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Earthquake, Tsunami, Radiation: Help Your Children Cope
In the past few weeks we have been watching the disastrous events in Japan and now war in Libya. Its difficult as adults not to be affected by these graphic images on television and the web. But, how do children cope with such news?
Breast Cancer Steals Many Things, But Not Love
I lost a friend to breast cancer this week. Sandee was a hardworking, kind, funny, sweet, bright light of a person who fought her cancer with everything she had. She refused to let it take over her life, saying with joy "See! I told you I'd make it longer than a week!" when given a…
How To Stop Peeing When You Sneeze Mama
One of the most common pelvic floor issues among women is urinary incontinence (peeing when you run, jump, sneeze, or cough). I experienced this issue after the delivery of my children and have worked with countless women who had these issues. Ladies, it is a common issue and nothing to be embarrassed about. Many women…
Must-Haves For The Holiday Season
It's such a wonderful time of year, but it's also stressful and busy. We found a few products that can help you out. With people visiting and new electronics opened on the holidays, there will inevitably be chaos and struggle to find a place to charge all the devices in the house. Well, the udoq…
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.