Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

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How Do Babies Breathe in the Womb?

Published Oct,20 2018  |  By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Your unborn baby does not breathe through her mouth and nose while she is in the womb. Until her exit from the womb, your baby develops in an environment filled with amniotic fluid.

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How to Lose Weight While on Effexor XR

Published Sep,05 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Antidepressants like Effexor XR have a reputation for causing fluctuations in weight. If you find yourself gaining weight or want to drop the pounds you gained previously, here are some tips.

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Flu Symptoms and Signs of Pregnancy

Published Aug,22 2018  |  By Kay Peck

Since there's some overlap in the initial symptoms of pregnancy with flu symptoms, you may be confused as to what's really going on. Here's how to tell.

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Cravings and the Sex of Your Baby

Published Jun,14 2018  |  By Erica Wickham, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

While cravings during pregnancy are most likely the result of hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies or other changes in the mother, some people believe that the baby’s sex can be revealed by the types of cravings.

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10 Scary Facts About Men's Sperm Count

Published Jun,11 2018  |  By Michelle Spencer

Men, the number of sperm in your assembly line is far more important than you think. Here are 10 alarming facts about your sperm count that you may want to consider.

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The Average Length and Weight of Newborns

Published May,28 2018  |  By Sara Ipatenco

Knowing if your baby measures up to the average length and weight of a newborn baby is something most parents are curious about. While many moms and dads are eager to hold their baby, they are also curious about the health and size of their newest addition.

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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy

Published May,27 2018  |  By Julia Bodeeb

Getting pregnant as a teen comes with physical and emotional challenges that some kids are not ready to face. Taking the right steps during pregnancy to ensure proper care for a baby and continuing on with those ch oices after the baby is born, may require a teen to ask for help beyond themselves.

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Parents' Effect on Child Behavior

Published Apr,23 2018  |  By Rose Erickson

Children are like sponges--they model everything a parent does and incorporate what they see into their own lives. Here's what you should pay attention to.

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