A new study finds long-term sexual enjoyment after birth is unaffected by whether the baby was born vaginally or by C-section. But when you look at the bigger picture, this study could have far-reaching consequences for public health, particularly when you factor in the microbiome…. Sex Life After Birth A common fear for many…

Analysis from 46 leading experts finds that the foetus develops in a sterile environment. This means, there is a new consensus of scientific opinion that the initial colonisation of the infant gut microbiome STARTS during birth and in early post-natal life. In recent years, there has been endless debate in…

Quick summary: New animal study provides evidence to support the “backwash” hypothesis — that if a child is sick, saliva from the baby’s mouth is sucked into the nipple. …

Skin-to-skin DURING C-section is evidence-based, it’s free and relatively easy-to-do with a tweak of hospital procedures. And most importantly, it’s really beneficial for the mother/baby dyad. Opinion piece commentary by Toni Harman asking why aren’t ALL parents routinely supported to have skin-to-skin DURING a C-section? …

Today is World Prematurity Day, a day to celebrate the health and wellbeing of babies born too early. To mark the day, the World Health Organization has issued new guidelines highlighting the importance of skin-to-skin contact from the moment of birth. 17th November 2022: #WorldPrematurityDay Today is World Prematurity Day, a day to celebrate…

Parenting info: New study finds that if mothers are supported to have skin-to-skin contact during a C-section (within 5 minutes of a baby being born), women have a positive experience, with improved bonding and breastfeeding, and feel less anxiety and depression. Why this matters to me? As a mum of a baby born by C-section…

Quick Summary: A 2022 review of 8 studies involving 1,192,700 women found breastfeeding is good for a mum’s heart. The study found mothers who breastfed at some time in their lives were less likely to develop heart disease or stroke, compared to those who did not breastfeed. If you have…

QUICK SUMMARY: A new study has found sticking to a specific “psychobiotic” diet that includes such foods as onions, leeks, cabbage, apples, bananas, oats, grains and legumes as well as sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir helps reduce stress and depressive symptoms. And it’s all to do with the gut microbiome. A…

Health tip for parents: New study finds supporting the emotional connection between mother and a preterm baby improves brain development. This is useful info for parents… Separating a newborn from its mother can lead to emotional trauma, for both the mum and the baby. If a baby is born preterm…