Childbirth

New research finds father’s prenatal mental health may benefit child’s behavior and IQ

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New research finds father’s prenatal mental health may benefit child’s behavior and IQ

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers evaluate the association between paternal mental health and a child’s development during middle childhood. Study: Longitudinal associations between paternal mental health and child behavior and cognition in middle childhood. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com Background Middle childhood, beginning at six years of age, is critical for every child … Read more

What is the course and stability of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period?

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What is the course and stability of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period?

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined maternal depressive symptoms in diverse observational cohorts. Study: Perinatal Trajectories of Maternal Depressive Symptoms in Prospective, Community-Based Cohorts Across 3 Continents. Image Credit: Pormezz/Shutterstock.com Background Maternal mental health remains a risk factor for adverse outcomes in the offspring. Yet, the contradictory data on prepartum versus postpartum … Read more

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

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Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy and its retention postpartum are risk factors for future metabolic and cardiovascular disease in a subset of women. However, there is little scientific support for weight management in obese women. A recent study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth explores the effects of a dietary intervention that led to losing … Read more