(HealthDay)—Young adults raised by lesbian moms show the same mental well-being as those who grew up with heterosexual parents, a new study suggests.
Jul 19, 2018
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States around the country are making it easier for new moms to keep Medicaid in the year after childbirth, a time when depression and other health problems can develop.
Sep 5, 2022
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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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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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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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(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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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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It's increasingly common to hear about new moms suffering from the baby blues. But what about new dads?
Mar 7, 2019
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(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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Social media can positively influence breastfeeding related attitudes, knowledge and behavior, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Breastfeeding support groups on social media create a sense ...
Nov 8, 2018
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