Posts Tagged ‘mothers’
Depressed moms disrupt babies’ sleep
PENN STATE (US) — Women who are depressed are more likely than other mothers to needlessly wake their babies from a sound sleep out of worry. Continue…
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 15:18 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Mar 14, 2012 12:01 - 2 Comments
Baby ‘bibles’ set new moms up to fail
U. WARWICK (UK) — For 50 years, motherhood manuals have given advice as orders and set unattainably high standards for new mothers and their babies, according to a new book. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 12, 2011 10:40 - 0 Comments
Mom’s touch may lower drug cravings
DUKE (US) — An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study with rats. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 3, 2011 12:45 - 0 Comments
Mom’s nurture shields kids from chronic stress
CORNELL (US) — A sensitive, responsive, mother can help buffer the effects of chronic stress on the working memories of her teenage children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 29, 2011 11:21 - 0 Comments
Lead in moms hikes girls’ hypertension risk
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Pregnant women who are exposed to lead may have teen daughters with a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study. The same is not true for sons. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 29, 2011 11:47 - 3 Comments
Reality check for ‘supermoms’
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Working mothers who accept that give-and-take is necessary in balancing home and career are less prone to depression than those who believe they can do it all. (more…)
