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Study Examines Birth and Baby Bonding
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/09/2008 02:31:16
A small American study has looked at the brain patterns of 12 new mothers to see how the nature of the birth can affect bonding with baby
A small American study carried out by a team from Yale University has looked at the brain patterns of 12 new mothers to see how the nature of the birth can affect bonding with baby. They found that those mothers who had given birth vaginally were
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Baby bonding - by nasal spray
By Susie Boone on 21/05/2010 00:07:08
Unique trial in Australia offers new mums a spray version of 'bonding' hormone oxytocin
Mums struggling to bond with their babies are being offered a unique nasal spray to help them become closer to their newborns.In a world first trial in Sydney, Australia, mums are being given a synthetic version of oxytocin, otherwise known
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Know-how: Bonding with your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/01/2009 02:09:41
Whatever the nature of the birth or your experience of feeding, sleeping and living with your newborn, bonding is a valuable experience for all of you.
The moment of a birth, even if you already know what sex your child is, is a very special time. No-one needs to tell any new parent that. But don't forget, you continue to bond with your baby through childhood and into adulthood. Many
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“Dad” hormones help men bond with their babies
By Kimberley Smith on 16/08/2010 13:36:27
Levels of “fatherhood” hormones rise in new dads found to help them connect with their newborn babies
New dads’ patience, empathy and ability to bond with their babies as helped by two hormones commonly found in new mums. A new study has linked the rise in hormones prolactin and oxytocin to the behavior shown by new dads as they develop a
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Bond star reveals exciting baby news
By Anna Lewis on 28/02/2012 12:41:55
Die Another Day star Rosamund Pike is expecting her first child
Bond girl and star of Pride and Prejudice Rosamund Pike is “delighted” to be expecting her first child.The news comes just months after another Bond star revealed baby plans.Rosamund, 33, has been dating businessman and reformed drug addict, Robie
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Baby Beats deluxe Doppler on review
By ThinkBaby on 07/11/2005 11:21:41
Baby bonding or just simple reassurance from early in pregnancy
and listening to your baby's heartbeat in the comfort of your own home. The idea is that you can bond with your baby, along with the rest of your family, as well as reassure yourself that all is well with the little one and have warning if baby's heartbeat
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Making Music with your Baby
By Sarah Lawson on 02/09/2009 11:09:29
Just as cuddles, talking and singing help you bond with your baby, making music together is a great first activity
, you can use this to tailor your playlist, depending on whether it’s playtime or bedtime. Music can help babies to sleep, play and even improve bonding.Get stuck in together – Encourage your child to participate proactively in the listening experience
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Bathing with your baby
By ThinkBaby on 07/09/2010 01:43:44
Many new parents share a bath with their child as this is reassuring for a small baby in a big bath, and can be a lovely bonding moment
Having a bath with your babyIf you want to take your baby into the bath with you then make sure that the bath water is a comfortable temperature for your baby, around 32 degrees C, which will be quite a bit cooler than the baths you
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New Dad: Getting to grips with the new realities
By Thinkbaby on 30/01/2008 01:30:22
The bond between your partner and new baby may be strong, but that shouldn't leave any less chance for you to take up the parenting baton
Once you've brought your new baby back home it can appear as though there's not all that much to do for a new dad, particularly if your partner is breastfeeding. Baby cries, eats, sleeps and then cries, eats and sleeps again, and may seem at her
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What is baby massage?
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/01/2010 01:12:33
It might seem strange to take a fragile new baby and start pumelling him about, but baby massage is safe, reassuring for your baby, and a fantastic bonding activity you can start almost from birth.
There aren't many activities you can do with a new baby.Sure, you can go for walks as your baby usually slumbers, and you can read to him while he guzzles down a feed, but even before he's learnt how to crack his first smiles your baby can respond
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