March 10, 2010
I have many friends and family members that have delivered their first babies via Cesarean surgery. Subsequent births were scheduled c-sections; the mothers were given no choice in the matter. Only one of these women actually experienced a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) delivery, and that was because she went into labor before her scheduled surgery. [...]
NIH to Recommend VBACs: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is a post from: Eco Child's Play
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March 3, 2010
Have you ever wondered what your breast milk provides for your child beyond simple nourishment? Animal research may expand our knowledge of the power of breast milk.
Studying rhesus macaque monkeys, researchers have found “that a mother’s milk sends a reliable signal to infants about their environment”.
How does one’s environment affect temperament and behavior? Scientists have [...]
Breast Milk “Signals” Infant Behavior and Temperament in Rhesus Monkeys is a post from: Eco Child's Play
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