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After spending nine months intricately joined together, mother and infant share more than just common features. Now, in a special partnership with theVisualMD.com, we present a look at this remarkable bond, complete with scientifically accurate and stunning images.
April 30, 2010 |
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From embryo to infancy, biologically accurate illustrations from theVisualMD.com illuminate changes in mother and baby as the two grow and develop together
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Touch and emotional engagement boost early childhood development, but can children recover from neglectful environments?
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Many mothers continue to have depressive symptoms well into their child's youth, which can have lasting impacts on their children's development, but new research shows short therapy sessions can improve outlook
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In addition to all of the nutrients flowing from mother to fetus, some of the developing child's cells pass back into the mother's body. New research shows how this fetal microchimerism may affect long-term health
How smiles--and pouts--are helping researchers probe the essence of the complex mother-infant bond.
The opioid system, which is linked to pain, pleasure and addictive behaviors might also play a role in mother-infant bonding
Often all you need to do is stick around to convince a baby animal that you are its mother
Mothers-to-be get better at recognizing emotions
Does sentience appear in the womb, at birth or during early childhood?
After a successful birth, opting not to breast-feed may trigger evolved mourning behaviors
According to new research, that's if the suckling infant has a certain version of a gene that helps process fatty acids
A look at the science (or lack thereof) behind prenatal wives' tales
Adults have to engage in baby talk, regardless of the language they speak, so that babies can learn to talk like adults. Kevin Begos reports.
Feeding infants with breast milk has been shown to improve baby health and even IQ, but the benefits of breastfeeding also appear to stay with mothers for years to come, lowering risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer
Physical contact has been thought to be the best way to boost the bonding hormone oxytocin, but new research shows that just hearing their mother's voice had the same effect
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