Preterm labor comprises 12.7% of all pregnancies. Although the overall rate of pregnancy is decreasing, the occurrence of premature birth due to preterm labor in South Korea has been increasing over the past 7 years. Not only is preterm birth accountable for about a half of all neonatal mortality cases, the neurological deficits in surviving […]
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There's Now a "Parenting Calculator" to Quantify Your Household Labor
In 2019, the ongoing battle for equal emotional labor between heterosexual partners is one of the most contested feminist debates. In other words, most women are tired of carrying the burden of solving problems at home and at work while men only carry the latter. In Harper’s Bazaar’s viral 2017 essay, Women Aren’t Nags — […]
5 Signs of Labor That Are Not False Alarms
When you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, every twinge, cramp, and hiccup can make you think you're about to go into labor. And with so much misinformation about the signs of labor just a Google search away, it’s easy to get confused about what you're experiencing and go into a panic. “I counsel women all the time about labor, […]
4 acupressure points for inducing labor
Acupressure draws upon the same concepts as acupuncture, but it uses firm massage and pressure from the hands instead of needles. There is strong evidence to support the use of acupuncture for certain health conditions, but scientific research on acupressure is still in its infancy and has had mixed results to date. However, some studies […]
Types of labor contractions: What do they feel like?
Pregnant women may wonder if they will recognize their contractions when they begin, or if what they are feeling is premature labor. While contractions can vary widely, there are some common symptoms of each stage of labor. Learn about them in this article. Types of labor contractions Labor can vary greatly in its length and […]