When one mom from Brazil dropped her 4-month-old baby Emanuelle Calheiros Maciel off at daycare, she never would have guessed it was the last time she would see her baby alive. The mom was only going to be gone for two hours, but what happened during that time was tragic.

Deep sleep

An hour after the mom left her daughter at the daycare, she received a photo from the employees holding her baby, saying she was doing just fine.

As soon as the mom arrived at the school to get her daughter, one of the employees informed her that Emanuelle was in a very deep sleep. The mother ran to her daughter, but realized it was too late - her baby was already purple.

Walking to the hospital

The child's uncle told G1 that the nursery couldn't call an ambulance, so they had to walk to the hospital, which was two blocks away. When they arrived, the doctors did everything they could, but the sweet baby was already dead.

He also told the news station that the mother took an anti-reflux pillow to the daycare for the baby, but when they saw the crib, they noticed the pillow wasn't being used. They later found out the daycare didn't even have a license to be in business.

What happened?

The Medical Legal Institute of Campinas figured out that baby Emanuelle was a victim of food suffocation.

According to G1, the mass of food was quite large and blocked the child's airway. However, the only thing the daycare workers told the mom was that the baby wouldn't take her bottle. The Civil Police recorded it as a "suspicious death."

What is bronchoaspiration?

Bronchoaspiration is when a person inhales food, stomach acid or saliva into their lungs. It can cause suffocation and pneumonia. The foreign fluid or mass may contain bacteria that affect the lung.

Symptoms usually occur within two hours of inhalation:

• Wheezing

• Breathing noise

• Vomiting

• Sore throat

• Chest discomfort

• Night fevers

• Chronic cough

• Excessive salivation

What to do when your baby chokes

BabyCenter reports symptoms of a choking baby:

• Bluish or purplish skin

• Hard time breathing

• Loss of consciousness

If your child is coughing or vomiting, that's a good sign. This means the airways aren't fully blocked, and coughing or vomiting is the most effective way to clear the airways.

If your baby chokes, call 911. While you're waiting for them to arrive, here are a few things you can do:

• Lean the baby forward and pat him on the back with an open hand

• Put the baby on its back and do chest compressions

• If the baby is still choking, repeat

_This article was adapted and translated from the original, Bebê de 4 meses morre no 1º dia em creche e IML revela a triste causa da morte, which was originally published on familia.com.br

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Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women,reports the American Cancer Society. Research suggest over 40,000 women will die from breast cancer this year.

It could happen to anyone at any time, but there are certain things that put you at higher risk of getting cancer. And, according to a recent study at Harvard University, there could be another surprising culprit related to breast cancer.

The dangerous habit

The study collected data from 1989 to 2013 and found that exposure to outdoor artificial light during night hours can increase the risk of breast cancer - 110,000 women were evaluated. Researchers found that participants living or working in places with more outdoor artificial light at night were 14 percent more likely to get breast cancer compared to the other participants.

According to the study, "The association between outdoor light at night and breast cancer was found only among women who were premenopausal and those who were current or past smokers." The association was also stronger for women who worked night shifts.

Researchers hypothesize that the artificial light can mess with your "biological clock" by changing hormones in the female body, making the woman more prone to developing breast cancer.

The study also said that "The authors acknowledged that further work is required to confirm the study findings and clarify potential mechanisms." Though it's not definitive, the potential correlation is startling.

Precautions to take

Breast cancer treatment is most successful when the cancer is caught in the early stages. Early detection becomes even more important since research might suggest something as seemingly harmless as lighting can affect your chances of getting breast cancer. Women should do self-examinations regularly, and women should start having annual mammograms at age 45, according to the American Cancer Society.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you should probably check with your doctor right away to make sure everything is OK.

• Fixed (usually painless) lump in your breast, underarm or neck

• Reddish or retracted skin around the breast

• Abnormal fluid coming out of breasts

• Swelling

• Pain in the breast or nipple

The American Cancer Society also recommends earlier screenings for women who have a history of breast cancer and suggest all women pay close attention to what feels "normal" when it comes to their health. Talking with a health care provider when you notice changes, pain, or abnormalities could be the key to catching an illness (or even cancer) early.

