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While the average age of first-time mothers and childbearing women in the United States has risen steadily over the past few decades, many women still become mothers in their early twenties. For example, the latest statistics from the CDC tell us that the birth rate for women aged 20-24 was 79 birth per 1,000 women. As more women wait until their 30s or older to start having children, it may be difficult for young mothers to know exactly how to navigate being a young adult and having a child....

Finding out that your partner has been unfaithful can hit you like a ton of bricks. Your marriage may be thrown into a state of crisis that may destroy it. It is natural to want to know why your partner cheated, but there is rarely a simple answer to why someone becomes unfaithful. It could be a symptom of other problems in your marriage, it could relate to something in your partner’s past, or it could be totally unrelated to you or to your marriage....

Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur when you suddenly stop using alcohol after regular excessive drinking and can range from severe to mild. Severe withdrawal symptoms can be quite serious and in rare situations, they can actually be fatal. Because they can worsen over time, it’s important to know whether your symptoms are getting more severe so you can seek help. The most severe symptoms usually occur between two and five days after you stop drinking, which means that the first day or two may not be a good indicator of your risk of serious problems....

Ativan (lorazepam) is a brand name prescription drug used to treat anxiety disorders, seizures, and insomnia. It is among the country’s most frequently prescribed medications. Ativan belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzos, as they are often called, are central nervous system depressants that have a sedating and relaxing effect. Unfortunately, tolerance and dependence are not uncommon. Ativan Withdrawal Ativan is one of the most widely prescribed benzodiazepines. In 2017, doctors wrote almost 26....

Bunk beds are frequently used as a child’s first regular or big-kid bed after he/she outgrows a crib—either at about age 2 or 35 inches (890 mm) in height. Some bunk beds also are used separately as twin beds for older children and even adults. Dangers for Children Each year, over 35,000 children receive hospital emergency room treatment for injuries associated with bunk beds. Most of these injuries are fairly minor and occur when children fall from the beds....

Most of us think of pregnancy as a time when we are “eating for two” and when we will be encouraged to gain a healthy amount of weight. But some of us may be wondering whether it’s ever okay to actually lose weight during pregnancy. Perhaps you were in the middle of an intentional weight loss journey when you found out you were pregnant. Maybe a health care provider alerted you that you were considered overweight prior to pregnancy and you’re wondering if losing a little weight during pregnancy might be healthy for you or your baby....

Your child has been playing hard all afternoon in the summer sun. They seem happy until the car ride home when they complain of feeling extra thirsty and “weird.” You give them some water, but they still seem tired and just generally not themselves. You wonder if maybe you should give your child an electrolyte drink. You’ve heard that sometimes water alone isn’t enough to rehydrate, and that restoring the balance of electrolytes—essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, and potassium that are often lost while sweating—is important....

Colic is a term used to describe near-predictable periods of inconsolable crying, with no obvious cause, in an otherwise healthy, well-nourished baby. A baby who is often fussy or irritated does not necessarily have colic. Before attempting any suggested treatments, it is a good idea to find out if your child’s signs and symptoms fall under the umbrella of “colic.” Once you have a better idea of what the problem is, you will know how to better handle it....

Cyclopia is a rare form of holoprosencephaly—a condition where the front portion of the brain fails to divide into left and right hemispheres. It is otherwise known as alobar holoprosencephaly. It is characterized by the presence of a single eye, or a partially divided eye that occupies a single orbit. It is an extremely rare congenital anomaly affecting 1 in 100,000 newborns. Unfortunately, this condition often results in a miscarriage or a stillbirth, with survival being limited to only a few hours after birth in most cases....

During the tween years, your child inches closer every day to being a full-fledged teenager. Fortunately, all of the changes that go along with the teen years happen slowly, giving you time to prepare. Typically, 12-year-olds have moments of both acting like the child you have always known and suddenly turning into a little adult right in front of you. Discover how to be prepared for the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development that happens at this time....

If you spend hours each day scrolling on your phone, there is a good chance you’ve come across Eva Chen’s Instagram page. The mom of three is in charge of fashion and shopping at the company, and her personal page, which boasts nearly 2 million followers, is the epitome of good content. Not only does she share her view from the front row at the best fashion shows around the world, but she gives her followers a truly intimate look of her life at home with her husband Tom, and their children Ren, 7, Tao, 5, and River, 8 months....

Breastfeeding comes with a range of health benefits for babies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants and lowers the risk for asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and ear infections. Key Takeaways Health agencies recommend breastfeeding to provide a range of health benefits to the baby, but it’s good for nursing parents, too....

If you breastfeed, you don’t really know exactly how much breast milk your newborn is getting each time they nurse. Essentially, you let them nurse for a set amount of time or until they seem to be full and/or your breasts are empty. Typically, that’s the perfect amount. However, if you’re not going to put them to the breast for a feeding or you prefer to pump and give your baby breastmilk in a bottle regularly, it’s important to know how much breastmilk to put in a bottle for each feeding....

Self-esteem is known to play a role in social anxiety disorder (SAD) and general anxiety disorder (GAD). While lowered self-esteem may put you at risk of later social anxiety, having an anxiety disorder can also make you feel worse about yourself. In this way, these two afflictions interact to continue a negative cycle. If you wish to overcome your social anxiety, start by taking a good hard look at how you view yourself....

As babies grow, the speed at which their motor skills and cognitive abilities advance often serves to amaze their proud parents. They grow from a tiny infant who can only instinctively grab on to an adult finger to a baby that can manipulate toys with determination. The important thing to understand is the grasping benchmarks that babies must first achieve in order to have appropriate expectations. Though babies will develop the ability to grasp and play with toys without any help from their adoring parents, there are ways to nurture motor skills and cognitive abilities that are developing in the brain through basic activities using hand-held toys....

I’m the type of parent who likes to research everything and figure out what works best. Potty training was no different. Before my infant even started pulling up to stand, I was already tuning in to conversations about potty training methods. Time and again, parents would rave about the “Oh Crap” potty training method. My interest was piqued by how many other parents enthusiastically recommended it, and after reading the book (along with three other popular books on potty training), I noticed that it fit very well with my personal values....

The primary goal of drug addiction treatment is to help a person with addiction stop using their drug of choice. Once this occurs, treatment transitions into helping these individuals remain drug-free by taking the steps needed to prevent a relapse. But how effective is drug addiction treatment for achieving these goals? The answer to this question depends, in part, on how effectiveness is measured. Measuring Drug Treatment Effectiveness According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), effective drug treatment has to do more than stop a person from using drugs and help them remain drug-free....

Luvox CR is the brand name of the generic medication fluvoxamine maleate. Luvox is a prescription medication used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other serious mental health conditions. What Is Luvox CR? Manufactured by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Luvox CR was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD) in February 2008. Luvox CR is the controlled-release version of Luvox. The brand name of Luvox is no longer available in the U....

Whether caused by a fear of flying or by a different mental health condition, many people experience panic attacks while traveling by airplane. A panic attack involves sudden, intense feelings of fear and anxiety. These attacks often last between five and 20 minutes, but can also last longer. Common reasons for panic attacks on a plane include a fear of flying, but they can also be caused by claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed spaces....

In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases updated its clinical guidelines, which had been in place since 2010, for the diagnosis and management of peanut allergies, particularly for infants and young children. Key Takeaways A new survey of U.S. pediatricians showed most knew about peanut allergy guidelines, but only 29 percent were fully implementing them.The biggest factor as to why allergy assessment may not be done is not enough office visit time....