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Depression affects how your brain responds to your crying baby
By Kimberley Smith on 23/02/2011 15:19:34
Mums with depression may process the sounds of their baby crying differently to non-depressed mums, find researchers
Mums suffering from depression find it harder to react to their babies because their brains do not respond properly to the sound of their babies’ cries. Researchers at the University of Oregon have found differences between the brainwaves
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Danielle Lloyd reveals fears her son could have suffered brain damage
By Kimberley Smith on 13/09/2011 17:14:51
Celeb mum opens up about her premature labour and the “most terrible” moment of her life
WAG Danielle Lloyd has opened her heart about the scary experience of giving birth 10 weeks early and visiting her preemie son in the neonatal unit.The mum-of-two revealed that she was rushed to hospital after collapsing with stomach pains 10 weeks
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PND linked to how negative emotions are processed
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 13:03:40
Your brain functions not your hormones may hold the key to understanding postnatal depression
Women suffering from postnatal depression (PND) process negative emotions differently to new mums who don’t have the condition. A small study has linked the way your brain works to PND rather than surges in hormones after having a baby.The study
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Newborn blood test could prevent disability
By Kimberley Smith on 14/05/2010 13:00:51
Testing blood from the umbilical cord of newborns could reveal likelihood of brain damage
A blood test, which measures the pH level in a baby’s umbilical cord, could be the next step towards preventing disabilities like cerebral palsy.One of the chief causes of cerebral palsy and infant brain damage is a lack of oxygen at birth. Doctors
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Fish oils in pregnancy may prevent early birth
By Kimberley Smith on 20/10/2010 12:31:00
Fish oils found to have no impact on brain function of baby (or mum-to-be!) but may reduce premature births
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may help babies reach fullterm, according to new findings. However, the research suggests that fish oil has no effect on your mood or your unborn baby’s development.The study of 2,000 women in Australia found
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MRI for unborn babies on its way
By Kimberley Smith on 26/11/2010 13:43:47
Researchers hope to develop a scan that can diagnose brain conditions in babies while still in the womb
A team of researchers is working on an MRI scan that will be able to detect brain problems in babies while they are still in the womb.“The research team has recently developed a radical new way of using MRI to produce 3-dimensional images of babies
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Unexpected mineral deficiency could harm UK fertility and baby development
By Kimberley Smith on 12/04/2011 13:30:22
Lack of iodine in women's diets could explain infertility and threaten baby brain development
of the thyroid gland. This helps regulate hormones in the body and is vital for fertility and conception. Iodine is also important in pregnancy for the growing baby, as even as small deficiency can harm brain development. But unlike folic acid, most mums
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Babies grasp number, space and time concepts at just 9 months!
By Kimberley Smith on 16/06/2010 13:02:10
Babies may recognise physical concepts better than previously thought, finds study
is “one great blooming, buzzing confusion” (as claimed by psychologist William James in 1890!). In fact, it seems that babies as young as 9 months may process information related to time and space in a far more complex ways than previously thought
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Pregnant women should eat more fish
By Kimberley Smith on 01/06/2010 13:51:02
Women should be allowed to eat more than 2 portions of oily fish a week during pregnancy
Nutritionists have criticised current government guidelines that recommend pregnant women eat no more than 2 portions of oily fish a week. According to their recent research, current guidelines do not provide women and children with sufficient omega
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Post-natal depression health pill on its way?
By Kimberley Smith on 05/05/2010 15:58:18
A dietary supplement may be the key to preventing the “baby blues”, finds study
for a supplement to ‘soak up’ excess levels of the protein found in new mum’s brains.About 80% of new mums suffer a mild from of “baby blues” with 10% to 15% going on to suffer from full blown post-natal depression.The psychiatrist working on the study
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