Health
Two million infant swings, rockers recalled due to strangulation danger
Millions of infant swings and rockers are being recalled because crawling babies can get entangled in straps that dangle beneath them.
Aug 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents
A new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of other adults predicts how sensitive and responsive she will be with her baby four months later.
Jul 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Five ways COVID-19 might reshape maternal health
For years, Illinois Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood has had a close eye on maternal health, rooted in the experience of grieving a close friend who died three weeks after giving birth to a baby girl.
Mar 31, 2021
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Pediatrics
Breastfeeding guide aims to help docs ease moms through tough first week
A new guide seeks to ensure healthcare providers are ready to help new mothers with the challenging first week of breastfeeding—and to address gaps in knowledge and support created in previous decades when breastfeeding ...
Mar 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why you should ask to be screened for postpartum depression
It's not uncommon for new moms to feel an emotional letdown shortly after baby is born. Though symptoms of these so-called "baby blues" can be wide-ranging, they last no more than two weeks and go away on their own.
Sep 25, 2019
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Pediatrics
Secrets to soothing a cranky baby safely
(HealthDay)—Trying to calm a cranky baby can be stressful for parents, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an important caution about what not to do.
Sep 5, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
As a doctor, I encourage mothers to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is affordable, helps with bonding and has health benefits for both the infant and mother.
May 29, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during 'fourth trimester'
The three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. However, in the months after their baby is born, known as the fourth trimester, ...
May 8, 2019
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Health
Returning to intimacy after childbirth
(HealthDay)—"No sex for six weeks" used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule.
May 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UNM researcher identifies the key to emotional stability for youth living in poverty
We already know that having the support of warm, caring parents is vital for many aspects of a child's development, particularly those from low-income families who face additional health and education disadvantages. Until ...
Apr 12, 2019
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