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·November 23, 2022·5 min read

Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

Expectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.

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·March 26, 2018·3 min read

Autism Like Behaviors in Children Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels in Mothers

Researchers have identified a link between low vitamin D levels in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and autism like behaviors in their offspring. The study reveals low levels vitamin D in mothers may be associated with altered brain development that can lead to social behavioral deficits in their children.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Breastfeeding May Protect Against Chronic Pain Following a C-Section

Researchers report mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months following a c-section were three times less likely to experience chronic pain than those who breastfed for shorter periods of time, or formula fed their babies.

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·April 30, 2016·3 min read

Breast Milk Linked to Significant Early Brain Growth in Preterm Babies

Preterm babies fed mostly breast milk during the first month of life have more robust brain growth than those fed little or no breast milk, researchers report.