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Hair changes in pregnancy are very common, and body hair changes are common as well. Many women develop mild hirsutism that may be due to levels of male hormone production by the ovary and adrenal gland. In nonpregnant patients, hair grows in the an...

Hair changes in pregnancy are very common, and bod...

A significant number of cardiovascular changes occur during pregnancy, which may be accompanied by dyspnea and a reduced tolerance for endurance exercise. During pregnancy, women expand their blood volume by approximately 30-50%. This is accompanied ...

A significant number of cardiovascular changes occ...

Pigmentation changes are directly related to melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) elevations during pregnancy. Some evidence suggests that elevated estrogen and progesterone levels cause hyperpigmentation in women. This is typically evident in the ni...

Pigmentation changes are directly related to melan...

Galactorrhea (milk secretion from the nipple) is the product of the combined effects of prolactin, glucocorticoids, progesterone, and human placental lactogen. Galactorrhea is not uncommon in the first trimester, although it usually does not occur un...

Galactorrhea (milk secretion from the nipple) is t...

Women experience a progressive increase in the anterior convex shape of the lumbar spine during pregnancy. This change, termed lordosis, helps keep the center of gravity stable and over the legs as the uterus enlarges (see below). Late in pregnancy, ...

Women experience a progressive increase in the ant...

Serum beta–human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast beginning on the day of implantation, and it rises in both the maternal blood stream and the maternal urine fairly quickly. The serum hCG test is t...

Serum beta–human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG...

I could not find any reliable reference clearly stating that Umm al-Baneen58 was alive during the Battle of Taff, and there are three theories refuting anyone's claim to the contrary: First: ‘Allama Muhammad Hasan al-Qazwini says on p. 60 of his boo...

I could not find any reliable reference clearly st...

Many Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat,trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease. As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child dev...

Many Americans consume too many calories and too m...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed teen rolls over, hits the snooze button, and dozes off to revisit the Sandman. By the time the alarm sounds again, your child is only minutes away from catching the school bus. He gets dressed, brushes h...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed tee...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child's role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for you...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's he...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the energy they need to grow up healthy. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on creative ways to serve up breakfast and lunch and tips for picky eaters. If you have spec...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the ...

Many parents worry whether their children are getting “enough” to eat. Here are some guidelines to help you make sure your child gets enough, but not too much. Your child does not need the same serving size as an adult. Offer him small portions...

Many parents worry whether their children are gett...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recommendation Younger than 6 months Do not give fruit juice to infants younger than 6 months since it offers no nutritional benefit at this age. 1 to 6 years Limit juice to 4 to 6 ounces per day...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recomme...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food allergy reactions can vary from mild to severe. Because many symptoms and illnesses could be wrong...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts agains...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides. Organic meat, eggs, and dairy products are obtained from animals that are fed natural feed and not given hormones or antibiotics. Natural foods are free of synthe...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pestici...

How Much Fiber Do Children Need? There are different fiber recommendations for children based on energy needs, age, or weight. Eat 5. A simple way to make sure your children are getting enough fiber is by making healthful food choices. If your c...

How Much Fiber Do Children Need? There are differ...

Get organised The same principle used in aircraft emergencies really helps here: put your own oxygen mask on before attempting to help others. In other words, before you talk to your children about your illness, do you really understand it – a...

Get organised The same principle used in aircraft...

Keep Vaccinations Up-to-Date Prior to school starting make sure your children are up-to-date on their vaccinations and health physicals. Check to see if your child needs a health physical this year for school. Checkups are valuable because they allo...

Keep Vaccinations Up-to-Date Prior to school star...

Why is it hard for parents to identify mental illness in children? It's typically up to the adults in a child's life to identify whether the child has a mental health concern. Unfortunately, many parents don't know the signs and symptoms of mental i...

Why is it hard for parents to identify mental illn...

The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, but research suggests that a combination of factors, including heredity, biology, psychological trauma and environmental stress, may be involved. Heredity (genetics): Mental illness tends to run...

The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not kn...

Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness, but some of the general symptoms include: Changes in school performance, such as poor grades despite good efforts Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol Inability to cope with daily problems a...

Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of ...