If you served a homeless man and he couldn't pay for his meal, would you step up and pay for him?

This is exactly what happened to a waitress in Texas.

Maria was working her normal shift when a man who would soon change her life sat at one of her tables. The man was apparently down on his luck, yet Maria approached him as she did with the rest of her tables and kindly told him, "My name is Maria, if you need something let me know and I'll make sure you get it."

The homeless man noticed that none of the other workers would look at him and no one was offering to serve him. According to Fabiosa, the manager of the restaurant had warned his employees that if they served someone who couldn't pay, they would need to pay for the meal.

But that didn't stop Maria.

What happened next

After the man finished eating, he paid and left ... but first slipped a $100 tip and a note under one of the empty plates.

While the impressive tip was shocking enough, the note is what surprised Maria (and the public) more. The note said: "Dear Maria, I respect you very much and can see that you respect yourself ... It is evident in the way you treat others, you have found the secret of happiness, your kind gestures will guide and others who know you."

The card was signed by the owner of the restaurant

The owner of the place had disguised himself as a homeless man and went to his own restaurant to verify the quality of his staff and their customer service.

Maria didn't have the slightest idea of who he really was, but she never cared. She never discriminated against him. Her main concern (with all her customers) was making sure they were taken care of.

Her work ethic not only left her with a generous tip, but the owner also promoted her to be the manager of his restaurant.

Through her kindness, her life was changed forever.

A great example that we should all follow

Hopefully this story changes your perspective, not just because the homeless man on the corner could be the owner of the city or someone famous in disguise, but because they are human. We need to treat others with the same respect that we would like to be given.

Remember that crucial statement the note said to Maria; "You have found the secret to happiness." Treating our neighbors with the same love and respect that we believe we deserve truly is one the greatest steps to being happy.

This article originally appeared on familias.com and has been adapted and translated with permission.

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If you're a woman, no matter how old you are, you most likely have been or will be the victim of annoying (and sometimes painful) urinary tract infections.

According to statistics from the National Kidney Foundation, UTI's are the reason for over 10 million people going to the doctor every year - oh, and one in five women will experience an urinary tract infection during their lifetime.

With statistics like that, it's extremely important that you can identify the symptoms so you can receive the proper treatment and avoid complications that could affect your kidneys.

What is a urinary tract infection?

When bacteria enter the urinary system (the bladder) and multiplies, you get a UTI. Although most of these infections only affect the bladder, if left untreated, the bacteria can travel all the way to the kidneys.

Complications

If the infection has not been treated properly, the bacteria infects the kidneys causing a condition called pyelonephritis. This type of infection can be dangerous and can result in fevers and back pain. Healthlinealso points out that severe cases can be life-threatening, and that pregnant women are more susceptible.

What are the causes of urinary tract infections?

Although not all urinary tract infections are caused by the same bacteria, approximately 80 to 90 percent are caused by bacteria that live in the intestines, according to Medicine Net.

According to WebMD, symptoms include

• A burning sensation when urinating.

• Increased urgency to urinate, even when only a few drops or a minimum amount come out.

• Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen or back.

• Dark, cloudy or bloody urine.

• Fatigue or tremors.

• Fever or chills (this is a sign that the infection has reached the kidneys).

What to do if you have any of these symptoms?

The first thing you should do is go to the doctor. In most cases, UTI's are treated with antibiotics. Your doctor will determine the best treatment for your condition based on your urinalysis.

How to avoid this type of infections?

Women are more likely to have urinary tract infections because the female urethra is much shorter than males. The bacteria e. Coli, which lives in the intestines can be easily transferred to the urethra, resulting in infection (as reported by WebMD).

According to WebMD do this to avoid infection

• Empty your bladder frequently as soon as you feel the need to go; don't rush, and be sure you've emptied your bladder completely.

• Clean from the front to the back.

• Make sure you drink plenty of water to help flush out bacteria.

• Take a shower instead of taking a bath.

• Use the bathroom after being intimate.

• When choosing your underwear, it's better to use cotton instead of nylon. Avoid tight clothes that can trap moisture.

Some studies suggest that drinking a glass of cranberry juice a day is beneficial and helps prevent UTI's. Cranberries combat the proliferation of e. Coli (the bacteria that causes most UTIs), so maybe incorporating that into your diet can help.

