Posts

While some pregnancy symptoms start very early, most of the time, you won’t notice anything right away. Anything that happens immediately after having sex, like spotting, increased discharge, or feeling tired or nauseated, is usually unrelated to pregnancy. Other than a missed period, pregnancy symptoms tend to really kick in around week five or six of pregnancy. One 2018 study of 458 pregnant people found that 72% detected their pregnancy by the sixth week after their last menstrual period....

On average, a breastfed newborn eats approximately every 2 to 3 hours around the clock. That’s about 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period. Newborns have little stomachs and ​breast milk is easily digested, so you should breastfeed your baby often. Other babies are sleepy, especially in the very early days, so you may have to wake your baby up to breastfeed. All of these patterns are normal. As long as your child is getting enough breast milk and growing well, you don’t have to worry....

Emotional intimacy is a key component of a healthy marriage. When emotional intimacy is lacking, a relationship can suffer. However, maintaining emotional intimacy requires work and attention. Restoring emotional intimacy after it is lost can be a lot tougher than working hard to preserve it along the way. This article explores the characteristics of emotional intimacy and what you can do to improve your connection with your partner. What Is Emotional Intimacy?...

Employing a nanny, au pair, or long-term babysitter can offer invaluable assistance to busy families and working parents, but it should go without saying that parents need to conduct some research before bringing a stranger into their home. Asking potential caregivers lots of questions and checking their resources is always vital, but there are important steps beyond the interview process that should be considered when making such an important family decision....

Many people with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty with aspects of memory. They may have difficulty with recall, focusing, organization, and distinguishing between important and unimportant cues. They may distract easily, become forgetful, or have difficulty getting started on tasks. Lengthy multiple-step directions are often frustrating and impossible to follow. This article discusses the relationship between ADHD and memory, including how the condition affects working memory and long-term memory....

What Is Only Child Syndrome? Only child syndrome is a theory suggesting that children who don’t have siblings are bossy, spoiled, selfish, high-achieving, and lonely. It also proposes that only children have poor social skills due to a lack of interaction with other children and trouble sharing due to always having their parent’s undivided attention. Has anyone ever called you selfish or spoiled because you’re an only child? Or, have you ever assumed that someone doesn’t get along well with others because they’re an only child?...

ISTJ (introversion, sensing, thinking, judgment) is a four-letter code representing one of the 16 personality types found on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). People with an ISTJ personality type tend to be reserved, practical and quiet. They enjoy order and organization in all areas of their lives, including home, work, family, and projects. ISTJs value loyalty in themselves and others and emphasize traditions. While they have a reputation for being blunt, they are also known for being nice, loyal, and responsible....

Three months into 2021, we are still working through the COVID-19 pandemic and trying to cope with its negative effects. One of the major repercussions has been the blow to our collective mental health. Key Takeaways The decline in mental wellness due to the COVID-19 pandemic has continued, even as vaccines have become available.Marginalized individuals and essential workers have been the most impacted. This decline began at the beginning of the crisis and only grew as case numbers rose and stay-at-home orders lingered....

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may have compulsions in which you repeat behaviors over and over again. For instance, you might have to repeatedly check to make sure that the front door is locked or that the stove is turned off. Or, you might have to repeat a ritual such as washing your hands or counting up to a certain number. Because of the repetitive nature of many OCD symptoms, there has been some suggestion that people with OCD may experience some sort of problem with memory and simply forget that they’ve already carried out their compulsion....

If you’re thinking of buying a barbell and weight plates set for your home gym, don’t forget about factoring in a set of barbell collars. These clamps are crucial for keeping removable weight plates secure on your barbell so you can perform all types of lifts safely. Without collars, you run the risk of plates shifting and unbalancing the weight in the process—which isn’t only distracting, but also potentially dangerous....

Math is something you use every day, many times without even realizing it. When you calculate travel time, figure out correct change, budget expenses, or measure ingredients for cooking, you are using mathematical skills. But solving math problems can be an especially frustrating process for many children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Students with ADHD tend to have higher rates of math learning disabilities as compared to the general student population....

A Likert Scale is a type of psychometric scale frequently used in psychology questionnaires. It was developed by and named after organizational psychologist Rensis Likert. Self-report inventories are one of the most widely used tools in psychological research. On a Likert scale, respondents are asked to rate the level to which they agree with a statement. Such scales are often used to assess personality, attitudes, and behaviors. What It Looks Like On a survey or questionnaire, a typical Likert item usually takes the following format:...

A velamentous cord insertion is when the umbilical cord is abnormally inserted into the placenta. This is a rare complication. In a normal gestational sac, the umbilical cord is inserted into the middle of the placenta (central insertion) and entirely enclosed in the amniotic sac. The baby’s blood vessels travel from the center of the placenta into the baby via their umbilical cord. In a velamentous insertion, the umbilical cord inserts itself into the amniotic membrane rather than in the placenta....

Regression is a psychological defense mechanism in which an individual copes with stressful or anxiety-provoking relationships or situations by retreating to an earlier developmental stage. Regression may be seen at any stage of development in both adults and children when someone behaves in a way that’s immature or inappropriate for their age. For example, an older adult who is hospitalized after being diagnosed with a medical issue may deal with their circumstances by curling up in a fetal position and clutching a stuffed animal....

People who misuse alcohol are at a higher risk for depression and suicide. Evidence suggests that people who have alcohol use problems are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and death due to suicide. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

There are many ways to show love to your partner. You can show up to support them at an important fundraiser. You can buy them a gift just because you thought of them. You can squeeze their hand when they are having a stressful day. Physical touch is just one of the five love languages, according to Dr. Gary Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages.” The others are words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, and gift giving/receiving....

Laparoscopy may be used to diagnose infertility or to treat a fertility problem. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that involves making one, two, or three very small cuts in the abdomen, through which the doctor inserts a laparoscope and specialized surgical instruments. A laparoscope is a thin, fiber-optic tube, fitted with a light and camera. Laparoscopy allows a healthcare provider see the abdominal organs and sometimes make repairs, without making a larger incision that can require a longer recovery time and hospital stay....

Worldwide, we have seen COVID-19 affect far fewer children than adults. Similarly, those children who do experience COVID-19 generally have much milder symptoms and are less likely to experience a severe COVID-19 infection. Key Takeaways Standard childhood vaccinations may help protect against COVID-19.Age-related changes in the immune system disadvantage older people.Good hygiene and social distancing are still important to protect the vulnerable. A recent review published in the journal BMJ Archives of Disease in Childhood has compiled a list of potential reasons behind this phenomenon....

Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. But many kids struggle to understand the difference between angry feelings and aggressive behavior. Frustration and anger can quickly turn into defiance, disrespect, aggression, and temper tantrums when kids don’t know how to deal with their emotions. When left unchecked, childhood aggression such as fighting, arguing, yelling, spitting, and teasing can lead to additional issues. For instance, anger and aggression have been linked to academic problems, peer rejections, and poor mental health in adulthood....

With its rolling green highlands, deep waters, and handsome towering castles, some might argue Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In addition to its scenic landscapes—and of course that delicious whiskey and the unique sound of bagpipes—this country has given us baby names that range from iconic to truly unique. If you’re trying to find the perfect name for your baby girl or boy, perhaps you’ll find that a Scottish name is the winner....