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What to Pack for a Planned C-Section

Once upon a time, I was a Labor and Delivery Room (L&D) nurse at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. It was probably one of my most favorite places to work because I truly loved supporting moms (and dads or other significant family members) through their birth experience and felt that each baby born wa

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Kourtney Kardashian Welcomes a Daughter

There’s a new member of the Kardashian family… but in a break from tradition, her name doesn’t start with a K! Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Scott Disick welcomed their second child on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The little girl’s name: Penelope Scotland.

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Family Weekend Vacation Ideas

Vacations are an important part of life. UT Southwestern Medical Center psychologist Dr. Ann Maddrey claims that vacations are necessary to help clear the mind and rejuvenate the body by breaking out of the regular routine. However, with a family, it is not always easy to coordinate more than a short weekend break. That should not mean all vacations need to go on the back burner. These family weekend vacation ideas are attainable for any busy family.

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How to Grow Long Hair Quickly

Hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. That’s under good conditions in a healthy adult. If you or your hair aren’t healthy, that growth rate could slow down dramatically or even stop. While you can’t make your hair grow much faster than your body’s programmed rate, you can make sure you provide the right conditions so your hair grows in as healthy and fast as possible.

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How to Stop Sunburns from Itching

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, use a sunscreen that will protect your skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. However, if you happen to venture out without protection, chances are you may return with a sunburn. This painfully red inflammation of the skin can also cause blisters, chills and even fever. Your skin may also become dry and itchy, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Stop the itch with over-the-counter topical creams and medications.