Induction of labor is an attempt to cause labor to begin and the baby to be born either by strong medications or physical means (pitocin, amniotomy, forcible dilation, etc). Sometimes this is needed before the baby and body are ready because of illness in the mom or baby, but many times it is simply done because it can be done. Since induction, as with any other procedure, can carry risks, it’s best to wait when possible....
Early pregnancy classes may sound like a waste of time, but the truth is, taking a class early on in your pregnancy, or even before pregnancy can be of great benefit. Here are some reasons why you should take an early pregnancy class: Get Connected Before Your First Prenatal Appointment Many times you won’t have your first prenatal appointment until your first trimester is nearly over. This can leave you in the dark about many very important topics that need to be addressed earlier in pregnancy rather than later....
If you’ve just learned that you’re going to become a grandfather, you have cause to rejoice. Modern grandfathers are often just as involved in their grandchildren’s lives as the grandmothers of the past. They also may choose to be known by non-traditional grandfather names, although many find the time-honored tags perfectly serviceable. Best Nicknames for Grandpa AbueloBig DaddyGrandpaGrampaGrandpappyGrampsGranddadOpaPapaPop-Pop How to Choose a Grandfather Name Deciding on a name for you baby to call their grandfather can sometimes be more complicated than you think....
If you are interested in changing your life for the better, speaking with someone on the outside of your life can be extremely helpful. Psychotherapy and coaching are two services that have helped countless people live their best lives, but they are often confused, as there is a great deal of overlap between each of these fields. Coaches vs. Psychotherapists Here are five differences between coaching and psychotherapy to help you decide who might be more suited to help you along your journey....
If you’re tired of your 12-year-old picking on their sibling or you want to convince your 15-year-old to stop talking back, think twice before using the police as a scare tactic. Wanting to scare your child into behaving is not a good reason to call the police. There are more effective ways to get through to your child. 7 Reasons Not to Call the Police Instead, consider the following seven reasons why calling the police on your child for misbehaving isn’t a good idea....
Teens can be verbally impulsive by nature. The developing teen brain is guided less by logic and more by emotions. However, that doesn’t mean they should get a free pass to talk back and behave disrespectfully. Hearing your teen say things like, “That’s not fair,” or “I don’t have to listen to you,” can be infuriating. Of course, many teens use much more colorful language to express their displeasure. No matter what type of things your teen says, the way you respond to disrespect is important because the type of discipline you use influences how likely it is for the behavior to continue....
As a society, we have collectively become obsessed with the idea of self-care. On TikTok, “#Selfcare” has 28.2 billion views, while the hashtag can be found on over 66 million Instagram posts. Key Takeaways Self-care is a widely popular concept, often touted as the solution to many psychological problems.Yet, when used without an examination of consequences, such as financial or emotional, there are times it can be harmful.Trusting your gut is an important part of choosing which self-care avenues to pursue....
Step 8: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Whether you’re working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Al-Anon, or any other program, step 8 can be humbling, but it can also lead to growth. The eighth step involves making amends with others who may have been harmed by your alcohol or drug use. This step is a chance to grow and improve your relationships with your friends and loved ones—which will only help you going forward in your recovery....
The name Adrian is Latin and means “son of Adria.” It is a form of the name Adrianus (or Hadrianus), a Roman family name meaning “from Hadria.” Hadria was a town in northern Italy near the Adriatic Sea. Although the feminine variation of the name is Adriana or Adrienne, the name Adrian is often still used as a girl name. How Popular is the Name Adrian? The name Adrian ranked number 430 on the Social Security Administration’s list of top baby names in 1900....
What Is Catalepsy? This article discusses some of the signs that someone is experiencing catalepsy, the conditions that may cause this symptom, and how it might be treated. Catalepsy Catalepsy involves a loss of voluntary motion, muscle rigidity, fixed posture, and decreased sensitivity to pain. It is a symptom of a number of conditions including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, substance use, catatonia, schizophrenia, and as a side effect of some types of medication used to treat schizophrenia....
Experiencing a first trimester miscarriage can be a challenging experience. And one of the most difficult aspects of this type of loss can be determining exactly what went wrong or why it happened. But, as Anita Somani, MD, an OB/GYN with Ohio Health Physician Group points out, “Conception is not a perfect process.” If you are wondering why first trimester miscarriage may happen or what factors might influence it, be sure to read on....
For prospective parents considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a baby, the process can seem a little daunting and nerve-wracking. The IVF process is fairly straightforward—but just like humans, it continues to evolve as new research is done on how to give parents the best possible chance of having a baby. Some of this research has involved the transfer of the embryo into the uterus, and whether that should occur three or five days after the eggs and sperm are combined in the lab....
Reciprocal IVF, also known as Co-IVF, is one possible option for family building when two women or one cis-woman and one transgender man seek to have a child together. Reciprocal IVF allows both individuals to play an intimate role in the biological development of the baby. One individual provides eggs (or oocytes) from their ovaries, which are then combined with sperm from a donor to create embryos. The other individual has the resulting embryos transferred to their uterus....
In the United States, less than 1% of births happen at home. But in the past year, hospital deliveries have looked quite different. Key Takeaways Home births are on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals have imposed restrictions during delivery in the interest of safety.There is debate around the safety of home births, and some people are better candidates for this option than others.There’s always a risk of unanticipated complications, so talking with your doctor well in advance is crucial....
It never fails: You and your child head to the park only to have your trip cut short because they start sneezing, rubbing their nose, and sniffling—and soon you are both so miserable you cannot wait to get in the car and head home. Or, maybe your toddler breaks out in hives every time they take a bite of your omelet. Perhaps they get an all-over body rash after taking an antibiotic for an ear infectionor while playing with grandma’s cat....
When you’re pregnant, you tend to be more conscious of your health and diet. You give up things like alcohol, sushi made with raw fish, and unpasteurized soft cheese. But, what about caffeine? Do you have to give up your morning coffee, sodas, and the occasional chocolate bar? Fortunately, you can still get your daily caffeine fix while pregnant, but there are some important things to know about how to safely consume caffeine during pregnancy....
Openness, also often referred to as openness/intellect or open to experience, is one of the Big Five factors of personality. The Big Five theory suggests that personality is composed of five major dimensions. Each dimension represents a continuum, so you can be high, low, or somewhere in the middle with regards to each trait. People who tend to be high in the trait of openness are more willing to embrace new things, fresh ideas, and novel experiences....
Children learn and grow when they have a stimulating environment where they can play and explore. But just like anything, there can definitely be too much of a good thing. As a result, all the wonderful activities and sounds your baby or child loves can suddenly become too much and result in overstimulation. When this happens, you often find yourself faced with a cranky baby, a screaming toddler, or a grumpy preschooler....
Experts, including the Academy of American Pediatrics (AAP), agree that children need to be taught about bodily consent and body autonomy and that conversations around this should start at an early age. But these can be difficult subjects, and it’s understandable that many parents feel unsure about how to bring these concepts up with their kids. Let’s take a look at why teaching about consent is important, and the best way to go about it—from the preschool years through the teen years....
Triplets are three babies carried in the same womb during a single pregnancy. Like twins, triplets and other higher-order multiples can be categorized by their zygosity or degree of genetic similarity. Though triplets are most commonly fraternal (dizygotic or trizygotic), it is possible for triplets to be identical (monozygotic). How Identical Triplets Happen While many people are familiar with the terms “identical” and “fraternal” in describing multiples and use them to describe whether twins or triplets look similar, what these terms actually refer to is how the multiples formed in utero....