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Bug bites often cause pain, but the actual bug leaves before the pain starts so the bites are hard to identify. In many cases, not knowing this information can complicate things, and sometimes cause serious problems.

Here are some bug bites you should be aware of and their symptoms:

Dangerous bites

1. Bed bugs

The problem with these insects is that they only come out at night while we sleep. When they bite, they let out a substance that numbs the affected area, making us feel the pain long after the bug goes away and we can't find it.

Bed bugs hide in mattresses, bedding, dark places and damp places. When they bite, they bite three or four times in one area on your skin. They leave red bumps where they bite and they cause a lot of itching.

2. Spiders

Two of the most dangerous spider bites come from Black Widows and the Brown Recluse. They also like to hide in dark, damp places, and these bites can be deadly if they're not treated quickly.

To identify a spider bite, look at the affected area. If you see two red dots known as "schematic points," get help immediately— especially if you live in an area where poisonous spiders are common.

3. Ticks

If tick bites get infected, they can be extremely dangerous. They can get into the nervous system and can lead to paralysis if left untreated.

If you've been outside for a long time in a place where ticks are common, it's important to check everywhere to make sure there aren't any ticks hidden on your skin. They can even get on your scalp, so you really do have to check everywhere.

4. Scorpions

You can identify a scorpion sting by a red dot with red surrounding the area. Another sign is very intense pain. In these cases, it's important to know what type of scorpion stung you if you saw it, how old the affected person is and how much poison was injected.

5. Bees or wasps

Wasp and bee stings can be extremely painful for some people, but their stings can be deadly to people who are allergic to them.

The sting has a red dot, and the surrounding skin becomes inflamed and discolored. If you don't know whether a person is allergic to bees or wasps, it's important to watch them closely. If the person is experiencing more symptoms than pain, they should seek medical attention.

Less dangerous bites

6. Ants

Red ant bites are usually quite painful and annoying, especially as the area becomes infected and inflamed. They usually look like a zit or blister with a surrounding red area.

Although the bite is painful, the pain usually passes quickly.

7. Fleas

You can tell you've been bitten by fleas because of the itch it causes. Just like bed bugs, these also occur in groups. Fleas can infect animals and humans.

Even though these bites are annoying, they're luckily harmless.

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If you know your man loves these things 15 things about you, you can rest easy because his heart belongs to you, completely.

1. Your body (completely)

Regardless of your measurements, shape, muscle mass or other areas you might deem imperfect, he loves you and accepts you as you are. Regardless of whether you gain or lose weight, whether or not you have makeup on or if you did or didn't dye your hair, he loves every bit of you.

2. What you think, what you say and what you do

A man in love wants to hear about what you think. He cares about your opinions and enjoys being with you when you're talking and when you're just spending time together. To him, you're the most fascinating person alive.

3. Your loved ones

Even if you two would rather spend time as a couple, he knows there are other people who are important to you, and he knows they make you happy. Your mister realizes you want to spend time with the people who are important to you, so he's there by your side for every barbecue, birthday party and casual get-together.

4. Your hobbies

Even if you just started playing the piano six months ago and the only thing you can play is "Happy Birthday", he loves listening to you practice. It encourages you to do what you love, even if you're not a prodigy.

5. Your nervous tic

We all have one - something we do unconsciously that drives others nuts. We may talk too loudly, use our hands too much while we talk, or maybe we're loud chewers. While everyone thinks it's annoying, your man thinks it's adorable (most of the time).

6. How well you sing

Not everyone has the most spectacular voice (myself included), but no matter who you are or what kind of singing voice you have, your man admires you for it. He loves listening to you sing in the shower, in the car and around the house. You're not Beyonce, but he is completely smitten with you and your voice.

7. Your strange interests in pets

Whether it's five cats or the puppy you rescued with only one eye, he never says no. He has always hated dogs, but he loves your one-eyed-dog ... because he loves you.

8. The ridiculous nickname you have for him

If anyone else called him Mr. Handsome Prince, he would hate it. But with you, it's different. Even sappy nicknames take on value and meaning when they come out of your mouth.

