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…
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How to choose the right birth certificate to have in the hospital
When your baby is born, it’s your job to sign it.You can choose to have your baby’s birth certificate made in your own name, your husband’s, or your child’s.Here’s what you need to know to make sure it’s right for you.What is a birth certificate?Birth certificates are the official documentation of a baby’s life and…
How to cope with a headache after a childbirth
How to manage a head and neck headache after childbirth can be difficult, especially when you are pregnant and have a history of headaches.The head and face pain can be severe, making you feel dizzy and disoriented.You may also have a fever and runny nose, which can cause your eyes to water.You are more likely…
Why the cost of childbirth is so high: Pregnant women are not covered by insurance
Pregaining from a pre-natal infection?Don’t feel bad for them.A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation says the typical cost of treating an infection before delivery is nearly double the national average for a woman who delivered in a hospital.“In the last decade, the number of births in the U.S. has grown by nearly 1…
Which hockey player has had the biggest impact on our nation’s birth rates?
The U.S. has the world’s highest rate of unplanned births per capita.Here’s how the top 10 players of the past century have impacted the country’s birth rate.1.Gordie Howe Gordie was the first player in history to score at least 60 goals and 100 assists in the same season.Howe played in all 82 regular-season games and…
How to get free childbirth crowning lessons for women with preexisting conditions
There’s a whole new wave of birth control pill classes available online for women who don’t have access to any.These free childbirth workshops have taken the concept of birth out of the realm of convenience, and they’ve created a whole different way to approach birth control.The classes are designed to give women with pre-existing conditions…
How to get a good night’s sleep
A new study suggests that women who have an uncomplicated pregnancy are less likely to experience pain during labor and delivery and to be diagnosed with pain during childbirth.It comes at a time when the U.S. government is pushing doctors to do more to improve the health of the country’s newborns, and a new study…