other ingredients you should steer clear of during pregnancy. But there are "fast" foods that are ge...

One of the luxuries of modern living is that it's ...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't just go through withdrawal — she went through agony. "I felt like the world would fall apart if I didn't get another cigarette," says the 25-year-old college student and mom from Michigan. She snapped at...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't jus...

lthough they may only be eight years old, their birthday - going by the amount of effort that is needed to be put in to organize it - may as well be the party of the century. Presents, invitations, food, decorations; organizing a party can be an extr...

lthough they may only be eight years old, their bi...

At the other end of the temperament spectrum is the active, constantly moving, curious-about-everything child. She is far more interested in sights, sounds, and rushing around than in food. A parent whose motive is to see that the child is well fed i...

At the other end of the temperament spectrum is th...