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Can You Guess the No. 1 Complication of Childbirth? May 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
It’s perinatal depression. Yes, it’s true…the number one complication of childbirth is perinatal depression/anxiety (or perinatal mood/anxiety disorder [PMAD] in clinical terms). ... Read More
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Xanax and Birth Defects April 26, 2012 . No Comments
The use of medications, even over-the-counter drugs, during pregnancy is strongly discouraged by many health experts. Most substances ingested by the mother cross the placenta and enter ... Read More
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Peers Influence Safe Sex Practices Among Latino Youth April 19, 2012 . 9 Comments
Latinos are at high risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Latino teens represented the second largest ... Read More
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Does Marriage Make Parents Happier? April 18, 2012 . 7 Comments
Nearly half of the children born today are born to unmarried parents. Cohabitating is becoming more and more popular in modern culture. In Europe and in the United States, the majority ... Read More
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She’s Pregnant, I’m Not: When Sisters or Friends Spill the News April 17, 2012 . 22 Comments
“Guess what?” your best couple friends ask when you’ve just sat down at an elegant restaurant. “We have an announcement. Guess who’s not having wine?” You and your partner are ... Read More
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Pregnancy and Birth Trauma: Cultural Idealization Versus a Complex Reality April 9, 2012 . 6 Comments
Imagery of pregnancy and motherhood surround us, with expectant mothers holding their bulging bellies and appearing to be filled with love, hope, and anticipation. Other photos of new mothers ... Read More
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Online Marriage Education Program Helps New Parents April 6, 2012 . 9 Comments
Expectant couples experience emotional highs and lows. The anticipation of becoming parents can cause excitement and joy. It can also lead people to worry about their new responsibilities. ... Read More
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Parents of Toddlers Are Primed for Partner-Aggression Reduction Strategies April 4, 2012 . 5 Comments
The first 3 years of children’s lives are critical to their development. The behaviors and attitudes a child witnesses from caregivers determines many of their future relationship outcomes. ... Read More
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Perceived Infertility May Lead to Unintended Pregnancies and STDs April 3, 2012 . 5 Comments
Unintended pregnancies represent nearly 50% of all pregnancies in America. Half of the couples experiencing unintended pregnancies do so because they do not use any form of contraceptives. ... Read More
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Postpartum Depression: a Multifaceted Problem March 6, 2012 . 7 Comments
Many people believe that postpartum depression is caused by the hormone shifts that occur in a woman after she gives birth. In our culture, we attribute women’s emotions to sex hormones, ... Read More
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Does Stress During Pregnancy Cause Diseases and Disorders? March 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
Research has shown that children whose mothers were highly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to suffer physical ailments that could lead to premature death. Some studies have even ... Read More
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Antidepressants and Spontaneous Abortion: Classifying the Risk December 15, 2011 . No Comments
Many women experience bouts of depression during pregnancy. Likewise, in the weeks following birth, a condition known as postpartum depression is not uncommon. In the past, doctors had ... Read More