9. The food you burn

No matter how bad the food looks, however impossible it may seem to eat, he will make the effort to taste whatever you cook for him. He'll also lovingly suggest to go out for pizza when your recreation of a fancy French dinner doesn't exactly turn out right.

10. Your name

It sounds silly, but for some reason our brain has a very special place for the names of the people we love. Every time that he hears you name (even if it's on TV or on his long commute) he perks up.

11. Your "defects"

Something that might seem like a defect or quirk to someone else fills him with adoration for the woman he loves.

12. Your kisses

Your kisses are an intoxicating addiction for your man, and he has no intention on ever giving them up.

13. Your ideas

If a man loves you, he loves you for all your bright ideas - he's the first person to make your ideas actually come true.

14. Everything that makes you unique

He loves your personality and everything that makes you who you are.

15. The way you look at him

No one looks at them the way you do and it sometimes seems like you know exactly what kind of look will make them melt. Their heart is yours, completely.

This article has been translated and adapted from the original "Si tu hombre DISFRUTA de estas 15 cosas tuyas, te ama con TODA su ALMA (sin lugar a dudas)," which was originally published on familias.com.

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Keeping a marriage afloat can feel complicated and difficult for many couples. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, while 57 percent of men admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they've had, and 74 percent of men admit they'd have an affair if they knew they wouldn't get caught.

"Men don't leave. They just want it all," says an article published in Today, in which several women who have relationships with married men comment on how these men "never" leave their wives. Although this does not apply in all cases, it is very common for men not to leave their wives for their lovers. But why?

1. He can be himself

He has known you forever, and no one else knows him as he really is. You give him the opportunity to be authentic, because there's no part of him you haven't seen before. With you he, he is comfortable.

"Why would he leave his wife and kids?" says David Wygant from Your Tango, explaining how after being with their girlfriends, cheating husbands then get to back home to play with his kids and have his wife take care of his home. "It's the ideal situation for a guy."

2. He's looking for a "vacation" from his married life in the affair

Many times, a cheating husband doesn't go into an extramarital relationship with the intent to leave behind his family. He looks at the act as something without major consequences - as a simple vacation from his marriage.

Of course, these cheating men are in no way justified for being unfaithful. But in their minds, the situation is not as big a deal as it really is.

3. Divorce is very painful

"Why would he put himself and his family through that if he doesn't have to? You seem happy to see him when he can fit you in, so why would he leave his wife?" Explains Wygant.

Apparently comfort and having the best of both worlds, is one of the biggest reasons relationships continue. Divorce is painful, expensive, and emotionally draining. Why would he choose to go through that when he doesn't have to?

4. They still love their wives

It might seem improbable or even impossible, but it's not.

"Some would argue that if a man truly loves his wife, then it would be impossible for him to cheat," says Madamenoire. "For a number of reasons, I disagree."

Before you close the idea that infidelity and love can not go together, think about the times that you have done something hurtful to a person you loved. Of course, cheating is an extreme, but all the same, it's possible to love someone and still choose to hurt them.

5. Their children

In many cases, unfaithful men stay with their wives so their children can have a "traditional family." (At least that's how their minds see it.)

Most cheaters live in a reality that does not exist - a reality in which their bad behavior is totally justified. Common justifications are "I'm not doing anything that most of my buddies don't do," or "It's a man's biological imperative to have sex with as many women as he can. Why should I be any different?" as Psychology Today explains.

But can we do something to avoid infidelity in our relationships?

In my personal experience, I believe that HONEST communication between a couple and not getting angry when that open dialogue occurs is the most important thing for marital survival.

Reacting furiously restricts communication and secrets form. When this happens, unhappiness is almost guaranteed.

I always think about my relationship with my mother. Even today there is nothing I do not tell her - from my best experiences to the things that embarrass me by just thinking about them. I always wonder how my mother developed this relationship with me and I try to do the same with my daughters.

The secret is that she NEVER got mad at me, nor screamed at my confessions. She guided me and advised me, and I was open to her advice because she was always open to listen to me without judging me.

Marriage shouldn't be far from this. Always try to make your husband feel that he can be completely open with you because you are not going to yell and judge him.

The more honest and open your communication, the better your marriage will be.

This article has been adapted and translated from the original "Las 5 razones por las que los infieles NO dejan a sus esposas" which was originally published on familias.com.