This article was adapted and translated from the original "egundo estudo, este hábito noturno pode aumentar o risco de câncer de mama" which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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What was meant as a fun souvenir of a trip to Egypt has become a painful nightmare for this seven-year-old British girl.

Madison Gulliver was on vacation with her family in Egypt when her father allowed her to get a henna tattoo in the spa at their four-star hotel.

The tattoo started itching

The design was beautiful and she was happy with it until she went home and it started to itch. The family didn't know why, but the little girl was having a serious allergic reaction to the black henna the salon in the hotel used.

Her father said, "We noticed there was a small patch on the top of the tattoo that was raised but we couldn't see any redness ... The next morning the whole tattoo was starting to get itchy, so we washed it off which revealed a rash in the outline of the tattoo."

She had to be hospitalized

It eventually got worse, and Madison went to the hospital where she was treated for chemical burns. Now, they're warning others about the dangers of black henna.

Madison's parents were extremely upset about the whole ordeal, and they had no idea the damage the henna could do to their daughter's skin. Her dad told Good Morning Britain, "It was just advertised as a henna tattoo, and it was a treat for her while we were on holiday ... it wasn't cheap and it was done in the hotel's own salon."

Beware of black henna

According to Refinery29, Black henna isn't actually natural henna, and it's illegal in the UK and in the US. It contains a chemical used in hair dye, called PPD. Lisa Butterworth, a henna artist, says that "people often get black henna done at tourist-heavy vacation spots."

Butterworth also gave tips on how to know whether or not your artist is using natural henna. First, ask if it's real. If they say it is and you're still suspicious, there are some ways you can tell.

First, natural henna takes about 6 hours to really set in and stain the skin, so if your artist says you can wash it off in an hour, it's probably the chemical stuff. Natural henna also stains brown, not black.

But, Butterworth says the easiest way to tell if the henna is natural is by the way it smells. She says, "Black henna smells chemically ... Natural henna smells of essential oils. It smells nice."

It will affect her forever

They're hoping Madison's scar goes away in a couple of years, but now that she's had an allergic reaction to the PPD, she's more prone to reactions to other things. PPD is found in hair dye, some sunscreens and many other things, so now Madison has to be extra careful with what she puts in her body and on her skin. Her parents shared that she has already had an allergic reaction to Penicillin when she never had before, even though it doesn't contain PPD.

Her mom posted on Facebook about the ordeal, and is warning others about the dangers of black henna. She said, "It's too late for Maddie now however, by sharing this post and spreading the word a little more, we might stop more adults/children going through painful burns and a life time of [allergies] to PPD."

This article was adapted and translated from the original "Menina de 7 anos fica com cicatrizes permanentes no braço por causa de tatuagem de henna" which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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Betrayal can be a big factor when it comes to divorce or breakups. But betrayal doesn't have to apply only to psychical acts— there are several types.

According to Matthew Hussey, author and "love life strategist," cheating is "whatever the two of you have decided is beyond the boundary of what is OK." Betraying can be physical or emotional.

These are some things to look out for when it comes to avoiding being betrayed, according to science:

1. People who have betrayed before

Some people who cheat ask for forgiveness after the act and never do it again. But unfortunately, someone who has cheated before is likely to do it again, according to marriage therapists in a Huffington Post article.

According to the therapists, people can change in some circumstances, but it's difficult. You don't want to assume they'll cheat again if they have before, or else you'll sell them short and you might miss out on a great opportunity. But be careful— if they blame their current partner for causing them to cheat, they probably won't change and they'll do it again.

2. Wealthy men and poor women

It's not news that rich men are more likely to betray, and studies have shown that it's true. The surprise, however, is that women who are poorer are also more likely to betray than women who are well-off. According to one study, the reason is that the woman is looking for a partner who will better support her financially.

