July 6, 2021 — Postpartum depression isn’t just something new mothers can get. Turns out it can affect new fathers, too, according to a new study. Michael W., a 38-year-old New Jersey-based attorney, and his wife had been excitedly planning for the birth of their baby and were overjoyed when she was born. … Read more
“The severity of a pandemic, the disparities that continue to exist, as well as shutdown of fertility services and a shutdown of immigration, which is a big contributor to birth rate, are all factors linked to the significant decline in births,” Gupta said. “So, it’s not unexpected. The numbers have been declining in the … Read more
As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid. Source link
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. Source link
Scientists in the UK have demonstrated technology that could allow us to better understand a baby’s brain during moments of natural activity. The brain imaging technology has been developed by teams from UCL, Cambridge University, the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge and Gowerlabs. It uses high-density diffuse optical tomography (HD-DOT) and has been tested on six-month … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted microplastics along with the nourishing formula, a new study warns. High levels of microplastic particles are released from baby bottles during formula preparation, researchers … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents are usually pleased when their newborn seems big and strong, but new research suggests that large babies may be at higher risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation later in life. Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is the … Read more
Image copyright Getty Images Introducing gluten to a baby’s diet before six months may prevent children developing coeliac disease, research suggests. The findings are “really exciting” but larger trials are needed before any benefits can be confirmed, says the King’s College London team. Current advice is that babies should only be given solids from six … Read more
[QUIET MUSIC] I got a consult in the neonatal intensive care unit on a baby who had been there for almost a year in a kind of common story with multiple problems. And this doctor looked at me and said, “We don’t think the parents understand how serious things are.” And I said, “OK. Well, … Read more