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Clare Baumhauer, age 44, was diagnosed with cancer. Her story is going viral and she's pleading with women everywhere to familiarize themselves with the symptoms.

Clare has had itching in the vulva area ever since adolescence, but doctors always treated it as an irritation, herpes or cystitis, according to The World News. She never imagined how far off from the truth the doctors were.

Clare was frustrated and embarrassed when she couldn't receive a clear answer or solution to her problem, and she experienced her symptoms through adulthood. When she developed an ulcer and the age of 30, she went back to the doctor, only to be misdiagnosed with a type of sclerosis. Another ten years passed before the doctors correctly diagnosed her.

She was finally diagnosed with vulvar cancer, and her menopause came early because of the radiation therapy and treatments she had to go through.

The itch that caused the cancer

Clare was eventually diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus, a skin condition that increases the risk of vulvar cancer.

If this condition would have been treated early on in her life, her risk of cancer would have lowered. Her diagnosis started small, but developed over the many years she suffered from it. She had surgery to remove the affected area, but had to go through radiation therapy to completely get rid of the cancer.

What you need to know about Lichen Sclerosus

• It's a skin condition that produces patches of thin skin anywhere on the body, but it mostly occurs in the genital area.

• Women can develop this condition at any age, but women in menopause are more prone.

• Treatment isn't necessary in some cases, but you should still consult a doctor.

• There is no cure, but it can be controlled.

The symptoms

According to Mayo Clinic, these are the symptoms you shouldn't ignore:

• Extreme itching

• Discomfort or pain in the affected area

• Soft white patches on your skin

• Red, wrinkled skin

• Bruised skin or skin that bruises easily

• Bleeding, blisters and ulcers may occur in severe cases

• Pain during intimacy

If any of these symptoms occur, you should consult the doctor and mention all symptoms. Don't withhold any information.

What you should know about Vulvar Cancer

• The vulva is the outer area of a woman's genitals. It includes the vagina, the labia majora and the labia minora.

• According to the American Cancer Society, this type of cancer affects the major or minor lip.

• Risk factors include age (less than 20 percent of women with this cancer are under 50), smoking, AIDS, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (abnormal cells on the vulva's surface), Lichen Sclerosus, other types of genital cancers and certain skin cancers.

Is it preventable?

According to the American Cancer Society, part of prevention is reducing risk factors we can control.

Stop smoking, avoid casual sex and go to the gynecologist annually. Pay attention to the color of the skin, the appearance and make note of any changes. And of course, if you itch in that area, check with a doctor instead of buying some over-the-counter cream.

This article was adapted and translated from the original "Madre es diagnosticada con cáncer de vulva luego de sufrir de comezón en su parte íntima; los síntomas de este cáncer que se confunden o ignoran" which was originally published on familias.com.

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Marriage is much easier said than done. When we fall in love and get married, we imagine how wonderful married life will be. We think it will be perfect, and that everything will fall into place.

We think we'll always be happy, that our husband will always adore us and that it will always be wonderful. But, in reality, marriage is hard, and it can quickly turn into a nightmare if we're not careful.

But what happened to all that love?

Why is he different?

What happened to all the passion you felt at the beginning?

Why doesn't he enjoy spending time with you anymore?

If your husband starts to love another woman, there are a few things to remember. Learning why he's fallen in love and how you can get him back are key. Read from these experts and remember to not sacrifice your own happiness as you try to win him back:

When was the last time you were happy?

Relationship therapist Robert Weiss explains some reasons why men cheat. Things like insecurity or having unrealistic expectations might be contributing factors, but "for most men, no single factor drives the decision to cheat. And sometimes a man's reasons for infidelity evolve as his life circumstances change."

One reason may be his happiness in your current relationship. Men feel happier and more attached to their wives when they're able to make their wives happy.

We're always happy at the beginning of the relationship. We celebrate everything our man does for us, and we appreciate him greatly. After some time, we stop being grateful, start nagging and quit being happy. Of course it's unrealistic to be happy every minute of every day, but we should make a conscious effort to have a good attitude.

Even if you're unhappy, his infidelity is not your fault. If something he does makes you unhappy, let him know so he can change for the better.

When was the last time you prioritized intimacy?

