childbirth simulation

A newly-developed computer software combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a fetus will help physicians better assess a woman’s potential for a difficult childbirth.

A woman in Henan, China, subjected her boyfriend to a three-hour childbirth simulation, resulting in severe abdominal pain and emergency surgery for him. The man's mother called off the engagement and threatened legal action. The woman shared the incident online, facing heavy criticism for the extreme nature of the experiment and its serious consequences.

The on-field theatrics and fake cries of pain from the likes of Neymar and Mbappe may have left football fans frustrated this World Cup season, but such behaviour possibly aided our ancestors’ survival and helped human speech evolve, a study has found.

The possibility of human reproduction in space raises significant biological and technological challenges. Microgravity impacts fetal development and poses logistical difficulties for childbirth, while cosmic radiation threatens DNA and increases the risk of miscarriage and developmental abnormalities. Protecting against radiation and understanding the effects of weightlessness on fetal and infant development are crucial before attempting space pregnancy.

Kishida’s government in December adopted key security and defense reforms, including a counterstrike capability that makes a break from the country’s exclusively self-defense-only postwar principle. Japan says the current deployment of missile interceptors is insufficient to defend it from rapid weapons advancement in China and North Korea.

Couvade syndrome, also known as sympathetic pregnancy, is when expectant fathers experience symptoms similar to those of their pregnant partners. These symptoms can be physical, such as nausea and weight gain, or psychological, including mood swings and anxiety. The phenomenon highlights the strong emotional and psychological bond between partners during pregnancy.