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‘Welcome to Your Child’s Brain’: A GoodTherapy.org Review August 15, 2012 . 6 Comments
Parenting books are some of the most popular bookstore selections among middle-class, educated people. But in this sea of finger-wagging, cautionary parenting tales, it’s easy to forget ... Read More
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In Parents of Premature Babies, Feelings of Guilt May Lead to Depression August 6, 2012 . 7 Comments
New parents experience an enormous amount of stress. The birth process and transition into parenthood can create a wave of emotions in new parents. However, for parents whose child is born ... Read More
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Men Becoming Fathers July 27, 2012 . 7 Comments
Men facing ambivalence about their roles as fathers can feel terrifically alone in their struggles. Their life transitions are far removed from those of their mate, and there are very few ... Read More
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Can Musical Training Help a Depressed Mother Distinguish Her Child’s Cries? July 23, 2012 . 4 Comments
One of the symptoms of depression is a blunted sensitivity to emotional stimuli. Individuals with depression tend to respond less expressively to events that would ordinarily elicit strong ... Read More
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Parenting Classes Improve New Mothers’ Relationship Satisfaction July 6, 2012 . 7 Comments
Becoming a parent changes a person’s life. Couples who experience the joy of having a child together also experience the drastic shifts their relationship undergoes from couplehood to ... Read More
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Tools to Help with the Early Stages of Remission of Perinatal Depression July 3, 2012 . 7 Comments
So much has been written in recent months and years about perinatal depression, one of my private practice specialties. I decided for this article I would write about maintaining the gains ... Read More
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In China, Prior Abortion Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Later Pregnancies June 18, 2012 . 5 Comments
In most states in America, the choice to abort a pregnancy is up to the woman carrying the fetus. Abortion has been vehemently defended and fought against since it was legalized in 1973. ... Read More
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One Question Can Help Identify Pregnant Women at Risk for Depression June 13, 2012 . 4 Comments
Pregnant women are at increased risk for significant mood swings due to hormonal changes. After giving birth, women experience physiologic and emotional changes that can also influence ... Read More
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How Emotion Can Affect Infant Development June 1, 2012 . 5 Comments
In a world of flashcards, baby sign language, and a host of other tools designed to make babies smarter, it’s easy to forget that parents have been parenting children—and turning them ... Read More
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Smoking During Pregnancy Indirectly Linked to Antisocial Tendencies in Kids May 30, 2012 . 6 Comments
Women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their unborn children at risk for serious physical health complications. Research also suggests that smoking during pregnancy (SDP) increases ... Read More
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Birth Weight May Influence Severity and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders May 25, 2012 . 7 Comments
Approximately 1% of children are born with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a neurological condition that affects a range of behavioral and cognitive domains. Studies on ASD ... Read More
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Breastfeeding and Antidepressants: Risks and Benefits May 22, 2012 . No Comments
Postpartum depression is a puzzling and serious mental illness that affects anywhere from 10% to 15% of new mothers. This same population is also at a heightened risk for generalized anxiety ... Read More