Medical economics
Sperm donation is largely unregulated, but that could soon change as lawsuits multiply
When Wendy and Janet Norman decided to have a baby, they went sperm shopping through Xytex Corp., a sperm bank.
Jan 19, 2022
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Health
Recognize every miscarriage as a bereavement, UK government urged
Miscarriage at any point during the first 6 months of pregnancy should be formally recognised as a bereavement, rather than an illness, as is currently the case in the UK, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson in correspondence ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Neuroscience
To baby brains, language is language, whether signed or spoken
Baby brains are hungry for language. New parents are urged to talk to their babies to help their minds develop properly. Now, a group of UConn researchers have shown that "talking" doesn't just mean speech—sign language ...
Oct 26, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More children are self-harming since the start of the pandemic: How parents and teachers can help
There has been a reported spike in young people attending emergency departments for self-harm and suicide during the pandemic. In New South Wales, presentations to emergency departments for self-harm and suicidal thoughts ...
Sep 8, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers develop all-in-one test for the avoidance of de novo genetic disease in embryos
De novo variants (DNVs), genetic mutations that were not previously identifiable in the family history of one of two prospective parents, may cause disease in any children they have. Where a disease-causing DNV is present ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Health
How to stop picky eating before it starts
Summer is a popular time for families to gather for picnics and cookouts with lots of delicious foods. But for parents and caregivers, even the most joyous of family gatherings can be stressful when you're dealing with a ...
Aug 17, 2021
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Medical research
Postnatal depression impact on digital behaviors and lack of resources for new dads
New parents often find themselves with negative self-image and feel alienated from support networks, new research has found.
Jul 23, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists create free tool to help new parents grapple with anxiety during COVID-19
In the best of times, the degree of worry can be intense, constant, and consuming. Is baby developing ok? Did I have too much coffee today? Should I have eaten that—was there soft cheese in it!? Is that person smoking? ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Health
Fathers' wellbeing highlighted; part of new interactive resources for new parents' mental health
On International Fathers' Mental Health Day, the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), in partnership with Dr. Ranjana Das and Dr. Paul Hodkinson from the University of Surrey, is delighted to announce the launch of three new ...
Jun 21, 2021
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Pediatrics
Depression in dads of preemies deserves more attention
While postpartum depression in new mothers is well recognized and known to increase if the newborn requires intensive care, depression in new fathers has not received much attention. A large study, published in the journal ...
Jun 18, 2021
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