https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:07:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/research-study-on-mental-health-in-infertility#post-2922955 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:33:47 +0000 sschuette 2922955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi there HelloBee followers! My name is Stephanie and I am a graduate student at Duke University. I am conducting a study to better understand factors that impact mental heath during infertility for my dissertation. Please see information below and follow the link if you are interested. Many thanks.</p> <p>Researchers at Duke University is interested in understanding factors that contribute to stress among women experiencing infertility. The following survey will be used to design interventions to help women better manage the stress and uncertainty that can arise during infertility. If you are interested, please follow the link below to open the survey. You do not need to be currently seeking treatment for infertility to be eligible. The initial survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, and there will be a 5 min follow-up survey. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Please feel free to share the link below on other platforms relevant to infertility or with other women who you know are experiencing infertility.<br /> We so appreciate your participation! </p> <p><a href="https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Nx7F4rg9Daw3gq" rel="nofollow">https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Nx7F4rg9Daw3gq</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649621 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:21:17 +0000 looch 2649621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I noticed my son was mesmerized by the TV when it was on from a very early age, so I made the decision to turn off the TV. Once I began not having it on, it became easier and easier to live without it. But, I am extreme and there is no happy medium. It's either all or nothing with me.</p> <p>I grew up watching a lot of TV, I mean A LOT, and i can read, graduated college, have an advanced degree, work a full time job, so I don't think that watching TV equates to scarring a child for their entire life. My main concern is the quality of the programming. The news is very sensationalist right now and there's a lot of garbage on...is this what I want my son's early memories to be? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649616 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:17:41 +0000 winniebee 2649616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no problem with it. I didn't prop the baby in a bouncer in front of the TV, but definitely nursed with TV on, etc. I think it's much more important to have the TV off when they are older (12-24 months) when they are actually trying to watch it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649612 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:06:17 +0000 peaches1038 2649612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing we ever watch is the occassional game on sundays. DS is one and hardly even looks at it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649487 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:21:34 +0000 meadow 2649487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649468 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:48:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2649468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby watching tv no. But dad watching tv while holding baby the other direction, sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649467 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:46:38 +0000 meadow 2649467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GoGoSnoGirl: thanks for sharing! This article is helpful!</p> <p>@Pumpkin Pie: yeah...but my DH is clearly using it instead of interacting. He'll prop up.a baby on his lap so they can watch together. It keeps the baby quiet &amp; entranced....not playing with their toys or "talking" to us or anything. That's what frustrates me.....</p> <p>Also their weekend sleep is worse than weekday and I'm wondering if it has to do in part to TV watching..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649390 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:14:19 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2649390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long is the tv on during the day? Is it the whole day? I personally find having a little tv on to be harmless. I know the recommendation is not to let your kids watch tv until 2, but if you are watching something for a limited amount of time, I think its ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649372 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:27:03 +0000 wrkbrk 2649372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: Agree. It's also almost impossible and definitely unrealistic to keep the tv off for 18-24 months. We watch mostly news but yeah DS is in the room! He pays absolutely no attention to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649367 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:02:35 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2649367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's one, but DH &amp; I have read many about limiting screen time for babies (especially) because of the way the programs are recorded... something about the speed of images &amp; the imperceptible flicker rewiring developing brains. Babies can't distinguish between the 1-dimensional images vs the real-life 3D that the images represent, though this article doesn't discuss this particular concern. I'll post that too if I find it again. </p> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/behind-online-behavior/201604/is-what-screen-time-really-does-kids-brains" rel="nofollow">https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/behind-online-behavior/201604/is-what-screen-time-really-does-kids-brains</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649364 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:59:59 +0000 sarac 2649364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Calling it 'dangerous' is borderline hysterical. Adults may talk less when the TV is on, sure, but that's probably because they'd like a break from talking, and not just because of the big scary TV. I would compromise by asking that it go on for a while, and then go off. Or just get out of the house and stop being around it so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2649351 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:03:01 +0000 meadow 2649351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: thanks for sharing !</p> <p>@erinbaderin: thanks! I tried to explain the verbal thing to him the other day....... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2648997 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:09:41 +0000 erinbaderin 2648997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is more about toddlers, but this section is interesting: Just having the TV on in the background, even if "no one is watching it," is enough to delay language development. Normally a parent speaks about 940 words per hour when a toddler is around. With the television on, that number falls by 770! Fewer words means less learning. (<a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Why-to-Avoid-TV-Before-Age-2.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Why-to-Avoid-TV-Before-Age-2.aspx</a>) It's a good point that when you have the tv on you're not giving your baby your full attention. </p> <p>For some reason I can't copy from this article but there's a section on why even background tv can be harmful: <a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/babies-and-toddlers-the-definitive-answers-to-screen-time-questions#" rel="nofollow">https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/babies-and-toddlers-the-definitive-answers-to-screen-time-questions#</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2648992 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:55:31 +0000 FaithFertility 2648992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the TV on with news/games on a lot<br /> I did however make it a priority to turn it off at times!