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What Are the Dangers of Ultrasounds & Pregnancy?
Ultrasounds aren’t a necessary part of ordinary prenatal care but may be desired by the expectant parents or even deemed medically necessary in the event of potential pregnancy complications, notes the American Pregnancy Association. This type of scan, also known as a sonogram, can be used throughout pregnancy to detect potentially dangerous conditions such as tubal pregnancy or fetal death. Ultrasounds can also be used to estimate delivery dates, check the mother’s reproductive system for any abnormalities and even to guess the future child’s sex. While ultrasounds are not considered extremely risky by medical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, expectant moms should avoid them unless absolutely necessary.
Dangers of Drop Side Cribs
Are Parents Ignoring the Dangers of Drop Side Cribs? Search Data Says Yes. I learned recently that many parents are ignoring some of the most important sleep safety practices. In the United States, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death, but since the since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) decided…
220,000 Kids Travel Tents Recalled for Suffocation Dangers
KidCo Inc. has recalled moret han 220,000 PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds because of suffocation and entrapment risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The Dangers of Excess
As you breathe, pray for the edge that is you to be as thin as possible and only as thick as necessary. -Mark Nepo The Book of Awakening Too many to-dos, too many items in your home that require maintenance and upkeep, too many clothes in your closet and dresser you never wear. Excess is like clouds blocking us from the sun.
The Dangers of Sexting
Sexting is the latest craze among teens. Sexting is a loose term that constitutes any photo, text message, or video that is sent from one cell phone to another. Though the craze dates back all the way to 2005 when it really scratched the surface, it has only gotten more popular. With the technological revolution that defines this generation, sexting is far more common than not. The problem, among many, is that most people that partake in the activity do not understand the implications of it or how severe the consequences can be.