When you start having children and increase your responsibilities, keeping the flame alive can become difficult. This is totally normal. However, it's easy to mistake intimacy as an obligation, and we forget how beautiful it can be.

Relationship specialist Aaron Anderson puts it this way, "To be able to talk to your spouse in this kind of vulnerable, intimate way creates a unique connection that you simply can't have with anyone else". Frankly, without intimacy, your marriage turns into just living together, like friends or roommates.

But besides intimacy, we forget that men and women both have needs. Usually women are the ones who need reassurance or praise, but your husband needs that, too. It's easy to assume he knows how much you care about him, but he can become doubtful if you never remind him you love him.

Don't forget ...

It is not your fault if your man falls in love with another woman. Marriage takes a lot of work, and it's up to both of you to make it work.

He has the same obligations as you do. He should make you happy and make life fun instead of making it miserable. Remember why you are together, what brought you together and why you love each other. Make your relationship a top priority, and work to make your relationship the best it can be.

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There are certain things men will only do for the women they love. Especially if he knows you're the love of his life, he'll be sure to let you know by doing these seven things:

1. He sees your quirks, flaws and imperfections as virtues that make you unique

The lines on your face, how you scrunch your nose, your disheveled hair and the way you look early in the morning are things that make you unique - and he absolutely adores them.

Only a man who's truly in love can see the beauty in your flaws and imperfections. He knows they all add up to make the woman of his dreams - you.

2. He knows you better than you know yourself

Men aren't known for being great listeners, but when they're in love, they pay attention to all the details. The man who loves you spends a lot of time with you, and gets to know you better than you know yourself. You'll never be able to surprise him because he'll be able to tell you have something up your sleeve.

3. He'll really fight with you

A man who truly cares for and loves you will fight with you. Even though it's not fun to argue, he knows he wants you in his life and you're worth fighting for. When a man has no real interest in a relationship, he won't waste time trying to convince you of something you're not willing to accept.

4. He's willing to sacrifice

Men aren't great at giving up. A man who isn't in love will never make sacrifices for his woman, because he doesn't feel the need to give anything up. His needs are more important than a sacrifice.

That being said, men who are committed are willing to eat your favorite food, even if they hate it. They're willing to sacrifice a night out with the boys to watch a romantic comedy with you. A man in love is happy to make those sacrifices for you because he loves you.

5. He respects you

Respect is one of the most important ingredients in a functional relationship. Respect is shown when a man accepts the woman he loves just the way she is. It is seen when he doesn't raise his voice, and when he doesn't embarrass her in front of others. It is seen when he prides himself on your achievements, and when the things that hurt you hurt him, too.

6. He will defend you

Even if you don't know whether or not something was your fault, he'll defend you. Even if someone accuses you of something you did or didn't do, he'll defend you, no matter what. If he knows you are guilty, he will defend your honor because he knows you made the right decision. He's there by your side to support you, always.

7. He trusts you

Many people think jealousy is synonymous with love when it's really just a lack of trust. When he truly loves you, he'll show it through freedom. He lets you spread your wings and fly, because he knows you'll always return. Trust certainly is a treasure earned over time and one that shouldn't be risked. He knows that, and trusts you deeply.

Do any of these qualities sound familiar? If your man does these seven things, you're definitely the love of his life.

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I overheard someone say this and asked myself, "What game?" Apparently there's a game we need to play to fall in love or keep the man we've already given ourselves to. In our eagerness to have the mister of our dreams, we make these five mistakes that actually turn him away.

1. We complain

Whether your relationship is just beginning or you've been in it for quite some time, one big mistake women make is complaining. We don't feel like we're receiving the attention we deserve, so we think it gives us the right to complain.

But complaints never help anything. When you first meet someone, you put your best foot forward to win him over. But when the two of you get more comfortable with each other, insecurity takes over and the complaints start to pile up.

This makes a woman look needy and desperate. While it's natural to want things to progress and improve, complaining is not the way to achieve those goals. Quickly, the relationship which began as a fairy tale now turns into a horror movie.

2. We try to get attention

In our desperation to get the relationship back to the way it was in the beginning, we get a little desperate. You tried complaining and it didn't work. If anything, it put more distance between the two of you. Now, you try to do whatever you can to get his attention.

