PinnedNew Study: 10 point increase in neurodevelopmental outcomes with 20 mins a day more skin-to-skin20 mins per day EXTRA skin-to-skin associated with 10 point increase in neurodevelopmental outcomes for very preterm babiesFeb 3Feb 3
New Study: Is the colostrum expressed BEFORE birth the same as colostrum produced AFTER birth?A key component of colostrum — human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) — provides clues on a mother’s first milk4d ago4d ago
New Study: C-section associated with lower motor and language development score during first 3…A new study looking at how mode of birth affects a child’s neurodevelopment found something all expectant parents might want to know…Mar 12Mar 12
New Study: Home births with a midwife “offered better obstetric and neonatal outcomes” than…New study suggests home birth with a midwife is a safe viable option for low risk women, and offers “better obstetric and neonatal…Feb 25Feb 25
Is it time for an “oxytocin-based” maternity system?In his recent paper, neuroscientist Dr Nils Bergman presents a powerful “oxytocin-based perspective” for maternity care.Feb 10Feb 10
New Study: Over 90% of women gave birth in “sacrum non-flexible positions”A new Danish study of labouring women found over 90% of women gave birth either lying or sitting in bedFeb 10Feb 10
New Study: C-section significantly increases the risk of respiratory tract infections, asthma…New research from Taiwan finds being born by C-section significantly increases the risk of a child developing a number of immune and…Feb 7Feb 7
New Study: Birth triggers dramatic changes in a baby’s brain, including subcortical, sensorimotor…A new study shows birth triggers fundamental aspects of early brain development.Feb 5Feb 5
New Study: Dancing during labour can reduce labour pain, shorten labour, promote natural…I love this new study on the benefits of dancing during birth. As it promotes natural childbirth — it’s also good for the infant…Feb 4Feb 4
“Formula feed until milk comes in” — Questionable breastfeeding advice often given to parentsSome of the worst breastfeeding advice given to parents from clinicians… advice that could potentially damage a child’s long healthJan 23, 20241Jan 23, 20241
