Mom cuts son’s penis because she wanted a girl
January 17th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 17 (IANS) A young mother in eastern China has cut her son's penis because she wanted a girl, a media report said Tuesday.The 23-year-old woman, who hails from ... Read more...
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Depressed mum kills kids
July 30th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) A British woman suffocated her two kids to death after observing herself to have failed to be "the perfect mother", a court heard.Susan Talby killed her ... 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...
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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...
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No more kids for Billie Piper
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 2 (ANI): Actress/singer Billie Piper says she may not have any more children because she thinks raising a sibling for her young son could be stressful.The 'Secret Diary Of A ... Read more...
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Paltrow felt like a ‘zombie’ after suffering from post-natal depression
January 5th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 5 (ANI): Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her struggle with post-natal depression following the birth of her second child son Moses in 2006.The 'Shakespeare in Love' star ... Read more...
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Single moms can now compete in Miss Great Britain
December 4th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 4 (IANS) Organisers of this year's Miss Great Britain competition are trying to make the event up-to-date. They have scrapped an outdated 65-year rule that banned single mothers from entering.The ... Read more...
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TV presenter Gail Porter losing hair again
December 1st, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 01 (ANI): TV presenter Gail Porter is tensed that her hair is starting to fall again - just months after it grew back.Gail, 39, lost her glossy locks to alopecia ... Read more...
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Fish Oil Supplements Hardly Of Any Use During Pregnancy, Study Says
October 21st, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pregnant women are often given the advice to have fish oil supplements which are believed to accentuate brain development in the unborn baby while also helping ... Read more...
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Fish oil in pregnancy doesn’t boost baby’s brain power
October 20th, 2010 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Taking fish oil during pregnancy does not reduce the chance of post-natal depression or boost brain development in babies, research has shown.
Many women take supplements including ... Read more...
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Fish oil during pregnancy ‘does not cut risk of post-natal depression’
October 20th, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): There is no evidence to confirm that taking fish oil during pregnancy reduces the risk of post-natal depression, according to a new study from the University of Adelaide.Professor ... Read more...
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Myleene Klass denies post-natal depression reports
September 21st, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 21 (ANI): Pregnant Myleene Klass, who is going to become mum for the second time, has dismissed report that she suffered from post-natal depression after giving birth to daughter Ava.Rather ... Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Pregnancy complications linked to depression in mums
August 4th, 2010 - 12:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 4 (ANI): A new study by Dutch researchers has found that women who have complications in pregnancy or a difficult labour stand a much greater chance of having post-natal depression ... Read more...
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Britain’s fattest woman dies
July 26th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Britain's fattest woman has died from a heart attack after her family smuggled takeaways and junk food into her hospital room, a media report said Monday.
Junk food addict ... Read more...
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Britain’s fattest woman claims she’s been left to die
July 15th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 15 (ANI): Britain's fattest woman, weighing 45 stone, has claimed that she has been left to die.Mother-of-four Sharon Mevsimler said that doctors have told her she's too big for life-saving ... Read more...
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Fathers shouldn’t leave parenting and household tasks only to mothers
June 14th, 2010 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): A new book has said that fathers must not leave all parenting and household tasks only to mothers, claiming that half of relationships suffer following the birth of ... Read more...
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One in 10 fathers get baby blues, shows study
May 20th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) A recent study has revealed that men are as likely as women to suffer from post-natal depression.
According to the study, done by the Eastern Virginia Medical School, one ... Read more...
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Billie Piper opens up about her struggle with postnatal depression
April 5th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 5 (ANI): English actress Billie Piper has opened up about her struggle with postnatal depression following her son's birth.Piper, 27, who went through a difficult 26-hour labour and emergency ... Read more...
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New mums can beat the blues with exercise
April 2nd, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 2 (IANS) New mums can beat the blues and increase their well-being with exercise, says a new study.
In a first study of its kind, 161 postnatal women with no previous ... Read more...
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Brooke Shields contemplated suicide after first baby
November 18th, 2009 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Brooke Shields has revealed she wanted to take her own life when she first became a mother because she was suffering from severe post-natal depression.
The ... Read more...
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Baby Spice’s son “in love” with Sporty Spice’s daughter
October 31st, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 31 (ANI): Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton has said that her two-year-old son Beau is in love with her band mate Melanie Brown's nine-month-old daughter Scarlet.The pop stars noticed ... Read more...
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Katie Price blames Peter Andre for depression
August 9th, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 9 (ANI): Katie Price believes that her estranged husband Peter Andre is responsible for her unhappiness and depression.The hottie allegedly claims to have suffered from post-natal depression following the birth ... Read more...
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Katie Price blames Peter Andre for depression
August 8th, 2009 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre's estranged wife, model Katie Price, has blamed him for causing unhappiness and depression in her life.
Referring to a holiday in the Maldives she went on ... Read more...
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Psychiatric disorders common in adults who have had anorexia
March 27th, 2009 - 11:18 am ICT by ANI
Washington, March 27 (ANI): After studying 51 teenagers with anorexia nervosa and an equal number of healthy persons for a number of years, a team of Swedish scientists have come to the ... Read more...
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Tom Cruise given tips on putting breaks on bizarre behaviour
January 27th, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 27 (ANI): PR experts looking after Hollywood star Tom Cruise have drawn a long list of his bizarre behaviour, which they say the actor should avoid to prevent his ... Read more...
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Mums psychological support can help mums beat baby blues
January 16th, 2009 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 16 (ANI): A new study has shown that psychological support from other new mothers can almost halve a womans risk of postnatal depression.About 13 percent women experience postnatal depression ... Read more...
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I’m at ease with my looks post motherhood: Jolie(Lead)
November 24th, 2008 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says becoming a mother made her feel more secure and, for the first time, at ease with her looks. "I know this is going ... Read more...
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I am at ease with my looks: Angelina Jolie
November 24th, 2008 - 10:09 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Dispelling rumours of post-natal depression and marital rifts, Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says becoming a mother made her feel more secure and, for the first time, at ease ... Read more...
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Blame your genes for post-natal depression
November 3rd, 2008 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 3 (ANI): The most acute form of post-natal depression might be linked to genes, says researchers.The study led by Cardiff University, Birmingham University and Trinity College, Dublin suggests that ... Read more...
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Gorgeous Angelina goes for a stroll
October 9th, 2008 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Angelina Jolie was spotted with her children Pax, Shiloh and Zahara on the streets of New Orleans and she was looking more gorgeous than ever, setting at rest ... Read more...
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Angelina Jolie looks gorgeous despite rumours of baby blues
October 9th, 2008 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 9 (ANI): American actress Angelina Jolie appeared gorgeous despite the rumours that she''s on the brink of baby blues despair, when she was seen on an outing with her ... Read more...
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Trescothick thought he was going to die
September 26th, 2008 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.26 (ANI): Somerset and former England opener Marcus Trescothick says that he is only now making a recovery after his desperate battle with depression.
In an interview with The Independent, he ... Read more...
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Madonna helped Paltrow get over post-natal depression
September 20th, 2008 - 1:32 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow says her friend and pop superstar Madonna helped her overcome post-natal depression following the birth of her second child.Paltrow had the baby blues after ... Read more...
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