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Using a midwife is growing in popularity as increasing numbers of women choose midwifery care in some form or another for their pregnancy and birth. Here’s why women choose midwives for their pregnancy care. They Are Low-Risk Midwives generally only take care of low-risk patients. This means that your midwife has been trained to ensure that you do your best to stay healthy and low-risk throughout your pregnancy by guiding you in your choices towards healthy options....

What Are Schizophrenic Hallucinations? Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects approximately one in 200 people in the United States. It is a form of psychosis, which means it affects a person’s thoughts, perceptions, and sense of self. Psychosis can make it difficult for people to distinguish between what’s real and what isn’t. When a person’s schizophrenia is active, they may experience symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and distorted thinking....

Bipolar disorder is a complex condition characterized by distinct periods of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable moods, often alternating with depressive moods. Contrary to popular belief, there is more than one type of bipolar disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), there are five types of bipolar and related disorders, each defined by the presence, type, frequency, and intensity of mood episodes. What Are Mood Episodes? People with bipolar disorder may experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in energy and activity levels, and uncharacteristic behaviors....

Teens are almost expected to initiate or be the victim of backstabbing. Mean Girls, the movie, wasn’t far off from reality. Backbiting, slander, and betrayal are all too familiar for teens, but backstabbing or any form of aggression, such as physical bullying or verbal bullying, can have both long-term and short-term effects on victims. Relational aggression, that is aggression towards people familiar to you, such as a close friend, or a family member has specific effects on victims....

Depression is common during adolescence and it may look different in teens than adults. Teens often seem more irritable than sad when they’re depressed. But, not all depression is created equal. The word depression is used to describe a variety of conditions. There are four main types of depression that commonly affect teenagers. Recognizing the signs and symptoms can be key to getting a teen treatment. And early intervention can often be key to successful treatment....

Rhabdophobia, or the fear of magic, is a highly personalized phobia that means different things to different people. Some people are afraid only of magick, the purportedly real version in which spellcasters make things happen according to their will. Others fear illusions, or stage magic, in which the magician uses trickery to make it seem as though odd things are happening. Still, others are afraid of a very specific type of stage magic known as geek or bizarre magic....

Recurrent miscarriage causes are not yet well understood by the medical community. There is much disagreement on which factors lead to miscarriages and on which possible causes ought to be treated. A few practices are relatively standard, while others are more controversial. Possible Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage Possible recurrent miscarriage causes generally fall into the following categories: AnatomicalBlood clotting/immunologicalHormonalGeneticUnknown Anatomical Causes Sometimes, something is physically different about a woman’s uterus in a way that reduces her chances of a successful pregnancy....

Once considered a rarity among American families, during the COVID-19 pandemic homeschooling came to the forefront as parents scrambled to put together educational options that made sense for their families. Parents who have had children in school for many years may find the idea of homeschooling confusing and complicated. You may have practical questions like how to withdraw your children from their school districts legally. And you may wonder if you are qualified to homeschool your children....

You’ve had a semen analysis, and your results are considered abnormal. Maybe your sperm count is low, or maybe your test results have found poor sperm motility or morphology. What does this mean? What’s next? One Abnormal Result Doesn’t Mean Male Infertility The most important thing to know is that one poor result doesn’t necessarily mean you’re infertile. “It is important to know that an abnormal test result can actually be normal as sperm can fluctuate,” explains Dr....

What Is the Collective Conscious? Sometimes referred to as the “objective psyche,” the collective conscious refers to the idea that a segment of the deepest unconscious mind is genetically inherited and not shaped by personal experience. This notion was originally defined by psychoanalyst Carl Jung. According to Jung’s teachings, the collective unconscious is common to all human beings. Jung also believed that the collective unconscious is responsible for a number of deep-seated beliefs and instincts, such as spirituality, sexual behavior, and life and death instincts....

It is quite common for people with mental health problems to be resistant to the idea of seeking out treatment. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is very treatable, yet many people with BPD deny that they have a problem or avoid getting help. Overview There are so many reasons that people refuse to get help. Many are afraid of the stigma attached to mental health issues. Others feel they cannot commit the time and/or financial resources required to engage in therapy....

When bullying occurs, people often place the blame on the shoulders of the victim. Most of the time, they falsely believe that if the victim of bullying were somehow different, then bullying wouldn’t happen. They might even ask the victim: “What did you do to cause it?” While it is true that there are some things that can help deter bullying, like developing social skills and building self-esteem, the truth is that anyone can become a victim of bullying....

Adderall is a medication that can be prescribed to treat symptoms of ADHD in both children and adults. It can be helpful and effective, but it may also cause side effects. Adderall side effects in men may include erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. This article discusses what Adderall is, some of the side effects that you might experience, and strategies that can help you cope with some of these side effects....

When your kid is sick with a cold or any respiratory virus, most parents jump to action. When it comes to most common respiratory viruses, however, your child usually just needs lots of TLC for their symptoms—not a prescription or over-the-counter medication. If your child has influenza (the flu), a prescription can help, but they’ll still need at-home care to relieve their symptoms. Here’s what to do and what to watch for when your child is sick....

Although experiencing anger and difficulty managing anger can occur in a number of mental health disorders, there is only one disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) that directly focuses on anger — Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). Overview IED is a mental health disorder that first appears in childhood or adolescence and is made up of the following symptoms: Several episodes of being unable to resist aggressive impulses that bring about major aggressive acts, such as assault or destroying property....

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching, and one of the most devastating impacts has been on our collective mental health. Even teens and young adults, for whom the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 is lower, have suffered. Key Takeaways The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of teens and young adults.Almost one-third of teenage boys and young men reported worse mood or higher levels of anxiety during the early months of the pandemic, according to a new study....

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid essential for brain development during pregnancy and early childhood. It is also linked to improved heart health, better vision, and reduced inflammatory response. This long-chain fatty acid is found in cell membranes throughout the body and helps to transmit messages between nerves. DHA is naturally produced in small quantities by our bodies, but to achieve adequate amounts, DHA needs to be taken in through dietary sources such as cold-water fish, grass-fed meat, dairy products, or omega-3 enriched or pasture-raised eggs....

Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 128 I thought it would be fun to answer your questions on the podcast this week. I put out the call on social media to ask me anything you want....

Do your kid’s experience separation anxiety before parental visitation with your ex? Understanding how to identify the issue and decide on the best way to tackle it without violating your child custody agreement can be a huge help to everyone involved. Identifying Separation Anxiety You may be used to thinking of separation anxiety as a set of behaviors young toddlers commonly exhibit when separating from their primary caregiver. And if your kids have already ‘grown out’ of this crying-and-clinging stage, it can be frustrating to see separation anxiety pop back up in relation to parental visitation with your ex....

If you are struggling with an eating disorder you may have heard about body neutrality and wonder whether it could be helpful for your recovery. This article will discuss what body neutrality is, how it represents a shift from a focus on body positivity, and how you can work on building body neutrality. Eating Disorders and Body Image Not everyone with an eating disorder struggles with a negative body image, but negative body image can be a significant problem for many with eating disorders....