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It’s not often that an author’s name encapsulates the essence of his work, but due to his birth by caesarean section three months prematurely, Keret’s does. Because of his unusual birth—doctors said he would be still-born—they named him Etgar, which means “challenge” in Hebrew. His last name means “big city.” So his full name means “urban challenge.” “They can name sneakers after...
...national symbol of British endurance, is one of the most seriously afflicted breeds. As a result, endurance is no longer among the dog's most salient features. Bulldogs today too often have huge heads, short bowed legs and very squashed muzzles. Their pelvises are often so narrow that caesarean operations are necessary to deliver puppies. Says geneticist Malcolm Willis, senior lecturer in animal breeding at Newcastle University, "On a hot summer day you can lose a bulldog." Leila, who died before her fifth birthday, is a case in point. Her London owner, Ken Mollett, was not surprised. Even undemanding walks...
WAITING TO CONCEIVE About 25% of all babies in the U.S. are born by caesarean delivery,which means that many women then have to decide whether to have a repeat C-section or attempt a vaginal delivery for their next pregnancy. New research reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology suggests that spacing pregnancies at least 18 months apart may increase the chance of a successful vaginal delivery for a second baby...
...labor complications. In their book, Mothering the Mother, Kennell and Klaus compare labor in both doula-assisted and non-doula-assisted births and report that doula-assisted mothers made fewer requests for pain medication, had shorter labor and had fewer epidurals. They were also half as likely to undergo caesarean section...
...months-pregnant girlfriend; in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carruth, who was accused of setting up the drive by shooting in 1999 in order to avoid paying child support, was acquitted of first-degree murder. Adams died after a month in a coma, but her baby survived an emergency delivery by caesarean section...