Number of women having children in their forties trebles
July 11th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The number of women who are giving birth in their forties has gone up by almost 300%.In 1991, only 9835 women who were in their forties gave ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Kids may be killing your marital joy
July 3rd, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) While many of us may feel parenthood brings an unforgettable joy in marital life, a British study says having children could ruin a couple's relationship after ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Blogging de-stress new mothers
June 20th, 2012 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 20 (IANS) New mothers who read and write blogs are likely to be less stressed out, as they begin to feel more connected to their extended family ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Lose weight post-pregnancy - but don’t rush it
June 15th, 2012 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Gaining weight after pregnancy is natural. Then why fuss over Aishwarya Rai's extra pounds, ask health experts.Regular crunches, low-impact exercises and small but frequent ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Harmful estrogens persist in dairy wastewater
June 6th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Wastewater from large dairy farms contains significant concentrations of estrogens, also known as feminizing hormones, that can persist for months or even years, says a study.
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British working women quitting for childcare
April 22nd, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) A rising number of working mothers in Britain are quitting their jobs for childcare since its cost is going through the roof.Latest figures have revealed these ... Read more...
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High demand for child care nurses in China
February 20th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 20 (IANS) China may witness a baby boom this year following the common belief that children born in the Year of the Dragaon will be endowed with good ... Read more...
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Brazil wants firms to offer six months’ maternity leave
February 17th, 2012 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, Feb 17 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian government wants to increase from four to six months the amount of paid maternity leave companies are obliged to give new mothers, the country's ... Read more...
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Why mom wakes up when the baby turns
December 24th, 2011 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Ever wondered why new mothers wake up in the middle of the night when their baby stirs while the dads usually carry on fast asleep? The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Russia places boxes for mothers to drop off unwanted babies
November 8th, 2011 - 3:19 am ICT by BNO News
MOSCOW, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) -- Russian hospitals have begun to introduce so-called baby boxes where new mothers will be able to place their unwanted newborns, officials said on Monday.According to the RIA ... Read more...
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E-governance to wipe out touts in Tripura: Minister
September 15th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 15 (IANS) Tripura is pushing e-governance projects to wipe out touts who have existed for several years in various government services and the tax payment system, a minister ... Read more...
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Tripura mothers to receive health alerts on mobiles
September 13th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kumarghat (Tripura), Sep 13 (IANS) Expectant and new mothers in Tripura will now receive reminders on their mobile phones for regular checkups, thanks to a new programme launched Tuesday by ... Read more...
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New mothers in Australia suffer from trauma
June 1st, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 1 (IANS) About one third of all Australian women, with no history of mental illness, feel traumatised by childbirth and have to undergo counseling to ease their stress, ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
New mothers can learn from their babies
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) The best teacher for a young mother is her baby, contend experts who train social workers to interact with first-time moms.
"We like to think of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New mums labelled Dummy Mummy for talking only about their babies
March 31st, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 31 (ANI): A study of modern day parenting jargon has revealed that Yummy Mummy has been replaced by nicknames for women rendered brain dead or forgetful by their children.And top ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Parenting stress affects postpartum lifestyle of new moms: Study
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Georgia Health Sciences University researchers say that post-pregnancy excess weight is likely caused by the impact of new parenthood stress on physical activity.In order to emphasize the probable ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Breastfeeding not always best for mums
February 20th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that many new mothers are under so much pressure to breastfeed, they have been psychologically distressed by their experiences.The women, who all gave ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Enjoy every moment of motherhood, Jolie tells new moms
January 20th, 2011 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 20(IANS) Angelina Jolie has urged new mothers to enjoy every minute because she says it goes by too quickly."Just enjoy every minute of it because it goes so fast ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Babies can be given solid food earlier than six months
January 14th, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 14 (IANS) New mothers have been told to breastfeed their babies for six months only to prevent allergies, food aversion and even obesity but now research says babies can be ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
iPods filled with music could help patients recover from ops faster
December 26th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Apple iPods loaded with patients' favourite music could help them recover from operations faster.A trial will be conducted to test the theory that patients allowed to listen to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Heidi Klum factor’ pushing normal mums to lose weight post-pregnancy
November 15th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 15(ANI): Celebrity mums like Heidi Klum, who get back in shape just after weeks of giving birth are putting too much pressure on new mothers, a poll has found.Six ... Read more...
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New mums ‘grow bigger brains within months of birth’
October 21st, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): New research from the National Institute of Mental Health suggests that the brains of new mothers bulked up in areas linked to motivation and behaviour, and that mothers ... Read more...
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Women’s brains grow after giving birth
October 21st, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 21 (IANS) Having a baby may make a woman more intelligent. Research shows that a woman's grey matter - brain cells that crunch information - grows in the weeks and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Women facing baby blues process negative emotions differently
September 20th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 20 (ANI): Your hormones have nothing to do with those recurring baby blues, for a new study has found that the brains of women with post-natal depression process negative emotions ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Breastfeeding ‘burns 500 calories a day’
September 15th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sep 15 (ANI): Breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day, according to a recent New York State Department of Health campaign.As per the campaign and a recent ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mums’ sleep quality during babies’ 1st months not good enough: Study
September 1st, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 1 (ANI): A new US study has found that mothers do get sufficient sleep in their babies' first few months, but it is not quality sleep.Researchers from West Virginia University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Health visitors help mothers keep baby blues at bay
August 19th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) A research shows that health visitors can help new mothers keep baby blues at bay.
One in five new mothers fall prey to sadness, loss of appetite and feeling ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘Fatherhood hormones’ to help bonding with baby
August 16th, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Levels of the "cuddle chemical oxytocin" rise in new fathers to help them bond well with their babies. Fatherhood also triggers a surge in prolactin, a hormone more ... Read more...
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‘Cuddle chemical’ rush is what turns men into fathers
August 16th, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 16 (ANI): Why do men suddenly turn from macho to cuddly bears around babies? Now, a new research answers why.A study has shown that levels of oxytocin, the 'cuddle chemical' ... Read more...
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Gisele Bundchen calls for breastfeeding law
August 3rd, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has called for a "worldwide law" to ensure new mothers breastfeed their babies for six months after giving birth.
The 30-year-old became a first-time mother to ... Read more...
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Don’t eat for two, pregnant women advised
July 28th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) The traditional advice that expectant mothers should 'eat for two' is dangerous, says a report by a British government health watchdog.
The watchdog, National Institute for Health and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Rs.6.6 lakh corruption in scheme for Bihar moms
July 26th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 26 (IANS) A woman, as everyone knows, usually gives birth to a baby after nine months of pregnancy, but in Bihar 298 women claim to have delivered two to five ... Read more...
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Perfectionists at risk for postpartum blues
July 10th, 2010 - 11:31 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that new mothers who think they should be perfect parents might be at risk for postpartum depression.The research involved 100 first-time mothers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New mums in Malaysia going for placenta soup to retain youthfulness
July 9th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, July 9 (ANI): A Chinese sinseh has revealed that a number of new mothers in Malaysia are taking soup made from placenta in the belief that it will help them ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
A snip to help babies breastfeed
July 5th, 2010 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 5 (IANS) Mothers are advised to breastfeed for the first six months of a baby's life, but a simple yet often untreated problem can sabotage their efforts, according to researchers. ... Read more...
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