LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Jun 25, 2025
Women should avoid sex following a miscarriage.
Though it’s recommended that women wait for at least a couple of weeks, sex is not strictly prohibited after a miscarriage. That being said, this type of activity needs to be approached with caution due to various physical and emotional setbacks.
A woman’s mood can increase the risks of miscarriage.
Women who feel sad or angry don’t have a greater chance of a miscarriage, though if this type of mood does persist it’s recommended that they see a doctor for advice. In regards to stress and anxiety, a link between them and a miscarriage has not been concretely established. Though BIG things, like a death in the family, divorce or moving, may have some impact upon the health of the pregnancy, but the link between these two factors is at present under-researched.
When held above the ground, or seated in a bouncing chair above the ground, a four-month-old baby should push his or her legs against a hard surface.
At four months, a baby’s leg muscles are beginning to form. When his or her feet connect with the ground, and their bodies are being supported, a four month old should push back against the floor, straightening his or her legs out.
A blocked tear duct will clear up on its own.
Many infants have one or more blocked tear ducts at the time of their birth. Newborns do not actually produce tears until they are a few weeks old, but after that time if you notice that your baby’s crying is not producing tears, it may be due to a blocked tear duct. Your pediatrician can confirm if this is the case. Most tear ducts clear up by the time the baby is one year old without any medical intervention.
Folic acid supplements have no effect on the ability to conceive, but do increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
It's widely known that folic acid (vitamin B9) reduces the risk of birth defects once you're pregnant, but some studies have also shown that women who take folic-acid supplements before becoming pregnant conceive at a higher rate.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) promotes ectopic pregnancies.
As well as increasing your risk of having an ectopic pregnancy.