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Breastfeeding at work: Ensuring the wellbeing of mothers
Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.
Father’s parental leave: A shield against alcohol-related health risks
Men who have taken parental leave experience a significantly decreased likelihood of being hospitalised as a result of alcohol consumption.
Exploring the intersection of motherhood and STEM careers
As more women balance the obligations of motherhood with professions in STEM, the confluence of motherhood and STEM careers is a subject of growing relevance.
Hostile parenting and discipline increase a child’s risk of mental illness
Hostile parenting and harsh discipline on young children significantly increase a child’s risk of developing lasting mental health problems.
Understanding the increasing rates of child mental health issues
Professor John Sharry, Psychotherapist, Clinical Advisor for SilverCloud® by Amwell® and Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Psychology University College Dublin, walks us through some child mental health issues.
What does “school readiness” mean and who is responsible for supporting it?
A new YouGov survey suggests a difference of opinion between teachers and parents on what is known as “school readiness”.
Parent decision-making in vaccinating children against COVID-19
Study examines the scientific evidence, political and social pressures parents face when vaccinating children.
Average age of conception throughout human history
Determining the average age of conception throughout human history to discover more about humans, then and in the future.
Why are fewer babies being born?
America's birth rate is falling, but it turns out that young people still want children - so why are fewer babies being born?
Predicting placenta accreta through blood panels
Researchers have identified circulating microparticle proteins with the ability to predict placenta accrete spectrum cases before their delivery, allowing improved mortality and morbidity for mothers.
Collaborative narrative: a cultural mould of intergenerational engagement
Elin Eriksen Ødegaard, Director and Professor in Early Childhood Pedagogy from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, describes a collaborative narrative as a speech genre tailored to early years pedagogy.
A focus on communication and language skills
Rachael Amin, Educational Copywriter at Pentagon Play, explains how to develop communication and language skills in the early years and beyond.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones
Here, Dr Fiona MacRae, Women’s Health & Hormone Specialist at The Marion Gluck Clinic, provides an expert view on pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones.
UK government to fund abortion services in Northern Ireland
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is commissioning state-funded abortion services across Northern Ireland, after the region fails to provide support for women.
What is the science behind IVF failure?
Researchers find that IVF failure is commonly due to spontaneous errors in the early phases of cell division which causes so many human embryos to fail to develop.
Women’s health strategy established for doctors to tackle gender inequality
Doctors now must take mandatory training on female-specific health, as a new women’s health strategy pushes for more equal research and medical conduct between genders
Women and girls across England will receive more sex-specific healthcare following the release of the Women’s Health Strategy for England.
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Feminist values improve body image perception in women
Mothers and daughters who adhere to feminist values speak more positively about their bodies, suggesting that feminism may encourage better body image perception.
Link between paternal depression and adolescent depression
Adolescent depression and behaviour problems are increasing and new research suggests that it is linked to paternal depression.
The Dream Warmer: Effective & safe treatment for neonatal hypothermia
Dr Anne Hansen, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, exposes neonatal hypothermia as a silent killer and discusses what can be done to prevent the condition.
Hospital trials app to help new parents caring for premature babies
Parents of babies leaving the NICU have been using an app to get real-time medical updates - giving them vital information that may otherwise get lost.