Scared of Giving Birth? You’re Not Alone, but Stay Positive to Ease the Fear
American Physiological Society (APS) via Newswise – Up to 60% of women experience some fear about giving birth, especially for the first time, but a new study shows why some women…
Poll: Almost Half of U.S. Respondents Demand Reevaluation of CDC Vaccine Schedule
Ramon Tomey via Natural News – In a striking shift, nearly half of U.S. respondents in an opinion poll now support reexamining the childhood vaccination schedule recommended by the Centers…
Postpartum Female Preference for Cooler Temperatures Linked to Brain Changes
Baylor College of Medicine via EurekAlert! – Mothers experience major metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to support the development and growth of the new life. Although many metabolic changes have…
Digital Baby Formula Campaigns Undermine Breastfeeding & Put Child Health at Risk
SciDev.Net via News-Medical – Breastfeeding saves lives. It is one of the most powerful, proven investments in child survival, development and health. A global resolution on digital marketing of breast milk…
Infant-Directed Singing Shown to Boost Emotional Health
Society for Research in Child Development via News-Medical – Many parents know that infants love to be sung to; however, there is limited prior research to show the long-term effects on…
Digital Pacifiers: How Screens are Rewiring Children’s Brains & Fueling a Mental Health Crisis
Lance D Johnson via Natural News – The research, published in Psychological Bulletin, exposes how digital devices act as “emotional escape routes,” soothing children in the moment while eroding their…
The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurship on Parenting
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – New survey reveals CEOs have it hard, CTOs find the balance, and surprise, surprise, it’s the toughest of all for women. Racheli Kogan is a partner…
Early Pregnancy Anemia Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Defects in Newborns
Wiley via News-Medical – We already know that the risk of congenital heart disease can be raised by a variety of factors, but these results develop our understanding of anemia specifically…
What Parents Should Know About Newborn Hearing Screenings
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles via Newswise – Early detection of hearing loss in children is imperative. Learn what the result of your kid’s hearing test means—and what you need to do…
Prenatal Stress Impacts Babies, Especially Girls, Later On
John Jeffay via Israel21c – Study finds that even before babies take their first breath, the stress their mothers experience can shape how their own bodies will manage stress. Experts believe mothers…
Fentanyl Poisonings Among U.S. Children Increase Sharply Over Eight Years
Taylor & Francis Group via News-Medical – Incidents of children in the U.S. being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl “increased and became more severe”, a new study reveals. Launched today…
Is Your Child Drinking Lead at School? Why No One Knows For Sure
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – It is no secret that ADHD is on the rise. However, the medical community has not yet identified a clear cause for the increase in…
Does Your Child Snore? When to See a Doctor
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Childhood Snoring Can Signal Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Sleep Apnea Does Your Child Snore? If your child snores, don’t ignore it. Consistent snoring in children…
How To Manage Parent Guilt, Burn-Out & Fatigue
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #499) and blog, I talk to Hettie, a concerned mother, about balancing work and play time with her children, especially as a homeschooling…
Baby and Adult Brains ‘Sync Up’ During Play
Princeton University via Science Daily – A team of researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable connections…