You "accidentally" send texts just to start a conversation and have an excuse to talk, or you go places he usually goes in hopes of running into him. You become a bundle of nerves and insecurities, unlike the confident person you were at the beginning.

3. We make up stories

Jealousy is a monster, and it rears its ugly head in a new relationship. We start imagining things and making up stories, convincing ourselves our new man is cheating. In return, we try to make him jealous.

You think if you can manage to make him jealous, he'll go crazy for you. Whether you're pretending to be busy with a friend or flirting with your aerobics instructor, you want to make him think you're with another man so he gets jealous and wants to be with you.

Instead, be direct with your man instead of making him guess what you're feeling and thinking. If he's having doubts about why he fell for you, talk through them and show him the real you, not that jealous monster.

4. We change

Women also tend to mold themselves into something we think would be his "dream girl." You think you know exactly what he wants, so suddenly, you love his favorite football team. You love the places he loves, so you go there often. You love wearing flannel just like him, so you update your entire wardrobe. In the process, you destroy the real you and leave him with a desperate copycat.

The most important thing you can do is to be true to yourself. When you try to be anything else, the relationship is bound to fail because someday, he'll see the real you or you'll get tired of pretending to be something you're not. You deserve someone who loves you for you, so don't change yourself for a man.

5. We despair

If you think the relationship is ending, it's normal to be sad and worried. It's a confusing time, and while you might say you don't care if things end, deep down you know it's tearing you apart. You dwell on the question of whether or not things would have been different if you had done something differently.

If thing are officially over, it's fine to have a period of mourning, but don't throw in the towel too soon. It's OK to fight for your love - a man isn't going to want to stick around if he sees you give up easily.

When it comes to dating (and just life itself), remember to trust yourself, your courage and know that your worth is great. Don't change yourself or doubt yourself. Have patience, and the man you're truly supposed to be with will love you for who you truly are.

This article has been adapted and translated from the original "5 grandes ERRORES de las mujeres que DECEPCIONAN por completo a los hombres" which was originally published on familias.com.

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Kate Ogg from Australia dreamt of becoming a mother, and she was absolutely thrilled when she found out she was expecting twins. But when Ogg was told she had to deliver her babies at 26 weeks, she feared they wouldn't live.

The tragedy that turned into a miracle

In a video by Johnson's Baby, Ogg told her remarkable birth story. She said in the video that after she delivered the twins and found out she had a boy and a girl, the mood in the room shifted.

The doctor asked, "Have you chosen a name for your son?" Ogg immediately said they had decided on Jamie, then the doctor said, "Jamie didn't make it; we've lost him."

She held her little Jamie in her arms and wept. She asked her husband to take off his clothes and lie next to them because their lifeless child was cold and needed his father's warmth, too. The heartbroken parents held their son close so tiny Jamie could hear his mom's heartbeat and listen to what his parents had to say to him.

They talked to him

"We told him that he had a sister and her name was Emily ... and that he needed to look out for her ... we made a lot of promises." Then, the newborn started to move.

When the excited couple called the hospital staff over, the doctors told the unbelieving parents that their child was dying and that they needed to say goodbye, but Jamie's parents wouldn't give up. What happened next can only be explained as a true miracle.

Jamie opened his eyes and put his tiny hand onto his father's finger. He survived. Jamie is now a healthy little boy and lives at home with his twin sister, Emily, and little brother, Charlie.

How physical contact with your baby can change your life

Physical and emotional contact with infants and children is extremely important to their development and survival. According to Scientific American, "Many children who have not had ample physical and emotional attention are at higher risk for behavioral, emotional and social problems as they grow up."

According to Livestrong, creating a bond between you and your newborn is crucial. Not only does it help the baby's health and well-being, but it helps the mom recover from having a baby.

"This bond gives the child security and a feeling of closeness and serves as a stepping-off point for long-term feelings of self-worth. The initial bonding period also helps welcome the newborn into his new family and is the first step in providing the child with the innate knowledge that he is a vital, loved member of the family."

Moms, hold your babies tight and give them all the love you possibly can. It will do wonders for them, and can literally save their life.

This article has been adapted and translated from the original "Los médicos le entregan el cuerpo sin vida de su recién nacido, ella lo abraza por dos horas y deja al mundo en shock" which was originally published on familias.com.

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