A mom recalls how, after giving birth, she experienced symptoms that were dismissed as anxiety but turned out to be signs of a life-threatening complication. Plus, a girl drew a very revealing portrait of her dad, and a tip for getting a good night's rest during the summer. |
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After Lindsay Herriott gave birth to a 10 1/2-pound boy in 2022, she was feeling swollen and tired, telling TODAY.com that if she laid down, it felt as if her heart was racing. She was told by her obstetrician's office she was experiencing stress and anxiety because she was a first-time mom. She later developed a "really heavy chest and an awful cough," spitting up blood on one night. A trip to the hospital led to Herriott being diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. |
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When a 5-year-old girl named Lyana-Rose was asked to draw a portrait of her dad for school, she drew ALL of her dad. "The school is gonna have a lot of questions for my poor husband. What can I say? My 5-year-old believes in accuracy," South African mom Lauren Gouws wrote in an Instagram post about the anatomically correct picture. Gouws has proudly displayed the sketch on her fridge. |
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In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep doctor explains why summer hurts melatonin levels and reveals an easy way to increase them naturally before bed. |
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Target Circle Week is happening now through July 12, and we've been working around the clock to track the very best deals. Expert Melissa Garcia and our shopping editors share the best finds, from $3 beach towels to an impressive selection of Vera Bradley Outlet discounts (up to 76% off). |
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This pan-seared cod with quinoa, roasted beets and saffron sauce from chef Preston Clark is luxurious and healthy. The earthy flavors of the quinoa salad combine with the subtle flavors of saffron and white wine to create a dish you'll crave. The fish can be swapped for other options such as halibut, salmon or black seabass. |
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