Many expectant mothers love to proudly show off their ever-growing bellies. What they might not love so much is the dry, itchy feeling that often accompanies the burgeoning abdomen. Scratching your belly will not harm you or your baby, but do so in moderation.
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Fever blisters are small, fluid-filled bumps that appear around a person's mouth. They can affect anyone, from adults to infants. Also called cold sores, they are caused by a common virus called Herpes simplex, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Pregnancy can be challenging for many women. Although most expectant mothers find the aches and pains to be worth the reward, even the most physically fit mothers-to-be might find it difficult to sleep during the last trimester.
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Expectant mothers often worry about taking over-the-counter medications for fear of potentially causing harm to their developing baby. This may even include cough drops, which come in a variety of flavors and include a diverse range of ingredients.
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Rules may be made to be broken, but not when it comes to friendships. The rules of friendship, if broken, can destroy trust and tear relationships apart. If you want to restore your friendship, you have to mend what was broken, and that isn't always easy -- but with time, sacrifice and effort, it is usually possible.
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You married her for better or for worse -- but you probably didn't imagine that "worse" could mean infidelity. Women cheat almost as much as men do, according to a study published in 2011 by Indiana University.
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Teething and congestion may occur at the same time, but it doesn't mean the former causes the latter. In fact, congestion is not a symptom associated with teething, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Pacifiers do just that -- they pacify fussy babies, using the natural sucking instinct to sooth and comfort. More importantly, pacifier use helps reduce the risk of SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, when given during naps or bedtime, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Pregnancy comes with wonderful surprises -- the first time you feel your baby move, for example. Some surprises, however, aren't so wonderful. You probably expected your back to ache and your ankles to swell, but rib pain and muscles spasms may be unexpected -- and unwelcome -- surprises.
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Any parent of a teething baby will tell you that teething can cause an increase in drooling, chewing behavior and general fussiness. But, does it also cause an increase in dirty diapers? For some parents, the answer may be a resounding "yes,"
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Teething is not pleasant for anyone. After all, sharp little teeth pushing through tender gums are likely to cause at least a little discomfort, and one common symptom of teething is a bit of fussy behavior. Many new parents wonder whether teething can also cause other symptoms, like a runny nose.
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What goes in, must come out -- and for nursing mothers, this means that what you eat affects your breast milk and, in turn, affects your baby. This is a good thing -- the more variety in your diet, the more likely your baby is to develop a broad palate.
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Nothing is cuter than a bouncing baby boy, but if that baby is bouncing in a jumper, his development may be hampered. Baby jumpers are designed to allow a baby to bounce by using his toes to push off from the ground -- a motion that delights most babies.
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The best thing you can do when you're in a bad relationship -- from one that causes you continual frustration to one that causes intense pain -- is to get out of it as quickly as possible. No one deserves to be hurt, whether that hurt comes in the form of neglect, emotional or physical abuse.
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Many new moms-to-be look forward to their pregnancies with anticipation, but one thing most pregnant women do not welcome is the muscle pain that come with a burgeoning belly. Back aches are common, as is ligament pain around the abdomen.
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