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Suing for Grandkids, Formula Shortage, Wordle Fetus | Rabbit Holes
Rabbit Holes are back! But for now, only in written form (videos are hard work y’all). First: what are Rabbit Holes? They are baby-related news or topics that I find tempting to follow down a research rabbit hole but must resist –for the time being– but I think are interesting enough to share. Parents in […]
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The Atacama Mummy
In 2003, in La Noria, a deserted mining town in Chile’s Atacama Desert, Oscar Muñoz found mummified remains in a leather bag, humanoid in appearance but only 15 cm (6 in) tall– it was a mystery. Scientists were confused by the skeleton’s apparent advanced age (developmental maturity) despite its tiny stature. Paranormal proponents believed it […]
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The Weirdest Cry For Help Imaginable: Vagitus Uterinus
A baby’s first cry has always been a symbol of celebration and assurance of good health– there’s a word for it: vagitus. Some babies may take a bit longer than others to start crying after birth but what about those who cannot wait to cry? Who can’t even wait to get out of the uterus? […]
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What Did Jane Austen Think About Motherhood | Pt 2.3
Welcome to the Baby Historian! In part one of this series, I covered the births of Jane Austen and her seven siblings, and the child care strategies of her parents during the 18th century in England. Across the five episodes of the second part, I will show that Jane’s attitudes about marriage were shaped– not […]
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Can Babies Breathe and Swallow at the Same Time? | Rabbit Holes #Shorts
Even you you know the answer, or are satisfied with my 57 second clip, I still recommend checking out the article as it discusses disinformation both of parents as well as pediatricians without specialist training. Sources: Vilensky, Joel A. and Patricia Henton. 11Aug 2021. “Can newborns breathe and swallow at the same time?” Contemporary Pediatrics. […]
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Instructions for Self-Management During Pregnancy | Sir Richard Croft | Primary Source Read Along
This includes recommendations on everything from sore boobs, sore back, morning sickness, varicose veins, insomnia, constipation, dizziness, fainting, nose bleeds and more. But, as always, these read alongs are for getting folks more involved with primary source material– and emphatically not for medical or dietary advice. Next week I plan to have the next episode […]
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Modern Day Child Sacrifice in Uganda | Rabbit Holes #Shorts
Sources and Links: AP. 5 April 2010. “Ritual Sacrifice of Children on Rise in Uganda.” CBS News. Biira, Winnie. 2 Aug 2019. “Behind the Drive to end child sacrifice in Uganda.” Children on the Edge. Moodley, Kiran. 15 June 2015. “Human Sacrifice in Uganda: ‘They target children; they catch them when they walk to school […]
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Mali’s Nonuplets | Rabbit Holes #Shorts
Sources: Ahmed, Baba and Tarik El Barakah. 5 May 2021. “Woman from Mali gives birth to 9 babies in Morocco.” AP. Chappell, Bill. 6 May 2021. “Nonuplets: Woman From Mali Gives Birth To 9 Babies.” NPR. Guenfoud, Ibtissem. 30 July 2021. “Mom speaks out about giving birth to 9 babies.” ABC News. Hanson, Kait. 30 […]
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What Did Jane Austen Think About Childbirth? | Pt 2.2
In part one of this series, I covered the reproductive history and childcare strategies of Jane Austen’s parents. Across the five installments of the second part, I will show that Jane’s attitudes about marriage were shaped– not by her desire to become a published author– but by her observations of motherhood, particularly the annual rounds […]
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Exploring the history of pregnancy, birth, and infancy around the world.
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