If you’re wondering, “Can you take Plan B when also on birth control?”, you’re not alone. Many people have this question. The thought of an unplanned pregnancy can be very stressful. It is that stress that causes people to think, “Should I also take Plan B?” The hormone in Plan B is levonorgestrel. If you have had…
Do you have diabetes that is difficult to control despite being on multiple medications? An abnormally high level of cortisol in your body could be a factor.¹ Excessively high levels of cortisol in your body could be due to a condition known as hypercortisolism or Cushing syndrome. Some classic symptoms of Cushing syndrome include a…
Each of us is born with ingrained abilities; things no one needs to teach us, like blinking. Here are some of those infant reflexes we all came equipped with at birth. • Newborn crying: The sound every parent wants to hear is that first burst of crying at birth. As you spend more time together, you will…
Teething is a normal part of infancy. It can be quite painful for your newborn baby, and each baby’s reaction to teething is likely to be different. Just like all human beings are different with different thresholds for pain, your baby is also unique. Parents often wonder what to expect when a baby is teething….
Formula shortages are causing undue stress on parents who are already stretched thin with caring for their baby. Here are some places you can turn to for buying formula. Buy Formula Online These brands have traditionally been available on Amazon. Given the formula shortages, as long as your baby does not require any special type…
When it comes to baby’s skin, less is more. The gentler we are with their delicate skin, the more we can enhance the skin’s natural barrier properties. Infant skin is the gateway to healthy immune functioning, healthy bacteria development, and may be a route for prevention of food allergies. Thus, skin care is paramount to…
Authors: Dr. Sumeet Bahl, Nikhita Yadlapalli Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sumeet Bahl, Interventional Radiologist Uterine fibroid embolization and uterine artery embolization are treatments often talked about by physicians but it is difficult to find accurate information about the procedure. What Are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing…
El cólico es una afección que hace que un bebé sano y bien alimentado llore excesiva e inconsolablemente, por lo general durante al menos tres horas al día, tres días a la semana, durante tres semanas o más. El cólico generalmente comienza en las primeras semanas de vida y puede continuar durante varios meses. La…
Why is my period so heavy? Heavy periods, called Menorrhagia in medical terms, can occur due to a variety of factors. Menorrhagia refers to menstrual periods with prolonged or abnormally heavy bleeding. If not managed properly, women with heavy periods may develop more than normal blood loss due to which their risk of anemia, fatigue,…
Can you read to a newborn? Yes! It is never too early to start reading to your baby. Reading is a great way activity for bonding with your baby, and can have positive effects on cognition and development. Many of the recommendations below are also books that your child can continue to use well into…