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Pregnancy can be stressful at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic.
A fetus needs oxygen long before its lungs work and it’s exposed to the air. Some ingenious biochemistry explains how the mother’s blood delivers it.
New research shows that babies around the world love baby talk — and when adults baby talk to them it is good for their language development.
Society shapes people’s preferences and emphasises the value of having genetically related children.
At the time of writing, there have not been many published papers regarding breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most research is still ongoing.
You don’t have to be labelled with a mental illness to seek help.
Since an infant was found in a recycling bin last fall in Saskatoon, advocates have renewed their campaign for baby hatches, places mothers can leave newborns safely and anonymously.
We found that women who had sex at least weekly or monthly were less likely to enter into early menopause compared to women who engaged in sexual activity less often.
Childbirth used to be a terrifying ordeal. But women were surrounded by others – mothers, aunts, sisters – who brought love and experience. But midway through the 19th century, this changed.
Ancient farmers ensured their children were fed and entertained in a similar way to modern parents.
When there is no “village” to help raise a child, parents often turn to baby books for guidance — but they don’t always hold the best advice.
Despite what the statistics suggest, many teenage parents say having a baby has transformed their lives.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wish to keep the arrival of their baby private – and it’s caused some consternation. But this was normal for most medieval women.
Added to the complications of dealing with such a unique type of loss, is the fact that many people feel uncomfortable talking about personal issues with their colleagues.
Encouraging your baby to be active can improve their health in other areas too.
Many parents are told their babies’ smiles aren’t ‘real’. But there is research to suggest otherwise.
Breastfeeding isn’t easy, and that’s ok – new parents can handle the truth.
It’s time to normalise it.
Making mothers happy is important for the wellbeing of the babies. How can we do that?
Top contributors
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Applied Epidemiology, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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The Erdi Foundation Child Health Equity (COVID-19) Scholar, Centre for Community Child Health | Honorary, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne | Team Leader / Senior Research Officer, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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PhD Researcher, Nature and Function of Human Nonverbal Vocalisations, University of Sussex
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Neonatal Staff Specialist, Clinical Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology, University of Sydney
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Professor in eHealth (AI for Healthcare & Medicine ), University of Plymouth
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Associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor in Public Health Data Science, Swansea University
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Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Stirling
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Reader of Psychology, University of Dundee
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Research Officer at Medical School, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Channel 7 CRF Fellow in Medicines Use and Safety, Flinders University
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Associate Professor, Adelaide University