clockThis article was published more than 8 years agoMany new mothers do not receive advice from their doctors on how best to care for their newborn babies, a survey released Monday shows.The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in the journal Pediatrics, collected responses from more than 1,000 new mothers across the country on where women […]

Home > Baby Friendly News and Research > Research > Research on Maternal Health > Research on Mental HealthPrenatal depression moderates the relationship between maternal trauma exposure and cortisol production and predicts breastfeeding behaviorTrauma exposure is associated with many negative outcomes for women during the prenatal and postnatal periods, including increased antenatal depressive symptomatology,  dysregulation

I’ve explored the science behind what makes kids happier, what type of parenting works best and what makes for joyful families.But what makes children — from babies up through the teen years — smarter?Here are 10 things science says can help:Plain and simple: research show music lessons make kids smarter: Compared with children in the

Key ConceptsServe and return interactions shape brain architecture. When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural connections are built and strengthened in the child’s brain that support the development of communication and social skills. Much like a lively game of

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On this page:Children gain weight as they grow and develop, so it’s not always easy to tell if your child is overweight. For some children, extra weight goes away as they grow taller. But some children who continue to gain too much weight over time may develop obesity. Obesity is a disease that increases the

For generations, rice cereal has been a top choice for babies starting solid foods, but lately there’s growing concern about what’s in it besides the rice: arsenic. UR Medicine’s Dr. Ruth Lawrence, an internationally recognized expert on breastfeeding and infant nutritional needs, offers some information and advice for parents. Arsenic occurs naturally in soil, air

OverviewPregnancy care consists of prenatal (before birth) and postpartum (after birth) healthcare for expectant mothers. It involves treatments and trainings to ensure a healthy prepregnancy, pregnancy, and labor and delivery for mom and baby.Prenatal care helps decrease risks during pregnancy and increases the chance of a safe and healthy delivery. Regular prenatal visits can help