3. Narcissistic and selfish people

Author Matthew Hussey explains that narcissists only care about how much love they're getting, and pay no regard to their loved ones. He said, "It's not enough one person loving them; they want to make sure that everyone loves them."

Selfish people do not care about their partner's feelings. They know it will hurt the other person, but they only care about how it will benefit them.

4. When a man's age ends in nine

This is really a surprise. Researchers analyzed information from a dating site for committed adults and found a higher rate of men who were 29, 39, 49 and 59 years old. According to the Wall Street Journal, people who were getting ready to close one decade and start another were more likely to cheat.

5. People who use a lot of social media

There is definitely a connection between people using Facebook or other social media and betrayal. According to Dr. Karen North, social media expert, "People who are so over engaged in social media activities are not as engaged as the actual relationship. They're too busy, they're too busy on social media."

Besides lack of effort in the relationship, the same article also talks about how extensive social media use can cause conflict in the relationship and can lead to divorce.

This article was adapted and translated from the original "Segundo a ciência, estes são os 5 tipos de pessoas que mais traem" which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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Kayley Olsson is a hairdresser in Iowa, who recently had a Facebook post that went viral, all because she refused to follow the instructions of her client.

Olsson started the post by saying this young client was one of the most difficult she's ever worked on. Olsson stayed at the hair salon for eight hours one day and five hours the next day to repair the badly damaged hair of a sweet girl with severe depression.

"I had a 16-year-old girl come in who has been dealing with severe depression for a few years now. She got to the point where she felt so down and so worthless she couldn't even brush her hair, she told me she only got up to use the restroom."

Olsson explained that the teenager went to the hairdresser because she was having school pictures that week, and she couldn't deal with the pain of brushing her hair out. By request, the girl's identity is anonymous, but Olsson made a huge difference in her life.

According to the Facebook post, "When she walked in [the salon] she told us just cut it all off ... 'I can't deal with the pain of combing it out.'" She then went on to tell Olsson she felt worthless because of it.

Those words broke Olsson's heart. She refused to cut all this girl's hair off, and instead dedicated her time to making sure this girl left the salon with confidence and great hair.

Olsson told BBC, "It took a lot of encouraging words, reassurance and just plain conversation to take her mind off of the pain involved in removing the matting and to boost her self-esteem and confidence."

Olsson said, "Her last words to me were, 'I will actually smile for my school's pictures today, you made me feel like me again.'"

The compassionate hairdresser ended her post by saying, "MENTAL HEALTH is a thing, it affects people all around the world and of all ages! PARENTS take it serious [sic] don't just push your kids off and tell them to get over something they legitimately can't. A CHILD should NEVER feel so worthless to not even want to brush their hair."

Olsson's heartfelt post received over 77,000 shares and thousands of comments from people who are facing other serious mental health problems.

The hairdresser also received many words of support and thanks from thousands of strangers. If you're struggling with depression or any other mental health conditions, remember that you're so loved and you're so important. And most importantly, you're worth more than you'll ever know.

This article has been adapted and translated from the original "Cabeleireira se recusa a raspar cabeça de adolescente que passava por depressão profunda," which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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Mother of 14

Suleman always wanted a big family. After having six children, she decided to do IVF to get pregnant again. To her surprise, she got pregnant with eight babies.

She became known as the "octomom" after giving birth to the eight babies in 2009. She didn't realize how much attention she and her babies would get from the media ... From day one, Suleman and her kiddos were famous.

While Suleman was in the hospital to give birth, a nurse called the press about the incredible birth happening - eight healthy babies, at one time! From that moment forward, the world has followed her story.

Now, eight years after the octuplets were born, Suleman showed a small part of her daily routine on The Doctors, and had each one of her octuplets on the show to chat about their eighth birthday.

