c-section

Recovering from a C-section can be tough, and not just because of stitches. Women commonly experience bowel problems after a C-section because their intestines slow down or stop moving, creating blockages. This condition is called postoperative ileus; it can be misery, causing abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, and general discomfort. Revealing a relief for this issue, a report shows that chewing gum after a C-section may help moms pass gas, and you know how good that feels when you haven’t been able to break wind for a while. [1]

A study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that a pregnant woman can reduce her risk of needing a caesarean section, or C-section, by around 10% by doing 2 simple things: eating healthy and staying active. Not terribly surprising, is it?

If you’ve ever stayed in the hospital, you know you get overcharged for some ridiculous stuff. But one woman in Utah was allegedly charged nearly $40 to hold her own newborn.
Maybe you’ve seen a photo of the bill circulating on social media. Well, there’s more to it than what you’re probably seeing on Facebook. Here’s the story.