|  Many authors and poets,after hearing the cry and seeing the first fl ailing movements of tiny arms and legs at the moment of birth,have declared that the process of coming into the world is a miracle.
But while childbirth is truly awe inspiring,the real miracles began long before this transition of the baby from one environment to another. If you are expecting an arrival in the near future,be assured that a host of wondrous and marvelous events have already taken place. Just six days after conception ,the union of egg and sperm that created a new person,a tiny cluster of 64 to 128 cells embedded in the thickened lining of the uterus. Within seventy-two hours of establishing a temporary residence in the warm sanctuary of the womb,this new human being sent a powerful hormonal signal to override the mother’s monthly cycle,preventing the shedding of her uterine lining. Read more …  Whether you are just beginning to think about starting a family
. . . or have just learned that you are going to be a mother or a father in a few months
. . . or are a day or two away from an expected delivery date
. . . or are planning an adoption
. . . or have a baby (or two) in your arms
. . . or have a house full of toddlers,school-age children,adolescents,or a combination of all ages
. . . or are proud grandparents,and so on.
Read more …  You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids,and perhaps you’re aware that they are considered to be beneficial nutrients. Indeed,they play vital roles in several important functions in the body,including immunity,clot formation,and many others. Two omega-3 fatty acids with tongue-twisting names—eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids,better known by their initials EPA and DHA—have been identified as particularly important to the well-being of the heart,blood vessels,and nervous system. DHA is an important component of cell membranes in the brain,and both EPA and DHA are considered crucial to brain (as well as eye) development before birth and during infancy. DHA is transferred to the baby before birth via the placenta and is present in breast milk. (In fact,it is now being added to infant formula.)
Read more …  Prepare a fi rst aid kit for each car and a smaller version for hiking or biking. Include the following items:
- Antiseptic wipes for cleaning cuts
- Antibacterial ointment
- Band-Aids
- Gauze pads and adhesive tape for larger scrapes
- Sunblock
- Instant cold pack
- Elastic bandage—three-inch width (7.5 cm)
- Acetaminophen (such as Children’s Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Children’s Advil or Children’s Motrin)
- Tweezers
- Steri-Strips or butterfl y closures
- Prepaid phone card or prepaid cellphone. (The phone should have a car charger or separate battery pack.)
Read more …
 According to the National Institutes of Health,Children get six to 10 colds a year on average. No home remedies or cold medicines will make a cold go away faster. A cold usually runs its course in 7 to 10 days.
When your child gets cold,give him/her a lot of fluids (milk,diluted juice,or warm water). For babies,breast milk is the best remedy to give. If your child gets cold,usually he/ she also has fever. For a baby younger than 3 months,check with a doctor. If the baby is older than 3 months,talk to your child doctor about using infant acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Make sure to give the right dosage. High temperature in infants (100.4 – 104 degree) may indicate a serious infection. If this happens,go to a doctor or emergency room immediately. Read more … | |
Many authors and poets,after hearing the cry and seeing the first fl ailing movements of tiny arms and legs at the moment of birth,have declared that the process of coming into the world is a miracle.
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