A birth plan is a concise document that outlines expectant parents’ preferences for labor and delivery. It is created with the help of doctors, midwives, and doulas, and includes preferences for conditions in the delivery room, care during labor, and guidance for unexpected situations. The plan helps parents feel in control and ensures their wishes […]
Birth trauma can cause physical and psychological injuries to both mother and baby during childbirth. Physical injuries to the baby can include abrasions, soft tissue and bone damage, while the mother may experience internal bleeding and tearing. Psychological trauma can lead to postpartum depression and PTSD. While physical injuries to the baby are estimated to […]
Certification is necessary to become a childbirth educator, with various organizations offering different types of certification. Hospitals and non-organizational entities hire educators, with different curricula for each. ALACE offers certification for natural birth education. To become a childbirth educator, a person does not necessarily need to obtain a college degree, but it is sometimes preferred. […]
An altered birth certificate is a legal document that has been changed and reissued, often used for adoptive parents to establish legal status. It can also be used for gay couples and transgender individuals. Some controversy exists among adoptees who may want to trace their birth parents. Altered birth certificates should be marked as such, […]
The Birth of a Nation, a controversial American film from 1915, is criticized for its racist content and false portrayal of history. Despite its innovation in cinema, many argue it is propaganda with no cultural value. The film’s controversy helped organize the civil rights movement. Birth of a Nation is a highly controversial American film […]
Gerald Ford was originally named Leslie Lynch King Jr. after his biological father, but his mother remarried and he took on the name Gerald R. Ford. He legally changed his name at 22 and found out at 13 that his biological father wasn’t Gerald Ford. He was never elected president or vice president and passed […]
To become a birth injury attorney, one must graduate from law school, pass a professional exam, and gain experience in medical malpractice. A medical education is not required, but familiarity with medical terminology is helpful. Internships and continuing education can also be beneficial. When a child is injured because of inadequate prenatal care or complications […]
Born secret information, restricted from the start, contains descriptions and test results of potentially dangerous technologies. Laws governing this type of information originated from US government actions during World War I and II. High-ranking officials are the only ones with access, and inventors must follow specific steps to keep details secret. Declassified items usually concern […]
Congenital anomalies are present at birth and can range from extra digits to incomplete brains. They can be caused by genetic conditions, environmental exposures, or have no known cause. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the anomaly. Congenital anomalies are abnormalities in the body that are present at birth. These include everything from […]
To become a midwife or birth attendant, one must complete a certificate program or attend training seminars. Nursing assistants can receive training from hospitals or community colleges. Certification is required to become a birth doula, and the process involves attending training seminars and participating in a defined number of births. The goal of a birth […]
Birthing centers offer a relaxed atmosphere for healthy women with low-risk pregnancies to give birth, but are not suitable for high-risk pregnancies or those requiring medical interventions. They provide prenatal care, encourage natural birth, and offer options such as water birth and the services of a doula. A birthing center is a health facility where […]
Complications during childbirth can put maternal or fetal health at risk. Pre-existing conditions like previous cesarean, serious illness of the mother, and multiple births can increase risks. Delivery complications like breech presentation, blocked head, and shoulder dystocia can also occur. Surgery may be required if labor does not progress or if there is a risk […]
Premature birth can be dangerous for both mother and baby, with babies at risk of various health problems. Doctors and mothers take steps to avoid it, and premature birth is defined as any birth after viability but before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature birth is linked to low birth weight and can cause health problems […]
Low-dose birth control reduces unpleasant side effects while being just as effective as high-dose options. It can come in pill, patch, or ring form and should be taken as directed. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections and should not be used during pregnancy. Low-dose birth control is a form of hormonal birth control […]
Pregnant women and their partners should educate themselves about common birth problems, including preterm labor, fetal distress, abnormal fetal positioning, shoulder dystocia, and umbilical cord problems. Doctors can provide treatments such as drugs, forceps, vacuum extractors, or cesarean sections depending on the severity of the condition. It is important for pregnant women and their partners […]
Birthing educators teach expectant parents about pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. They often teach childbirth classes and can also teach conception, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy courses. They provide advice and support to prospective parents and do not require a special license. A birthing educator teaches new parents what to expect during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first […]
Some women can experience orgasm during childbirth, which may be due to individual expectations. The pain of childbirth can be masked or combined with pleasure, and studies show that vaginal pain and tearing can be reduced. Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” is released during birth and can help prevent damage to the vaginal walls. Emotions and […]
Congenital eye defects can affect eye development and vision, and may be hereditary or caused by infections, medications, or illnesses during pregnancy. Leber congenital amaurosis, congenital cataract, and primary congenital glaucoma are common defects. Early diagnosis and treatment can save a child’s eyesight, but not all defects lead to blindness. Heterochromia and congenital ptosis may […]
Adoptees and prospective adoptive families can find a birth mother through adoption agencies, online databases, or search agencies. Adoptees in closed adoptions should try contacting their adoption agency first. Adoptive families can use agencies, advertising, or online platforms, depending on their preference for open or closed adoptions. Both adoptees and prospective adoptive families may wish […]
Adoptees searching for birth parents can start by gathering information from adoptee records, adoptive parents, and non-identifying information from state or private adoption services. They can also register with adoption research groups or hire a private investigator or confidential intermediary. Laws vary on what information is available, but adoptees can petition to unseal their adoption […]
