Pregnancy

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Why Women Don’t Lick Their Babies Clean After Childbirth

Many animal mothers instinctively lick their newborns to clean them. This act of grooming is important for several reasons. One, it removes amniotic fluid, which conducts heat away from the body and warms the baby. Plus, it stimulates the newborn and brings their attention to their mother. Another possibility is that licking removes the smell […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Nurse Discovers Colleague Was Premature Baby She Cared For 28 Years Ago

Every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 15 million babies born early (or preterm) – and this number continues to rise. Linked to that are preterm birth complications, which are the leading cause of death for children 5-years-old and under. But, what exactly does preterm mean? Generally, says WHO, babies […]

The Hearty Soul

The Hearty Soul

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