A baby is half the mother and half the father. Mother’s egg, father’s sperm. 23 chromosomes from mother, 23 chromosomes from father. So half mom, half dad, right? But are the kids really half moms and half dads? Do they have half of mom’s looks and half of dad’s? Will they have half of mom’s and dad’s personalities? Not really. Why? For starters, genetic science teaches us that the child takes the dominant gene from among two. Yes, there are dominant genes and recessive ones. And dominant genes, well, dominate over the other ones Secondly, it is proved that most…
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Ever wondered why labor is called ‘labor’? Well, not because there was no reason! Delivering a baby is some really hard work, just like doing heavy work (labor), but there is no need to be afraid of it! The thought of having a baby will pull you through, and a part of having a baby is going through the labor pain. The good news is that there are many ways to tackle labor pain and you can choose at your convenience. Now, you do not have to stick to one method of pain relief, hence you need to keep an…
Popularly known as NBS, newborn screening is a medical procedure where a newborn baby is screened within 72 hours of birth for any disorders or diseases that might affect the baby’s normal functions. Metabolic disorders, blood diseases, genetic disorders, etc. come to the foray very early if the baby is given an NBS. Doctors suggest it to parents if they suspect anything in the baby. The idea is to perform the tests and detect diseases, if any, at the earliest stage possible so that the necessary treatment can be provided at the very start of the disease and it can…
Being a woman, giving birth is the most extraordinary feeling in the world for her. The phase is a new beginning in every woman’s life. Along with happiness and joy, they have to endure a lot of pain and difficulties during childbirth, such as vaginal tearing. Vaginal tearing happens due to many reasons. So, at what level and stages does it occur, and how to prevent vaginal tearing during childbirth? We will shed light on all these questions and much more in this article. In This Article What is Vaginal Tearing? Is it Common to Have Vaginal Tearing During Delivery?…
Labor is described as a process by which a fetus is delivered along with the placenta and afterbirths. Most aspects of labor and delivery are within nature’s control, but sometimes nature needs a little push. When doctors determine that it is in everyone’s best interest to speed up labor and delivery, they may consider inducing labor. The medical practice of induced labor is typically recommended for a variety of reasons, most commonly when there are potential health risks to either the mother or the baby. Rather than relying on the natural onset of labor, medical professionals may employ pharmacological agents…
Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy are called premature babies. Such babies are generally underweight and find difficulty in surviving. Though many premature babies grow up to lead healthy, normal lives, however, a small proportion of them does not survive. Dealing with the death of a premature baby is an incredibly heartbreaking and challenging experience. It’s important to give yourself permission to grieve and to understand that your emotions may be complex and unpredictable. Remember that healing is a gradual process, and there is no set timeline for moving forward. Allow yourself to grieve in your own way and…