Breastfeeding can be a tricky thing to get the hang of, for both mom and baby. Trying different positions could help you both find your routine.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to raise children — regardless of whether or not they have their own! How do you sort through all the noise to find out what you really need to worry about and what you can leave up to chance and intuition?<br>Facty Family is here to help. From what toe-walking means to the best board games to play with your kids, we present you with the details you need to make informed decisions. In the end, it all comes down to what's best for your children, and our articles always on call to offer suggestions, ideas, and assistance.

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Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


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Breastfeeding doesn&#8217;t always feel intuitive. Guidelines and advice, and watching your baby&#8217;s cues, can help identify the best fit for both of you.

Cluster feeding occurs when a baby suddenly changes their feeding behavior and begins to eat more frequently. This is usually not cause for concern.

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Breastfeeding is hard work, and there are emotional and practical concerns when it comes to weaning. Fortunately, with some good advice and a plan in place, weaning can be done in a way that is gentle for both mother and baby.

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Breastfeeding is a huge commitment. Using a pump can make all the difference, but pumping breast milk comes with its own set of challenges.

Foods, medications, supplements, herbs, and some health conditions can change the color of breast milk. In many cases, it&#8217;s not cause for concern.

SIDS is an acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, a tragic occurrence that is also commonly referred to as cot deaths. Medical researchers are continually working away to try and discover the reasons why babies that seem to be healthy mysteriously pass way in their first six months of life, usually during their sleep. It is easy to understand why many worry about SIDS but it has to be pointed out that it is very rare. For example, 300 cases in the UK with its population of about 60 million.

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Further research is needed before SIDS becomes better understood but studies of the statistics do provide some indications of factors involved, for example, they show that those premature and underweight babies are more at risk. For some reason, the risk also seems to be slightly more for boys. Smoking is another factor that it seems increases the risks somewhat. It is also recommended not to let newly born babies sleep face down but rather put them to sleep on their backs.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

SIDS

SIDS is diagnosed when a baby under 12 months dies in their sleep, with no warning or reason. Sleep guidelines have reduced its prevalence.

You have managed a healthy and safe pregnancy. And now you have a beautiful newborn in your arms, what is next? You will probably need six weeks to get used to it. Your baby’s first year will provide you with many learning curves. A baby needs a lot of care at this stage in their life. Every minute you spend together counts. Parent-infant bonding is important for both parents. Bonding has a huge effect on a child's early development.

Your infant might feel fragile in your arms and you might feel intimidated, but once you know the basics you will be all right. You should accept all the help you can get. At the hospital, you can learn many useful tips about how to look after your baby. Basic baby care, feeding, development, crying, illnesses, activities, and childcare, it’s all here to make your parenthood a smooth and blissful experience. Facty Health can be your safe and accessible space to ask the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask your mom or your doula. Though there is no reason you should be embarrassed, sometimes you don't want to bother people with clarification questions. We get it.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie causes the membrane on the bottom of the tongue, the lingual frenulum, to be shorter and thicker than average, resulting in the tongue tip having less mobility and freedom of movement. Doctors usually diagnose the condition shortly after birth, as babies often struggle with breastfeeding.

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When your mouth hurts, your whole day is off. Conditions like cold sores, bleeding gums, cavities, and abscesses can make eating and drinking a battle. If things are really bad, you may even find yourself unable to do basic functions like talk or smile.

Sometimes mouth health falls between the cracks of one's healthcare system. Your doctor might refer you to your dentist and your dentist might refer you to a specialist. Unfortunately, such a process takes months, while all you can do is use a bag of peas to numb the pain. Don't stop there because Facty Health will help you out.

For all-natural home remedies, pain relieving techniques, and informative articles; seek out Facty Health.

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Although breast infections usually affect women who are breastfeeding, issues can arise at other times, as well, for both women and men. Also known as mastitis, breast infections can be very painful and more serious instances may require antibiotics, depending on the type and cause.

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Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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The primary danger of the Zika virus lies in its ability to cause congenital disabilities to unborn babies when pregnant mothers are infected.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is when a woman is carrying a child inside her womb for up to 40+ weeks before giving birth to a baby. This time is known as the gestation period. The embryo develops over the first eight weeks after conception, after which time it is then referred to as the fetus. The length of pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester is from fertilization of the egg with sperm (conception), -12 weeks in the womb, the second trimester is week 13 – 28 and the third is weeks 28 – 40+ after which the baby is born.

Pregnancy is the way we reproduce. It comes about by either sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Symptoms include missed periods, nausea or vomiting, loss and gain or appetite, frequent urination and tender breasts.

Every pregnancy will be experienced differently. Some women will feel all the symptoms, and other hardly any. Some women may have complications during pregnancy and others not. If you suspect you may be pregnant, you can go to the doctor for an official test, or take a home test, after which you'll need to see a doctor to confirm and then begin the prenatal care for the remainder of your pregnancy.

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