The birth of a baby girl who suffered a severe head injury at age five has sparked new interest in the controversial use of caesarean sections in the United States.In January 2016, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a report that concluded that there was no scientific basis for caesarian section use in…
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Why the New York Times’ birth statistics aren’t as good as they seem
NEW YORK — The New York City Times is not quite the baby boom generation it once was.The Times has lost its footing in a crowded, changing, and rapidly changing world.It is also losing some of its mojo.Its headline headline for the week was: “Births and Deaths: Is the Times Finally Back?”It was a bold,…
How to Play the Birth of a Baby
With no pre-birth interviews, you’re left with only the word “birth” as your first clue to the story of the baby you’ll soon be watching.The game uses an online database of more than 8,000 videos from around the world to give you a taste of what the experience might be like.You don’t need to know…
How to talk to your doctor about vaginal childbirth
An online video that has been making the rounds of the internet is a powerful reminder to talk with your doctor before having a baby.It’s also an excellent reminder to ask questions about how childbirth will work and how you can take part.Read moreThe video, called “Vaginal Birth: How to Talk to Your Doctor,” features…
“It’s like a bomb went off”: How to tell when a child is experiencing kidney stones and how to treat it
It’s a scary, scary world.There are kids, there are babies, there’s everything.And when a parent or caregiver is feeling overwhelmed and/or overwhelmed by a child’s condition, it’s important to know what to look for and how the symptoms and treatments work.But first things first: When it comes to the kidneys, there is no such thing…
How to survive childbirth without hurting your baby
By now, you’re probably well aware of how many babies you’ll have in your lifetime.But how do you decide when it’s safe to have another one?The answer lies in the newborns you have, and the babies you want.To get a clearer picture of what your future childbearing may look like, New Scientist compiled data on…
How to survive childbirth without hurting your baby
By now, you’re probably well aware of how many babies you’ll have in your lifetime.But how do you decide when it’s safe to have another one?The answer lies in the newborns you have, and the babies you want.To get a clearer picture of what your future childbearing may look like, New Scientist compiled data on…
How to survive childbirth without hurting your baby
By now, you’re probably well aware of how many babies you’ll have in your lifetime.But how do you decide when it’s safe to have another one?The answer lies in the newborns you have, and the babies you want.To get a clearer picture of what your future childbearing may look like, New Scientist compiled data on…
Which quotes do you like most?
Here’s a look at the most commonly cited quotes in the healthcare industry and what you can do to use them.1.“The body is the most important part of a life.”— Dr. Martin Seligman, University of Texas Medical BranchDr.Martin “Marge” Seligmans famous quote was first attributed to Dr. Samuel Francis, an early 20th century obstetrician.Dr. Francis…