One busy schedule

The busy mom doesn't have a nanny to help with the kids, so her days are pretty full. She said, "I do everything. I don't have any help. I've had no nanny since my eight were about two,"

"Every day I wake up around five and get the kids ready for school. I work with Aidan, who's 11 and is disabled, to get him ready, and one of my twins is autistic [Calyssa, 9] so I give her extra nurturing and attention. Then are four school drop-offs!"

According to People, Suleman spends the day cooking, working and exercising while the kids are in school. She said, "The ... kids and I are vegan - which means zero fast food - so I will cook two to three hours a day. The food is like a full-time job right there. It's non-stop."

Social life and dating

The single mother of 14 explains that she doesn't have much time for a social life because she's focused on her children.

"I devote my whole life to my family and that's the least I could do, because there's only one me and 14 of them. I have to give all my energy and all of me to my kids," she explained.

Whether you have one kid or 14, it's amazing how much mothers do to see their children happy and healthy.

This article was adapted and translated from the original "Conheça a mãe que teve 8 filhos de uma só vez; agora seus bebês estão bem diferentes" which was originally translated on familia.com.br.

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Many new moms think their babies just kick in the womb, but this ultrasound shows that there are other movements going on that we might not know about.

This viral video shows a very active baby who uses its legs to jump in the womb. Take a look for yourself:

What do pregnant women feel?

Moms love the feeling of their babies moving inside them. These movements can start out tiny and feel like butterflies, waves, a twitch or a nudge. Later in your pregnancy, you'll start to feel the baby moving more forcefully, and it can be uncomfortable at times.

When does the mom start to feel movement?

According to What to Expect, "Most women feel the first fidgets and squirms ... between weeks 14 and 26, but generally closer to the average of week 18 to week 22 (though variations are common)."

If you don't feel your baby move after that time frame, it's best to consult your OB/GYN.

A mother should always be attentive to her baby's movements, especially if the movements are dramatically decreased. This can be a sign that there is something wrong with the baby.

This article was adapted and translated from the original "Não é CHUTE! Vídeo mostra exatamente o que bebê faz dentro do útero" which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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A mother is seeking justice after a daycare worker nursed her child without her permission. The caregiver was caught on security camera footage nursing the child, according to ABC 11.

The daycare center is located in Carrboro, North Carolina. The recorded video shows the caregiver adjusting her blouse and approaching the three-month-old baby to breastfeed him.

The baby's mother, Kaycee Oxendine, said the caregiver asked for permission multiple times to breastfeed him to relieve the baby's constipation. But Oxendine said no each time.

"She said that she had a son and did I want her to put my child to her breast and breastfeed?" Oxendine said. "And I said no, that's nasty. We don't do things like that."

The woman nursed him anyway

Even after being denied permission, the caretaker took the baby and nursed him for several seconds after his mother left the room.

"As a mom, you've taken something from me ... I wasn't able to defend my child," Oxendine said. "I wasn't there."

Daron Council, the daycare director, said the employee was dismissed the same day. Oxendine wants to press criminal charges, according to a Fox News report.

Her son is lactose intolerant

The mother became even angrier because her son, who was born premature, is lactose intolerant. "Not only did you put your breast to my son, you also made my son sick because he's lactose intolerant. So you've put something in his body that his body can't digest," she told ABC 11.

"I'm not angry at the childcare center. I'm very angry at the employee. I do hope that there's justice for my son," Oxendine said.

The mother is not satisfied with just dismissing the employee - she wants the police to take action. Oxendine goes on to explain: "I would hate for any parent, any family to have to go through what me and my family have had to go through."

Common symptoms

Symptoms of lactose intolerant babies include:

• Diarrhea

• Cramps

• Swelling

• Gas

Oxendine already knew that her baby was lactose intolerant, but many mothers should keep an eye on these symptoms to identify this condition in their babies. If your doctor confirms that your baby is lactose intolerant, your doctor may suggest removing all lactose from your baby's diet. This includes breast milk.

Following the daycare incident, the mother said her lactose intolerant son became sick and she took him to a hospital emergency room to be checked.

