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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Boy or girl? Chance of having a son or daughter is NOT 50/50

The human sex ratio has long been of interest to biologists, statisticians, demographers, sociologists, and economists. Here, we showed that within each sibship size, sex at birth did not conform with a simple binomial distribution and identified a significant intramother correlation in offspring sex.
Science
#memoir
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Writing

Writing What Haunts Us and Refusing the Tidy Narrative

Erica Stern's memoir "Frontier" creatively explores the complexities of childbirth and trauma through hybrid narrative forms.
#family
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sad For Ashanti After Nelly Said He's Doing "Nothing" Parenting-Wise Until Their Son Can Talk

Kareem is Ashanti's first child, while Nelly has two older kids with ex-girlfriend Channetta Valentine and also adopted his niece and nephew after his sister's death.
Relationships
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

The Camera Was Rolling When This Dad Met His Baby. His First Question Is Breaking Hearts

Jake McLane's immediate concern for his wife's well-being during an emergency cesarean highlights the emotional complexity of childbirth.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Meghan Markle Dancing During Labor Really Has Nothing To Do With You

Meghan Markle faces intense criticism and backlash for her joyful public moments, notably contrasting with reactions to similar behavior from other women.
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Contact Prints

"The work consists of over three thousand found photographs of women in various stages of labor and childbirth, attempting to apprehend an experience that language itself eludes."
Photography
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"My In-Laws Are Loaded, And We Never Asked For Anything": This Mother-In-Law Asked For Money For The Gifts She Gave To Her Newborn Grandchild

The OP's mother-in-law expected repayment for gifts and meals after childbirth, causing emotional distress amid their struggles.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Moms Are Sharing the Most Unhinged Things Their Husbands Said During Childbirth

Husbands occasionally make bizarre comments during their partner's childbirth, often using peculiar comparisons like livestock.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

What Is Hypnobirthing: 5 Techniques That Work In Birth/Labor

Hypnobirthing is a natural childbirth method that promotes calmness and confidence during labor through relaxation, visualization, and self-hypnosis.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bill would require health insurers to cover full spectrum of childbirth costs

Bipartisan legislation proposes full insurance coverage for childbirth-related costs, reducing financial burdens on families.
#motherhood
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Hailey Bieber Said The Thought She Might "Die" Crossed Her Mind During Her "Scary" Birth Experience

Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Mom shares what it's really like having a baby at age 51: 'And I don't know if I'm done!'

Grace Collins had three children from ages 44 to 51, advocating that age shouldn't deter motherhood.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Nurses' reaction freaks out mom in labor ... but it turns out her baby is just big. Real big.

A first-time mom, Pamela Mann, delivered a 13-pound, 4-ounce baby, sparking amazement at her size in the delivery room.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Hailey Bieber Said The Thought She Might "Die" Crossed Her Mind During Her "Scary" Birth Experience

Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Mom shares what it's really like having a baby at age 51: 'And I don't know if I'm done!'

Grace Collins had three children from ages 44 to 51, advocating that age shouldn't deter motherhood.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Nurses' reaction freaks out mom in labor ... but it turns out her baby is just big. Real big.

A first-time mom, Pamela Mann, delivered a 13-pound, 4-ounce baby, sparking amazement at her size in the delivery room.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Hailey Bieber opens up about her scary childbirth complications for the 1st time: 'That was not fun'

Hailey Bieber's journey through childbirth was challenging, marked by complications and a transformative experience affecting her view of motherhood and marriage.
#midwifery
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The private pain of prolapse: six things I wish I'd known from sex to exercise to mental health

Every new surprise from not being able to use tampons, to an almost constant cycle of UTIs felt all the worse for my lack of mental and practical preparation.
Parenting
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Glamorous maternity start-up backed by Chelsea Clinton sued for negligence: Court docs

Oula, a maternity startup, faces a lawsuit for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth.
#parenthood
#pregnancy
Healthcare
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

OB Shares Questions You Should Ask Ahead Of An Induction

Induction during labor can be a daunting topic; understanding the process and asking the right questions can empower expectant mothers.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Big baby trial gives pregnant women more choice

Pregnant women with larger babies can choose how and when to give birth to reduce risks of injury.
Healthcare
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

OB Shares Questions You Should Ask Ahead Of An Induction

Induction during labor can be a daunting topic; understanding the process and asking the right questions can empower expectant mothers.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

"April" Is an Unflinching Portrait of a Doctor's Fight for Reproductive Justice

"April" presents a raw and unflinching exploration of childbirth and abortion, emphasizing their profound impact on the human experience.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Battersea Power Station to host Peppa Pig baby gender reveal party TONIGHT

The Battersea Power Station will illuminate in pink at 8pm on April 25 to reveal that Mummy Pig is having a girl, part of a Peppa Pig celebration.
London music
#maternal-health
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Medical misadventure verdict recorded over death of baby girl following 'litany of failings' at University Hospital Galway

The inquest confirmed significant failings in the medical response during the first critical minutes of a newborn's life.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Husband Won't Have Sex With Me. The Reason Why is Infuriating.

Many men experience waning attraction after witnessing childbirth, as it may complicate their perception of their partner as a sexual being. Dr. Keith Ablow notes this is not uncommon.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Influencer Hailey Okula dies of complications from finally giving birth after 2-year struggle to get pregnant

Hailey Okula, a popular nursing influencer, tragically died from complications related to childbirth shortly after welcoming her first child.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Kylie Kelce Is Not Gonna Lie - Her Birth Plan Involves "A Fat Needle" In Her Back

Kylie Kelce emphasizes her right to privacy in her birth plan and her trust in medical professionals.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Hinge

"The door rattles. Blast of pain, and past the pear-white chill of the birth ward bustles this odd shadow down my legs and away."
Writing
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Suffolk County police help deliver baby girl after woman goes into labor on side of the highway

Suffolk County police officers successfully delivered a baby girl on the highway during a storm, demonstrating bravery and quick thinking.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

Ida Lock's death resulted from severe negligence by three midwives, leading to a lack of urgent care and basic resuscitation during childbirth.
fromDaily Mom magazine
4 months ago

9 Tips To Create Birth Plans: Templates & Tips For Success

Birth plans help expectant parents articulate preferences for childbirth, ensuring their wishes are understood while allowing for flexibility during labor.
Parenting
fromVulture
4 months ago

It Takes Two Puppeteers and a Custom Rig to Birth a Baby on The Pitt

The Pitt's birth scene offers an unprecedented, realistic portrayal of childbirth on television.
Women
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

We Really Need To Change The Way Everyone Talks About Tearing In Childbirth

Discussing childbirth injuries reveals deeper concerns about societal attitudes towards women's bodies.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The energy in the delivery room was insane': Maggie Shannon's best photograph

The importance of connecting with unique birth experiences capturing the emotional journey of motherhood.
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