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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended against the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after 20 weeks of pregnancy due to the risk of fetal kidney dysfunction, which can lead to lower levels of amniotic fluid. Key Takeaways The FDA has warned against NSAID use in pregnancy after 20 weeks.If you have taken NSAIDs, speak to your doctor and consider ultrasound monitoring. Although it is widely accepted among obstetric and midwifery specialists that NSAIDs should be avoided in pregnancy, some women with chronic inflammatory conditions may be advised to continue taking NSAIDs during pregnancy....

Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. While it is sometimes used recreationally, it is illegal in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that nearly 15% of adults in the U.S. have used cocaine at least once during their lifetime. Regular use of cocaine can lead to physical dependence, which means that people will experience symptoms of withdrawal once they stop taking the drug. Here is what you can expect if you stop taking cocaine and go into cocaine withdrawal....

If your partner has ADHD, there are times when you may feel confused, discouraged, or even frustrated because you don’t understand their symptoms. While having a spouse with ADHD doesn’t automatically mean you’ll burn out, there may be unique challenges that couples face when one partner has ADHD. This article discusses some of the things that you can do to prevent burnout if your partner has ADHD. It also explores how symptoms of ADHD may create challenges in relationships and some of the ways you can respond to limit stress and improve communication....

Do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? With the emphasis in the media on age and fertility, it’s not hard to see where people may think that infertility is limited to older couples. Just about every month there seems to be a news story reporting on women over 35 and their diminishing fertility....

Every parent wants their child to be successful at school and to thrive academically. Sometimes children come home with bad grades and report cards that don’t reveal a child’s true capacity for learning. If your child is struggling with bad grades, there’s a lot you can do to help. For one, be understanding about any challenges your child might be facing, such as social issues or even issues at home. Next, work closely with them and their teachers to find out what they’re struggling with, so you can get them extra help....

Carbohydrates are an essential part of the food that you eat. They break down into simple sugars to give you energy and perform important functions in your body. Carbohydrates are also essential for the growth and well-being of newborns and infants. Your breast milk is specially made for your child. It consists of all the nutrients and health properties that your child needs to grow and develop. What Carbohydrates Are in Breast Milk?...

Theory of mind considers the factors that have led to those mental states. It also explores some of the factors that might impact a person’s theory of mind, including autism and schizophrenia. Theory of Mind In psychology, theory of mind is an important social-cognitive skill that involves the ability to think about mental states, both your own and those of others. It encompasses the ability to attribute mental states, including emotions, desires, beliefs, and knowledge, and recognize that other people’s thoughts and beliefs may differ from yours....

The joys of parenthood are abundant. However, as you well know, the job sometimes gets a little tricky. Meaningful and informative discussions about intercourse and birth control are arguably some of the most difficult conversations for some parents. Instead of shying away from the topic, though, consider it an opportunity to set your child up for a solid educational foundation on their own anatomy, sex, and reproductive health. It is also an opportunity to create an open line of communication between parent and child and foster deeper trust....

Twins occur when two babies are born to one mother after a single pregnancy. If they’re identical (monozygotic), they formed when one zygote, created with just one egg and one sperm, splits into two new eggs, resulting in two embryos rather than one. Each embryo then develops into a separate fetus. Fraternal (dizygotic) twins, meanwhile, occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two separate sperm. Fraternal twins share only 50% of the same genes, whereas identical twins share 100%, which explains why fraternal twins usually don’t look nearly as alike as identical ones do....

Two of the country’s biggest baby brands are recalling millions of rocking sleepers urging parents to stop using them immediately. The recall involves all models of Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play sleepers and all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers. There have been numerous reports of infant deaths associated with the use of these rockers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the babies died after rolling from their backs to their stomachs or side while unrestrained....

The progestin-only mini-pill is an effective form of birth control. If you are a new parent, you may be concerned about whether the mini-pill is safe and effective while breastfeeding. While the mini-pill is not as effective overall as contraceptive pills that contain estrogen and progestin, breastfeeding people generally have lower fertility, making it a good option for some new parents. The hormones from the mini-pill do pass into breast milk in small amounts, but there are no known harms to the breastfeeding child....

Panic disorder is a condition that causes a person to experience repeated and disruptive panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden episode of extreme fear or anxiety. About 2% to 3% of Americans are diagnosed with panic disorder every year. It’s also twice as likely to occur in women than in men. A panic attack can last anywhere between a few minutes to 30 minutes. They often occur with no warning, and you have no control over them when they happen....

I learned about this concept when my son was young and teachers kept telling me he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The first time anyone told me he probably had ADHD was when he was about 6 years old and in first grade. He was a self-taught reader and by the time he was in first grade he was already a fluent reader, reading books meant for kids ages 8 and older....

Someone who’s taken too much Zoloft could have one or many symptoms ranging from the mild to the severe, but they’re rarely life-threatening. Some are common to most cases, whereas other, less common effects can be more consequential. If you suspect someone has overdosed on Zoloft, immediately call the toll-free national Poison Control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To save this information on your smartphone, text “POISON” to 797979....

The ability to see the world clearly is hugely important to a child’s development. But while some children are born with a vision impairment that is detected at birth, others can develop eyesight issues that are only picked up during an eye examination. Falling behind at school, a reluctance to look at books or pictures, or a family history of visual impairments are all indications that your child may be struggling to see clearly....

Many 9 to 12-year-olds are happy being tweens, and don’t necessarily want to be growing up too fast — but puberty does change things, and there’s no stopping it. Tweens don’t have to fear puberty and all the changes that come with it. There are advantages to growing up, and even puberty itself can bring changes that your tween will enjoy. How to Present Puberty as a Positive If your tween is dreading the idea of being catapulted into being a teen, there are many aspects that you can point out to make the prospect of growing up and growing older a positive one....

If you’re newly single, you may not have given much thought to different types of custody until now. But when you’re planning a divorce or putting the pieces back together after a breakup, the options available to you become extremely important. It’s tempting to seek sole physical custody just because you believe you deserve it or, to put it more plainly, because you don’t deserve whatever your ex may have done to hurt your family....

Breastfeeding mothers frequently ask how to know their babies are getting enough milk. The breast is not the bottle, and it is not possible to hold the breast up to the light to see how many ounces of milk the baby drank. Our number-obsessed society makes it difficult for some mothers to accept not seeing exactly how much milk the baby receives. However, there are ways of knowing that the baby is getting enough....

Gender and sexuality are often assumed to be related concepts but in reality they are separate and distinct. For example, some people may assume that someone who is transgender is gay, but in reality, a transgender person’s gender identity (the gender that they are) and sexual orientation (those they are attracted to) aren’t connected. However, both gender identity and sexual orientation are important parts of an individual’s sense of self....

What Is the Proximity Principle in Psychology? In gestalt psychology, the proximity principle is one of several gestalt principles of perceptual organization and states that people treat objects close together as a group. The proximity principle in psychology describes the way relationships are formed between things close to one another. In social psychology, the proximity principle suggests that people closer together in a physical environment are more likely to form a relationship than those farther away....