</p> <p>I like you am not big into TV</p> <p>Still at 22 months the news will be on but TV is off during dinner and at 6 to "settle down"</p> <p>We do however watch TV in our room and hang with DS but he is weeks old </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/screen-time-for-babies#post-2648986 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:30:15 +0000 meadow 2648986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I disagree about screen time for our babies. He likes to turn on the TV on the weekends to watch the news or mindless TV when the babies are playing with us. I think this is unnecessary and possibly dangerous for their development. </p> <p>He says it's just a bunch of lights like when we turn on some of their toys with blinking lights.</p> <p>Does anyone have a good article or research that is concise but explains why babies don't need to watch TV?</p> <p>They now crane their necks to see it even when I face them away and try to play with them. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764958 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:11:42 +0000 mrs. 64 1764958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I think there could definitely be a connection. I have learned since being in the NICU that a lot of premature babies are from families that struggled with IF and they don't exactly know why. The MFM that delivered me did say that in another pregnancy they would have me take daily baby aspirin to try to prevent placental issues and pre-e. I'm really hoping they do more research into this stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764863 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:36:20 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1764863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm starting to wonder if a lot of IF issues are the root cause of these placenta issues. My problem is/was autoimmune issues which cause blood clots and made implantation hard, but it was solved with a blood thinner. Curious if some of these other placenta clot issues are a milder form of a similar issue. I guess I'll have to ask the doctor how my placenta looks! Pretty interesting stuff :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764817 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:22:49 +0000 swurlygurl 1764817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: Now I want to ask to see mine after I deliver! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764814 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:22:24 +0000 swurlygurl 1764814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What a fascinating topic! Even from such a brief article I already learned so much. I never really gave two thoughts to the placenta, but it really plays quite a large role. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764809 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:20:56 +0000 pregnantbee 1764809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: Oh, wow. Sorry to hear this!</p> <p>Glad the article is interesting and hopefully helpful for others, too. I know I had no interest in seeing mine, but maybe I'll think a little harder about that if there is a next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764793 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:15:42 +0000 raintreebee 1764793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is great. I had low Papp-A, which is a blood test indicating placental malfunction and it was amazing to see how little research was done in the area. My LO came out slightly growth restricted, and the pathology reports showed a blood clot and a dead area on the placenta. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1764704 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:45:31 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1764704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: This article sure makes it sound like its a good idea to get some testing. I think seeing a MFM when you're ready for a 2nd is a great idea. Seeing one was how I was finally able to get pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763295 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:12:05 +0000 mrs. 64 1763295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I talked to the doctor about testing for clotting disorders and he said it wasn't necessary, but I'm not so sure. At this point I'm pretty scared of having more children, but if we do decide on having another baby, I will definitely see a MFM and ask lots of questions before we try to get pregnant. </p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thanks!</p> <p>@spaniellove: Yes, it was my 6 week appt. I asked for a copy of the report for my records. We didn't know LO was IUGR until she was born. Her size was a lot more inline with a 23 weeker than 25. I hope they are able to give you some answers tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763275 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:04:52 +0000 catomd00 1763275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is fascinating! I don't even remember delivering the placenta and my husband didn't see it either (I warned him to avoid it - I didn't want him to pass out!) I didnt want to see it this time around but next time I think I'll ask to take a look. It's really remarkable what the human body can do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763156 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:52:52 +0000 spaniellove 1763156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting article and perfect timing, because tomorrow morning I think I'm supposed to ask about the pathology results on my placenta. The OB noticed a lot of scarring and thought it might have had something to do with the IUGR or complications that I had so he had it sent to the lab.</p> <p>@mrs. 64: Did you get the results at your 6 week appointment? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763151 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:50:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1763151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: that's cool you got the report and some answers. Hope you guys are doing well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763131 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:29:13 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1763131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: very interesting, thanks for sharing!</p> <p>@mrs. 64: I thought about you when the mentioned pre-e. Its great that they studied your placenta! Are you going to be evaluated for autoimmune or clotting disorders as a result? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763122 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:18:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 1763122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: wow, very interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763098 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:56:39 +0000 mrs. 64 1763098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very interesting article. I recently gave birth at 25 weeks because of severe preeclampsia. My placenta was sent away and I received a pathology report on it. In my case the placenta showed a large blood clot, restricted blood vessels, and evidence that the placenta was starting to tear away from the uterine wall. My daughter was also small for a 25 weeker because she was not getting what she needed through the placenta. I'm glad the medical community is starting to pay more attention to placental issues and hopefully that research will help lead to more healthy, full term babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/placenta-article#post-1763091 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:51:56 +0000 pregnantbee 1763091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: Sure! </p>