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Since 1985, an ideal c-section rate has been shown to be between 10-15%. That’s because as rates approach 10% maternal and perinatal outcomes tend to improve. But when the rate is greater than 10%, there is no evidence to suggest surgical births provide better outcomes. There are benefits and risks to both vaginal birth and cesarean section. Vaginal birth is statistically less risky than a c-section. In certain situations, though, such as placenta previa, placenta accreta, and fetal distress, a c-section can be life-saving....

Choosing Your Cuts Price is a good guideline, but there are others. Anything that says “chuck,” “rump,” or “shank” is a good slow cooker choice. One of the best cuts of beef for the slow cooker is the short ribs, also called flanken in some parts of the country. The shape of your slow cooker is one guide to what to buy. If your slow cooker is round, a rump roast is your best bet....

When my wife became pregnant with both of our boys, not taking a drink was a simple, small way I could act in solidarity with her. It was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made and even easier to follow through. In fact, I haven’t had a drink since, I don’t plan to, and I really don’t miss it. For some, it may be a bit of a trickier transition, given the social nature of alcohol....

When Courts Typically Get Involved Courts generally respond to a parent’s substance use either during a child custody hearing or when complaints about suspected substance use—and its impact on the children—are reported either to the court that issued the child custody order or to the state (through the Department of Child Protective Services). How the Courts Respond to Parental Substance Use Courts take action when substance use, in the form of alcohol and illicit drugs, and/or misuse of prescription drugs actually hinders a parent’s ability to care for their children or when the parent poses a danger to the children’s well-being....

William Shakespeare was just one of the many playwrights, poets, and novelists who made a strong contribution to the naming pool on the far side of the Atlantic. Juliet, of course, is a given, but we also have the Bard to thank for such widely popular names as Jessica, which, while found in the first book of the Bible, really didn’t become popular until Shakespeare used it in The Merchant of Venice....

Wooden window box Flower seed or plants: zinnia, verbena, marigolds Potting soil Plastic container small enough to fit in the window box If you live in the city or you want to see birds at your window, try a window box with a bird bath as the main attraction.

A Chicago mom confesses that her beautiful sixth-grade daughter cries in her room nightly, afraid she won’t look right tomorrow and she will lose her standing in her group at school. A teacher in Lake Placid, New York, reports that her smart 13-year-old son announced, “Mom, I’m going to fail that science test tomorrow. I just have to, or I won’t have any friends.” A need to belong emerges with a vengeance during early adolescence....

Directions The adult will need to manipulate the coat hanger until it is in a rounded shape. Cut nylon stocking in half and pull lower (footed) half over the coat hanger. Tie around the neck with the yarn. Cut out eye and mouth shapes from fabric and felt pieces. Glue them onto the stocking. Make a few masks so you can act out different scenes. When finished, your child can hold the mask in front of her face and pretend to be the character depicted....

When a student asked if he liked being gay, Gaita responded that it was a hard question to answer, but that he was proud of who he was. That afternoon, students carried home a note from Gaita, informing parents that the discussion had taken place. Newton’s school superintendent and many parents have thrown their support behind the teacher, commending him for the way he handled the situation. “Had he divulged details of the intimate affairs of his life, it would have been inappropriate, as it would have been if a heterosexual teacher had done that,” Newton School Superintendent Jeff Young told The Boston Globe....

But, as Anita Somani, MD, an OB/GYN with Ohio Health Physician Group points out, “Conception is not a perfect process.” If you are wondering why first trimester miscarriage may happen or what factors might influence it, be sure to read on. We turned to some experts to examine the signs and symptoms, the factors and risks that contribute to early pregnancy loss, as well as some of the myths surrounding miscarriages....

A common tween complaint is that parents or teachers yell at them too much. They are often very adamant on this point despite their inability to give examples. When pressed, they may bring up something hurtful that was said to them months or even years before, which you may not even remember. Even when your words and meaning don’t register, your frustrated tone may get through loud and clear. Avoid using an impatient tone to try to cut through the dazed state that is a hallmark of the tween years....

Although most first-trimester miscarriages are relatively uncomplicated—at least from a health perspective—you may want to know what to look out for. Incomplete Miscarriage An incomplete miscarriage is relatively common and means that you still have some tissue retained in your uterus from the pregnancy. The most common sign of an incomplete miscarriage is bleeding or cramping longer than would be expected after a complete miscarriage. If you’ve had a miscarriage, ​your doctor will tell when to expect the bleeding should stop....

Identical twins occur when one fertilized egg splits into two separate cells. This type of twin is half as common as nonidentical twins. Identical twins have the same genes and are the same sex, so they are very alike, although subtle differences in their environment can mean they’re not always identical in every way. Identical twins are known as “monozygotic” twins, since they come from one “zygote,” or fertilized egg....

Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials: 1 sheet brown construction paper Masking tape Magazines Scissors What is a more popular symbol of harvest than the cornucopia (horn of plenty)? Here is an easy way to make one. While you are working on this project, take the time to discuss with your child where different foods come from.

“I intend to survive this pandemic, and the only way I’m going to be able to do that is to extremely minimize my contact with other people,” she says. Donna is one of the 617,000 women who dropped out of the U.S. workforce in September 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number is almost eight times higher than the number of men who dropped out, at 78,000....

For me, the first step is always to decide what your parenting philosophies are, especially around sleep. How do you feel about night-time wakings? Do you want to feed your baby at night? Do you want to help train your baby or let them train themselves? These are all questions I have my patients ask themselves as they start to think about getting their baby to sleep through the night....

What Is a “Deadbeat Dad” or “Deadbeat Mom”? When a parent is ordered by the court to pay regular child support, yet fails to do so over and over again, he or she is commonly referred to as a “deadbeat parent.” This pejorative term is used the actual legislation of some states, and it is often misunderstood. Parents who want to support their children but are legitimately unable to pay may be eligible for child support modification....

I’m Hungry You can tell your little one is hungry when she starts to let out a rhythmic, repetitive cry, such as “wah wah wah .” She’ll also usually root around for the breast or start making sucking motions. Respond to hunger cries immediately. Crying is a late indicator of hunger and can lead to your baby getting too upset to eat or giving herself gas from gulping down her milk too fast....

How Is a Developmental and Social History Collected? A developmental and social history is usually collected by interview or questionnaire. Typically, a school counselor, teacher, or psychologist will meet with a child’s parent or guardian to gather the information. Why Is History Important in Special Education Tests? This information is an important part of evaluation because it provides critical details to assist in diagnosis. It provides information on any developmental delays, health and psychological issues, behavioral concerns, and family and cultural factors that may contribute to the child’s learning problems....