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Today’s car safety seat is more sophisticated than the one you rode in years ago. The connection between the vehicle and the seat is stronger now but installation and use may be confusing for a first-time parent or a caregiver such as a grandparent.
The birth control pill is most common hormonal contraceptive with a combination of estrogen and progestin hormones, or a progestin-only pill. A monthly birth control patch that delivers hormones can provide the effectiveness of a daily pill and is more convenient to use.
The process is like managing a bank account. When we’re young the body is building lots of bone so your “bone bank” balance is growing with more deposits. That begins to level off in our 20s and by the time estrogen drops during menopause, you’re making more withdrawals from your bone bank and that can weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures. |
We all know the importance of drinking water for better health and it’s doubly true when you’re pregnant because getting enough water each day is vital for mother and child.
Think of the millions of miles traveled every day across America by vehicles carrying babies in car safety seats. Now consider this – research has shown that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly and that puts children at-risk for serious injury or death in a vehicle crash.
Labor is the final step before a successful delivery and sometimes it’s a process that needs help to get started. A labor induction can be necessary if you’re overdue or if there are health conditions that could present a risk for you or your baby unless the child is delivered now. Some women choose to have an induction but it’s not recommended prior to week 39 in your pregnancy.
Hormonal, barrier and rhythm methods. Pills, patches, implants, IUDs, condoms, diaphragms, rings, sponges and natural family planning. Birth control comes in many forms, so let’s look at your options.
Bone is a living tissue that’s constantly being replaced as the body breaks down old cells and builds new ones. In fact, your body completely replaces all your bone every 10 years.
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