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…
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…
Babies at Risk: Glyphosate’s Shocking Toll on Birth Outcomes
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – We will examine this study, which observes the link between premature birth, low birth weight, and other peri/prenatal concerns associated with exposure to glyphosate and…
Better Sleep, BMI, & Glucose Control Lower Female Infertility Odds
Tarun Sai Lomte via News-Medical – In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the associations between Life’s Crucial 9 (LC9) and female infertility. Female infertility is…
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…
Too Dangerous for Ice Cream, but “Safe” for Newborn Injections?
Edit Lang via NaturalHealth365 – A shocking double standard is emerging in the world of chemical safety that should outrage every parent. Scientists have recently published damning evidence that Polysorbate…
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…
New Israeli Tech Doubles IVF Success Rates
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – The new method accurately identifying high-quality sperm cells without using potentially harmful chemical dyes. A recent Israeli advancement in fertility science may hold the key to combating…
Breakthrough Prenatal Test Detects 250 Diseases at 9 Weeks
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Israeli startup Identifai develops first maternal blood test to identify risk of 250 genetic diseases as early as 9th week of pregnancy, matching the results of…
IVF Pregnancies at Greater Risk of Exposure to Medicines That Can Harm the Baby
University of South Australia via Newswise – Pregnancies achieved through IVF and ICSI have the highest exposure to medicines that can harm the fetus, raising the chances of birth defects. A…
