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While many people are aware of postpartum depression, a condition that occurs shortly after the birth of a baby, less talked about is depression occurring during pregnancy, which is called prenatal depression. Although estimates vary, one study found that around 25% of women experienced prenatal depression. However, it also isn’t uncommon for women to experience some depressive symptoms even though they may not be severe enough for a diagnosis of depression....

When will kids get vaccinated against COVID-19? It’s one of the biggest questions on the minds of parents around the world. Update, September 9, 2022 On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young children aged 6 months and up. At the same time, the CDC also gave its endorsement of the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for a similar age group, meaning all children aged 6 months and older are eligible to get either of these vaccines....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Kevin Hart Kevin Hart is a world-famous comedian whose stand-up comedy tours sell out stages worldwide. He’s also an actor who has appeared in a lengthy list of movies, including “Jumanji,” “Me Time,” “Night School,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “The Upside,” “Ride Along,” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin....

Of all the types of upheaval you’re likely to experience in your life, moving is one of the more universal. Key Takeaways Moving can be destabilizing regardless of whether it’s under good or bad circumstancesPreparing is half the battle when it comes to moving, according to experts Whether it’s heading off to university, moving close to family after a long time away, moving as far away from your relatives as humanly possible, or somewhere in-between, that shift requires preparation and recovery....

If you’ve never felt comfortable punishing your child, then positive discipline is worth a try. By using positive discipline techniques like redirection, praise, and selective ignoring, you can often nip bad behavior in the bud without resorting to threats, bribes, yelling, or physical punishment. Proponents claim that this discipline method can help strengthen bonds and increase trust between parents and children. When you respond to provocation with these five tried-and-true examples of positive discipline instead of anger, you also teach a child that it is possible to respond to frustrating moments without conflict....

Earning a doctorate degree in psychology is a great way to improve your opportunities for career growth. While you might immediately assume that the Ph.D. degree is your only option, the Psy.D. degree is a doctoral-level degree that you should definitely consider. What Is a Psy.D.? The Psy.D., or doctor of psychology, is an applied clinical doctorate degree that is one of the highest level degrees available in the field of psychology....

Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. People who have dyscalculia have trouble relating what numbers are to the quantity they represent. They may also have trouble recognizing patterns, an essential part of understanding how to do basic math operations. While researchers are still exploring the cause of dyscalculia, it is believed to be a brain-based condition. What Is Dyscalculia? Children and teens with dyscalculia struggle to understand numbers and how to do math....

What Is a Sinus Headache? The sinuses are a group of four interconnected cavities in the skull. Since they are located around the nose, they are also known as paranasal cavities. These cavities produce a thin mucus that traps harmful particles like dust, germs, and pollutants. This fluid is typically drained out through the nose, keeping the nose clean and germ-free. The sinuses are normally clear and filled with air, but they can sometimes become irritated, inflamed, and infected....

Can you get pregnant if you are already pregnant and would the result be twins? The term used to describe this situation is “superfetation.” The babies are considered an unusual type of twinning. Superfetation is the formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus. Essentially, it describes a situation where someone becomes pregnant when they are already pregnant. It is believed that this is a very rare event....

Anyone who has ever broken a New Year’s resolution can appreciate the difficulty of behavior change. Making a lasting change in behavior is rarely a simple process. It usually involves a substantial commitment of time, effort, and emotion. The stages of change (or transtheoretical) model seeks to explain and effect such change, and the science says it works in many cases. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...

Yoga mats are an incredibly versatile piece of fitness equipment and an integral part of many home workout routines. Whether you’re going to a local studio or practicing at home, having a quality yoga mat that provides the right amount of grip and support is critically important. And while choosing a mat may seem straightforward, there are a number of factors you’ll want to consider, including portability, grip and feel, padding and thickness, and overall value....

There are two basic types of sex education classes, and which is taught depends on what your state or local school district mandates. Your teen will either be learning the Comprehensive Sexuality Education or the Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Program. These programs represent two completely different schools of thought. You must know what your child is learning so you can be sure that the information is complete, accurate, and reflects your family’s values. You want to be sure that you are prepared to answer questions your teen may have....

Without a doubt, the most asked question from preemie parents in every NICU, every day, is “When will my baby come home?” It’s a major milestone that every parent longs for, dreams of, and obsesses over, and with good reason. But when the big day finally comes, when weeks or months of waiting finally come to an end and it’s time to take their sweet bundle of joy home, many parents feel utterly freaked out....

Natural consequences help kids learn to make good choices. For instance, if a child is told to put away their sidewalk chalk but leaves it outside during a rainstorm, a natural consequence would be that it gets all wet (or it might get stolen). If a child is reminded to bring a sweater to school but doesn’t, they might be chilly in their cold classrooms. As a parent, it’s tempting to just put away your child’s chalk for them or rush in with the sweater....

Montgomery’s tubercles are a type of sebaceous (oil) gland that are normal, pimple-like pores on the surface of the areola. Their primary function is to produce secretions that moisturize and protect the skin. Along with occasional, small amounts of milk, Montgomery’s tubercles secrete a clear or cloudy oily substance that helps prevent infection. They are named for an Irish obstetrician who first described them in medical literature in 1837 and extend from your areolar glands (also known as Montgomery glands) and are often most prominent during pregnancy and breastfeeding....

There are dozens of PCOS diet books and programs being sold online and in the bookstores. Some of the PCOS diets are basically low-carb or low glycemic index (low-GI) diets. You can find the same advice by reading The South Beach Diet book. A few PCOS diet books push raw foods or vegan eating. Other PCOS diet books seem to be a mixture of different ideas, all thrown together, with complicated lists of what you can eat and cannot eat....

When your child bites someone else, it’s easy to feel like the worst parent in the world. It can be particularly distressing not only for the victims but also for the parents of the biter and the parents of the injured child. In the early preschool years, though, biting is a surprisingly typical problem. According to one study in Minneapolis, biting incidents were the most commonly reported injuries in daycare centers, comprising 35% of all injuries....

Juice may seem like a healthy drink to give babies. After all, it is made from fruit, which has many nutritional benefits. Additionally, there are many tasty juice options with no added sugar. You may wonder whether juice counts towards your baby’s daily recommended fruit servings. In fact, fruit juice is not recommended for babies, not even if it is free of added sugars. Babies under age 1 should not have any fruit juice in their diets at all....

William James was a psychologist and philosopher who had a major influence on the development of psychology in the United States. Among his many accomplishments, he was the first to teach a psychology course in the U.S. and is often referred to as the father of American psychology. James was also known for contributing to functionalism, one of the earliest schools of thought in psychology. His book The Principles of Psychology is considered one of the most classic and influential texts in psychology’s history....

When prescription or over-the-counter medications are taken for non-medical purposes, they can produce serious adverse health effects, including addiction, dependence, overdose, and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people who have become addicted to prescription drugs in the United States has risen to epidemic levels. Annual deaths from accidental overdose have increased at an alarming rate, rising from 4,000 to 14,800 per year over a 10-year period....