For all $a, m, n \in \mathbb{Z}^+$, $$\gcd(a^n - 1, a^m - 1) = a^{\gcd(n, m)} - 1$$| Mathematics Stack Exchange
There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more — but today I want to talk about the signs you’re READY To be induced. They’re different, and I want to talk about why. All of this isn’t to say that there aren’t times that you NEED to be …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You’re wanting to go into labor (or prep for a planned induction) will nipple stimulation, (or pumping) put you into labor? It’s a great question. I’ll tell you what I’ve seen as a nurse, and we’ll dive into a few studies and what they show. I will say you may be surprised at how long …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Updated: January 2024 In Australia 34% of labours are induced (41.3% of first time mothers). When I first wrote this blog post in 2016 the most common reason for induction was to prevent a ‘prolonged’ pregnancy. Today the most common … Continue reading →| Dr Rachel Reed
This week’s Fiddler is a puzzle about adding digits over and over again. For any positive, base-10 integer $n$, define $f(n)$ as the number of times you have to add up its digits until you get a one-digit number. For example, $f(23) = 1$ because $2+3 = 5$, a one-digit number. Meanwhile, $f(888) = 2$, … Continue reading "How many times can you add up the digits?" The post How many times can you add up the digits? first appeared on Book Proofs.| Book Proofs
Updated: June 2023 Big babies are normal in well resourced countries. Over 10% of babies born in the UK and Australia weigh 4kg (8lb 13oz) or more. Healthy well nourished women grow healthy well nourished babies. Genetic factors also influence … Continue reading →| Dr Rachel Reed
Updated: July 2019 Amniotic sac and fluid play an important role in the labour process and usually remain intact until the end of labour. However, around 10% of women will …| Dr Rachel Reed
When it comes to a prenatal, you want the very best to support your VBAC. We tried both popular brands - Needed and Ritual - so you don't have to!| The VBAC Link
One of my favorite textbooks on algorithms—in spite of the fact that it's twenty years old—is Udi Manber's Introduction to Algorithms: A Creative Approach. However, I have never been tempted to actually use it in class. You see, the book's greatest strength is also its greatest weakness.| Teaching, Playing, and Programming