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Can postnatal emotional care offset the effects of maternal pregnancy stress on newborns? Italian researchers have run a study where preliminary results show improvements in infant stress regulation.
“Findings suggest that enhancing maternal sensitive caregiving, especially in situations of high stress in pregnancy, should be a key target of postnatal interventions”, the lead researcher said. #research ... See MoreSee Less
Maternal caregiving moderates the impact of antenatal maternal cortisol on infant stress regulation
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Background Emerging evidence suggests that antenatal exposure to maternal stress signals affects the development of the infant stress response systems. Animal studies indicate that maternal sensitiv.....Comment on Facebook
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INFO Share is now available on the CAPEA website. See the latest issue for resources, publications and training opportunities. INFO Share is compiled by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
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New research has identified that Aboriginal mothers who experience gestational diabetes have a 1 in 4 chance in developing type 2 diabetes within two and a half years after giving birth. Researchers are hoping the data encourages greater rates of screening of women who have had gestational diabetes. #research ... See MoreSee Less
Aboriginal mothers like Desiree are put at risk of 'intergenerational diabetes', but the cycle can be stopped
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Six weeks into her pregnancy, Desiree Weetra found out she had gestational diabetes. For one in four Aboriginal women, it's a warning sign of a lifelong condition.Comment on Facebook