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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Why does postnatal care only last a few weeks? New data shows it should be years | Devi Sridhar

Scientific progress and modern medicine have significantly reduced infant mortality rates since 1950.
More than a third of women worldwide experience long-term health complications after giving birth, often unnoticed by the health system. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Humans are one of the species that spend the most amount of energy on having a baby

Humans have one of the highest metabolic costs of reproduction among species. Total cost includes both energy in offspring and energy used to produce them.
Quantifying the real cost of reproduction can be complex and varies among different animal species due to various reproductive strategies and postnatal care practices. [ more ]
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