Pregnancy

You’re surely doing everything you can to keep yourself and your family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the virus, especially the Delta variant, is highly contagious and, even when you try hard to stay healthy, it’s possible that your child could test positive for COVID-19. If you find yourself in that scenario, don’t panic.
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Baby teeth are critical, and having healthy ones can lead to healthy teeth in adulthood. While permanent teeth will eventually replace baby teeth, they are still prone to decay and cavities, leading to oral health problems in the long run. Besides, if your baby loses her baby teeth too soon, the teeth left may move
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After a dip in COVID-19 cases earlier this summer, the virus has once again caused a surge of illness in various states across the United States. Public health officials pin the increase on slowed vaccination rates and the rise of the Delta variant, which is the predominant strain of the virus in the U.S., according to
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Celebratory meals, crazy travel plans and, of course, piles of presents—the holiday season can be a time of excess. Unfortunately, many parents find that their young children’s temper tantrums also kick into overdrive during this holly-jolly part of the year. There’s a lot happening, and just like you feel the pressure, your toddler does too.
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As if parenting in a pandemic wasn’t hard enough, reports on pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome, abbreviated as MIS-C, can be nothing short of overwhelming.  It’s normal to feel concerned about this newly discovered (yet very rare) condition linked to COVID-19. There are some things experts say we do know, while others are still evolving. What
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When women are pregnant, many experience a skin condition that seems to appear overnight, known as melasma. Also given the moniker of the “pregnancy mask,” melasma causes dark patches of skin that can range from barely noticeable to covering a good portion of the face. The patches of darker skin are not a health concern,
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It’s no secret that we’re living in a confusing and stressful time. If you’re currently breastfeeding (or pregnant and planning on doing so when baby is born), it’s natural to have questions about what the COVID-19 pandemic means for you as a nursing mom. Keep in mind: Doctors and public health officials are learning more
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I can still clearly remember the day I heard my oldest son’s heartbeat for the first time. I was overwhelmed with excitement, joy and uncertainty. I know there are many families all over the country who are currently experiencing similar feelings of wonder, thrill and worry for the future. The pandemic has complicated the feelings
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It’s no surprise that hospital policies have changed to protect expectant moms and their babies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many hospitals around the country now only allow one support person to be in the room during labor, and that person should be healthy with no temperature or cough. It’s also becoming more
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