The police's decision

Though the mother wanted the daycare worker to be brought to justice, police investigated the circumstances of the incident, consulted lawyers at the police department and ruled that no criminal charges would be filed.

Do you agree with this decision?

This article has been adapted and translated from the original, "Mãe fica furiosa ao flagrar funcionária de creche amamentando seu filho. O bebê teve que ser hospitalizado," which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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Stephanie Bruce, 32, is an Olympic-hopeful athlete, World Cross Country runner and the mother of two babies. She had two children within only 15 months-her oldest is 21 months and the youngest is 6 months old. The photos she posts on her Instagram account are going viral because they unapologetically show the unglamorous reality of postpartum that other mothers also face.

During pregnancy, Bruce developed diastasis recti, or abdominal separation. This occurs when the abdominal muscles separate to give the baby more space, forming a cavity in the middle of the belly. Diastasis recti happens to about two-thirds of women, making it hard to snap back to a pre-pregnancy body.

As an Olympic-hopeful athlete, Bruce is an active women to say the least. Her abdomen was well-toned, but all this changed following her pregnancies. She made a point of showing all her bodily changes to her Instagram followers.

"It was really hard physically on my body and mentally, and as I was going through some things trying to get back into training, I was like, 'Does this happen to all women?' No one told me all of this," said Bruce in an interview with People magazine.

She explained to People that she had a hard time running at the athletic level she was at before having children, but gradually she improved and reached her goal.

After pregnancy, she also had intestinal incontinence. "I was having a lot of bathroom issues, I couldn't control peeing," Bruce said. "So I was going to the bathroom on a run."

So, the athlete decided to share her recovery to inspire other mothers who are experiencing difficulty in accepting their postpartum bodies.

"It's been amazing to see the feedback from women," Bruce said. "I don't think I'm that inspiring, but a lot of women kind of felt like it is, and I just hope that other women feel that confidence, and post their baby bodies, and don't feel ashamed. These issues happen to all of us so I just hoped I could get the conversation going."

This article has been adapted and translated from the original "Atleta engravida duas vezes em curto período de tempo e percebe algo estranho na sua barriga" which was originally published on familia.com.br.

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If you can't live without your man, you might wonder if he feels the same way about you. Put those worries to rest, because if he does these six things, he can't ever imagine living even a single day without you:

1. He talks to you every day

If your husband can't go a day without talking to you, he will never leave you. Even if he is at work or traveling, he will call or text because he doesn't feel complete until he's heard from the love of his life - you. He loves when the two of you talk late into the night; These conversations are some of his greatest treasures.

2. He appreciates you

He recognizes your efforts, even the smallest things. He knows he wouldn't be who he is today without you and shows his appreciation by saying "I love you" and kissing you on the cheek. He always says "thank you", but sometimes he'll grab your face and whisper it softly, so you know he really means it this time.

3. He enjoys spending time with you

He always puts you first, and it shows by how happy he is when he's by your side. There's no one else he'd rather be with. On days when the two of you can't go out on a date together, he's content just sitting next to you while you read and he finishes up that last email.

4. He opens his heart to you

His is comfortable sharing his feelings and secrets with you because he trusts you enough to open himself up. You've seen his love grow for you because he's willing to share more and more the longer you've been together.

5. He has fun with you

Even with life's boring daily routines, your husband has fun with you. He'll make the most mundane tasks exciting and funny because he loves to hear you laugh. He'll hide notes in the bathroom cupboards, or draw faces on the eggs in the refrigerator. Even when he is stressed out and tired, he's ready to come home and see you because you're his reason to smile.

6. His future includes you

He'll include you in his plans because he wants you to be in his life now and in the future. He'll casually mention how he'd love for the two of you to visit the cabin he vacationed at when he was a kid. Or how one day he'll take you to that tiny corner grocery store him and his friends would ride his bikes to on Saturday mornings. He doesn't think twice about it because he can't live without you and wants you to be a part of his forever.

It's the small things that remind us we can't live without the other person. If you do these six things in your marriage, your relationship will truly last a lifetime.

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