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Helpful Tips for Empty Nest Moms
If youre a seasoned mom who woke up one morning and suddenly wondered, OMG, how did I get here?and then cringe, you just might be experiencing what is commonly referred to as Empty Nest Syndrome.
When the Bough Breaks: Ending the Stigma, Shame and Silence of Postpartum Mood Disorders
Contrary to the popular belief that pregnancy is a biologically protective and emotionally joyful time, women are actually quite vulnerable to a spectrum of psychiatric disorders throughout the perinatal period – the time around pregnancy and postpartum. This range of disorders, more commonly referred to under the umbrella term of postpartum depression, is more accurately reflected by the terms postpartum or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). In fact, 1 in 7 women who become pregnant will experience a mental health disorder during the course of their pregnancy or in the postpartum period, making PMADs the most common complication of childbirth. Additionally, 50% of women diagnosed with PMADs postpartum had an onset of their symptoms during pregnancy.
Super Foods for Kids
While you can use nearly any food to fill your kid’s belly, some foods provide greater nutritional value than others, and as a result are commonly referred to as “super foods.” By filling your child’s mealtime plate with there offerings, you can likely increase his overall health and ensure that he has all the nutrients he needs to grow big and strong.
What to Expect With a C-Section
While many mothers give birth vaginally, some pregnancies require surgical delivery. Cesarean section deliveries, commonly referred to as C-sections, allow the surgeon to remove the infant from the mother’s uterus. While some pregnancy conditions may cause doctors to schedule a C-section delivery beforehand, the need for a surgical delivery may not arise until after labor starts. Knowing what to expect during this process may help reduce the stress and anxiety of having your baby by C-section.
How to Get Rid of Age Spots on Hands
Age spots, commonly referred to as liver spots, on the backs of your hands can cause you to keep your hands in your pockets instead of reaching out to shake hands with new-found friends or business acquaintances. Caused by an overexposure to the sun, the pigmentation turns odd-shaped areas of skin to varying shades of brown. Using a good sunscreen can reduce the risk of developing age spots on the hands. Once they appear, however, there, are also several things you can do to reduce their appearance or make them disappear.