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Teen mothers in foster care have high risk of losing custody of babies

Researchers examined data on 576 teen mothers who were in foster care and 5,366 adolescent mothers who were not.

29 May 2018 5:53 PM

Exposure to epilepsy drug in womb can hamper kid's grades

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Mar 2018 5:26 PM

Study shows women that co-bedded longer were more likely to worry over their baby's sleep and think they are being criticized. (Photo: AP)

Mums who sleep with babies past 6 months are at double risk of depression

Researchers point out sharing bed may not only cause stress, but make it more difficult for parents to sleep well.

03 Mar 2018 3:18 PM

Mums always agree that babies make them feel worn out and exhausted and that their bodies are no longer the same post-birth. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds motherhood ages women faster

Study finds effects of becoming a mum ages a woman’s DNA more than smoking or being fat.

27 Feb 2018 11:24 AM

When an overweight woman delivered vaginally, the risk of her child being overweight was three times higher than normal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study

Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.

23 Feb 2018 6:33 PM

It's not rare that a baby experiences a stroke around the time it is born. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain's language functions get changed after perinatal stroke

hey also had some executive function impairments.

18 Feb 2018 6:29 PM

Having fewer friends, feeling less accepted can lead to feelings of loneliness and increases the risk of being excluded or bullied. (Photo: Pexels)

Preterm babies have fewer friends in early childhood, says study

However, these children make more friends and gain more acceptance from peers after they enter elementary school.

10 Feb 2018 10:07 AM

Tracking oxygen saturation helps identify vulnerable preemies

Find out more.

09 Feb 2018 12:14 PM

Parents must foster a rich environment and introduce them to historical inspirational dreamers like Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo: Pixabay)

Predicting today for a fulfilling tomorrow

Young parents believe that the new kiddos will have higher walls to scale for ever-increasing opportunities.

01 Feb 2018 6:27 PM

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

Here is what a new study has found.

31 Jan 2018 12:17 PM

Experts fear that with a growing number of youngsters choosing to turn vegan, there could be serious health consequences for future generations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turning vegan may make you stupid, says study

According to researchers, giving up dairy could drop a person’s IQ by 13 points.

26 Jan 2018 1:05 PM

These symptoms – including mood swings, fatigue and reduced interest in activities – can make it difficult for mothers to bond with their newborns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows babies suffer postpartum depression too

Studies show mother and child's cells are linked for up to 2 years after birth.

23 Jan 2018 3:15 PM

Previous research has shown that breastfeeding has other long-term benefits for mothers like a lower a risk of breast, ovarian cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding for 6 mos cuts diabetes risk in half: study

Researchers suggested that breastfeeding may unleash protective effects via hormones that act in the pancreas.

17 Jan 2018 7:00 PM

Choline is vital in pregnancy but many eat less than the recommended 450mg a day because eggs and meat are linked with high cholesterol and fat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having full English breakfast during pregnancy may boost babies’ IQ, says study

According to the researchers, Bacon and eggs are rich in the nutrient choline.

06 Jan 2018 11:38 AM

Eating egg yolks, nuts during pregnancy can boost baby's brain

Researchers from Cornell University conducted the study.

05 Jan 2018 12:09 PM

Here's the bizarre reason women are eating McDonald’s fries after sex

It just may shock you.

03 Jan 2018 3:19 PM

Race may matter in hospital care for preemies

They can also encounter longer-term challenges such as impaired vision, hearing and cognitive skills.

03 Jan 2018 1:59 PM

Milk adulterated with oxytocin should be avoided by pregnant women as it may lead to abortion and babies may be born with deformities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Look out for the impact of adulterated milk on fertility in Indians

Thus it is important to understand how adulterated milk can cause serious health issues in both males and females.

27 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

A doctor performing an abortion in such a case could face a fourth-degree felony charge and physicians could lose their licenses. (Photo: Pixabay)

New Ohio law bans Down Syndrome abortions

The law has been introduced in a bid to promote the lives of people with Down syndrome as lives worth living.

25 Dec 2017 12:40 PM

Folic acid, a type of B Vitamin, is widely used to prevent neural tube defects in the foetus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid supplements ups allergy risk in babies

You may want to avoid taking folic acid supplements during late pregnancy if you do not want your baby to be at risk, a study has said.

24 Dec 2017 8:00 AM

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