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Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended to facilitate a baby’s development and minimise flat head syndrome. But some babies don’t like tummy time, and will kick up an almighty fuss to let you know. Luckily, tummy time is not all you can do to get your baby moving. What is flat head syndrome? Flat head syndrome, or “plagiocephaly”, occurs when […]
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Some studies show that prolonged consumption of caffeine may delay conception, but others have a totally different take on the matter. By Dr Radhika Rani Akkineni According to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, infertility affects almost 14 per cent of the nation’s population or nearly 27.5 million couples, with higher rates in the urban area where one out of […]
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(HealthDay)—As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, a list of specific nephrology tests and procedures that are commonly ordered but not always needed when treating children for kidney-related conditions has been released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). After careful review and analysis, five evidence-based recommendations were developed for tests and procedures that physicians and patients should question. According […]
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(HealthDay)—Most new mothers in the United States start out breastfeeding, but many stop sooner than recommended, a new federal government report says. Of the nearly 4 million babies born in 2015, about 83 percent started out breastfeeding, but fewer than 36 percent were still breastfeeding at 12 months, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 6 […]
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In a sign of the times, new USC research shows that some kids stressed out over recent public acts of discrimination show increased behavioral problems. The study focused on Los Angeles-area teens from communities of color or families with limited education. Many of the youths reported concern that discrimination is a growing societal problem. The more worried the teens were, […]
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Chrissy Teigen delighted fans (and teased trolls) with a super-sweet photo of her children — Luna and Miles — on their way home to LA on Saturday from a Bali family vacation. In the shot, Luna fiddles with a remote control while baby Miles chills against a pillow, buckled in. And yes, Teigen is fully aware this is not recommended […]
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For Maria Goretti—cuddle monster, dragon slayer, collector of moments and unstoppable smiles—motherhood is a loveable, learning journey. By Shilpi Madan Her twitter handle reads (in this order) ZZ’s keeper (she’s mommy to Zeke Zidaan and Zene Zoe), television host, chef, advanced PADI diver, 1/2 marathoner, mountain climber and cookbook author. Whew. And she is just back from Paris (post six […]
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These TED Talk shows talk about how parents should raise their child to ensure their good future. More often than not, parenting can turn out to be a tricky business. Most new parents go through the anxiety of whether they are raising their child correctly and this constant worry exhausts them. Parenting evolves with each generation and every parent needs […]
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Children with severe disabilities, serious cognitive impairments and medically complex situations require more specialized health care during their lifetimes. But establishing a consistent way to identify their overall health needs and measure progress in meeting those needs has been an elusive goal. A team of UCLA researchers has developed a set of health outcome measures for such children using a […]
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For Busy Philipps’ family, dinnertime is all about fun and games. The actor and soon-to-be host of E!’s Busy Tonight recently told Us Weekly that she encourages her two daughters, Birdie and Cricket, to eat their vegetables by raising the stakes. "I use sibling rivalry," she told the magazine. "I’m like, ‘I feel like Cricket’s going to finish her broccoli […]
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