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What Is the Normal Body Temperature for an Infant?
If your baby coughs and sneezes, he may have a cold. If your baby feels warm to touch, he could have a fever. Or does he? This article provides general guidelines about normal baby temperature ranges, potential causes of a fever, how to take a baby’s temperature and steps to take if your baby has a fever.
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Anybody’s Miracle [Book Review]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing author Laura Hercher, after reading her book, Anybodys Miracle. Laura is a genetic counselor and instructor at Sarah Lawrence College Joan H. Marks Human Genetics Program. Anybodys Miracle is a great read for anyone that has experienced infertility and sought treatment for it or anyone interested in learning more about the many different ways families are built. It is a fictional story that follows multiple …
A List of All Contraceptives
For many men and women making love is part of a normal relationship. While intimacy can be a wonderful experience, the risk of an unplanned pregnancy can create stress and tension. The only absolute when it comes to pregnancy prevention is abstinence, but for couples who want to become intimate, several birth control options offer a significant amount of protection.
Does Pregnancy Cause Flu-Like Symptoms?
Several pregnancy symptoms do indeed mimic flu symptoms, especially early in the first trimester. In fact, your first signs of pregnancy may be feelings of the never-ending flu. Flu symptoms should not last more than a couple of weeks. If you have these symptoms and there is a chance you could be pregnant, consider taking a pregnancy test to be sure.
How Much Milk Should a Healthy Baby Have?
For the first year of life, breast milk or formula provides the bulk of your baby’s nutrition, even after he begins eating solid foods. As a mother, you may worry whether your baby is drinking enough — or too much. Your baby’s appetite may vary from day to day and may be completely different from another baby’s appetite — all of this is normal.