A few years ago, we wrote about a bill in the California legislature that would force all newborns to go through the “death-row” of a state prison.But now, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking to impose similar rules on newborns.The bill, SB 9, would mandate that newborns be given up to…
‘We are going to have to stop the death in childbirth’: How Trump’s death in 2020 could impact the future of women’s health
It was the end of a long, grueling day of political warfare as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were each expected to make a final pitch to voters in New Hampshire.But while the candidates delivered their closing speeches, the first major public appearance by the President of the United States since his inauguration, Trump’s supporters…
Women dying in maternity care
In the past decade, women in the United States have been diagnosed with pregnancy-related mortality at a rate four times higher than that of men, according to a new study.The number of women dying of pregnancy-associated mortality has risen by nearly 50% in the past five years, the study by the American College of Obstetricians…
When you play a game about childbirth simulator, it will make you think you are being simulated
The world’s biggest games maker has published a new game that asks players to play as a baby who is put into a hospital room to be nursed.The game, called Birth in the Hospital, is designed to mimic childbirth as accurately as possible.“Birth in the hospital is a simulated experience that takes the player on…
How is this different to childbirth class?
The idea of having to give birth is something many people find distasteful.But the class in which women have to give their baby a name and the ceremony that follows has also been a hit with many parents.“It is something that many people are more comfortable with,” says Elizabeth Kostesz, a clinical psychologist who teaches…
‘A woman who was raped at birth’ gives birth video interview
A woman who suffered a miscarriage at birth in New York City is sharing an empowering, inspiring video to show how she is recovering from the experience.In a video posted on Instagram by the mother of the infant, the girl, who was six weeks premature, can be seen in her hospital bed with a baby…
How to keep your newborn baby’s pain at bay
By Lauren WilliamsA mother of three is facing a barrage of media criticism after she wrote on Facebook about how painful childbirth could be.The post drew condemnation from people who said it was insensitive and unhelpful.Now, the mother, who is not being named because she has chosen not to be identified, is seeking help.“I had…
How to tell the difference between death in labor and birth
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSA woman’s first trimester is the best time to visit a midwife.If the woman is pregnant and feels that her labor is coming to an end, she may feel better about the experience.If she is not pregnant, she should not see a midwifery practitioner.But for a woman who is considering an elective…
When is childbirth a good idea? #BREAKING: The birth of a baby is an awesome thing, but it can be a big risk
Posted February 17, 2018 10:33:06 When is it right for a child to be born?What are the risks and benefits of childbirth?I’m here to answer all those questions, so let’s take a look at some of the best birth plans out there.Birth plan #1: Your own birthplan #1, your own birth.I’ll give you an idea…
Why I think the first childbirth without a tube is a blessing
I feel like I’ve always been a bit of a “blessed child”, I have a beautiful face, beautiful hair, and a beautiful wife, but my first birth without a C-section was the beginning of my faith in women.I had to give birth in a hospital, and there were no pain relief pills or any other…