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Women who breast-feed are far more likely to demonstrate a "mama bear" effect — aggressively protecting their infants and themselves — than women who bottle-feed their babies or non-mothers.
The study found the highest rates of C-sections in Florida, New Jersey and Texas, and the lowest in Utah, Wisconsin and Colorado.
Toddlers who were more afraid of new situations had higher levels of stress hormones than aggressive, outgoing kids do.
Babies' brains react to human sounds like talking, sneezing and coughing, and even show an emotional response to sad sounds.
A substantial number of women use unproven methods to induce labor near the end of their pregnancies.
Babies who were exclusively breast-fed for six months had a 73 percent reduction in the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the researchers said.
Babies can make sense of situations they've never seen before.
It's easy to underestimate these little creatures, but turns out their brains are churning with activity.
Boy or girl? Toronto parents aren't telling.
Baby octopuses hatch with their mother's help at the Steinhart Aquarium in California.
Spontaneous twin pregnancies may be sign of a healthy, long-lived mom.
But these moms should talk over alternative options with their pediatrician.
Many studies have linked birth month to health issues including anorexia, mental health disorders, nearsightedness, leukemia and allergies.
Breastfeeding is a smart choice, but women who breast-feed may be perceived as less competent than women who do not breastfeed.
The test must be taken during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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