Health
Average age of new US moms at all-time high, now over 26
The average age of first-time mothers is at an all-time high in the U.S—over 26.
Jan 14, 2016
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Health
Why single mothers may need a nap
Who are the most sleep-deprived people in America? Federal researchers say the answer is clear: single mothers.
Jan 12, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Confidence in parenting could help break cycle of abuse
To understand how confidence in parenting may predict parenting behaviors in women who were abused as children, psychologists at the University of Rochester have found that mothers who experienced more types of maltreatment ...
Aug 29, 2015
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Health
Family medicine doctor talks about importance of support for breastfeeding moms
Most women understand the benefits of breastfeeding their infants, but there are physical and emotional roadblocks that can make it a challenge for moms. During the first weeks of a baby's life it is vital for mom to be able ...
Jun 12, 2015
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Health
Greater wealth equals better health for most Canadian moms and their newborns
Across all income levels, Canadian moms in better socioeconomic standing have better health outcomes than moms in lower socioeconomic brackets. The same relationship between socioeconomic position and health outcomes holds ...
Mar 23, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marital tension between mom and dad can harm each parent's bond with child, study finds
Children suffer consequences, too, when mom and dad argue or have tension in their relationship, experts warn.
Aug 5, 2014
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Health
Who is using MyPlate?
Most Americans know about MyPyramid – the triangle depicting how many servings of each food group you should eat in a day - but who knows about MyPlate - the circle showing what a healthy meal looks like? MyPlate was created ...
Dec 27, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study: Most twins can be born without a C-section
Expecting twins? You probably don't need to schedule a cesarean section. Most moms can safely give birth without surgery, a big study finds.
Oct 2, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Some parents want their child to redeem their broken dreams: New study first to test popular psychological theory
Some parents desire for their children to fulfill their own unrealized ambitions, just as psychologists have long theorized, according to a new first-of-its-kind study.
Jun 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is there a link between postpartum depression and the 'love hormone'?
UNC researchers are launching a 5-year study aimed at understanding the role of oxytocin in postpartum depression and bonding between mothers and babies.
May 10, 2013
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