Tag: Motherhood
Exposure to Mom’s Speech Linked to Mature Left Arcuate Microstructure
Preterm neonates showed more mature left arcuate microstructure with increased maternal speech exposure
Child’s Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Maternal Depression Scores
Association stronger among mothers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds managing severe child AD in early childhood
Inpatient Hep C Consultation After Delivery Tied to Better Treatment Completion
Findings compared with traditional postpartum outpatient referral for women with HCV-affected pregnancies
Prevalence of Diaper Insecurity 41 Percent in Urban Health Centers
Diaper insecurity associated with maternal depression, low birth weight, increased emergency department visits
Maternal Obesity Linked to Pediatric Hospital Admissions for Infection
Children born to women with obesity grades 2 and 3 have increased rate ratio for hospital admission for infection at <1, 5 to 15 years
Considerable Decline Seen in Self-Reported Maternal Mental Health
From 2016 to 2023, excellent mental health decreased by 12.4 percentage points, while fair/poor mental health increased by 3.5 percentage points
Early Maternal Reports of Infant Behavior Tied to Possible Autism-Related Behaviors at 12 Months
Possible relevant behaviors include infant temperament and developmental milestones at 9 months
Maternal Influences Have Persistent Impact on Offspring Obesity
Maternal obesity had strong influence on offspring obesity/severe obesity at ages 16 to 42 years
‘Telelactation’ Support Boosts Breastfeeding Rates
Even greater effects seen among Black women
Age at First Birth May Influence Later Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Higher risk seen for women with an age at first birth younger than 26 or older than 35 years
