Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Archives - Page 3 of 6

26 February 202026 February 2020

Pregnant women who skip breakfast may have lower circulating levels of eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, beta-carotene, nitrogen and potassium

In January 2019 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess whether skipping breakfast during pregnancy was associated with decreases in dietary intake and the level of … Read more

23 February 202023 February 2020

Although pollutants the mother has been exposed to can pass into the breast milk, environmental studies have confirmed that the protective effects of breastfeeding still outweigh its potential health risk to the infant

On October 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the potential effects of air pollution on breast milk and whether breastfeeding can overcome … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Physical activity during pregnancy and in the post-natal period appears to reduce the risk of post-natal depression

In September 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between physical activity during pregnancy, the puerperium (the 6 weeks after childbirth … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Women meeting the physical activity recommendation of over 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week during pregnancy appear to have a lower risk of post-natal depression compared to women who are not active during pregnancy

In August 2018 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess whether physical activity during pregnancy had any effect on post-natal depression. A total of 643 pregnant … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Music therapy has been shown to be beneficial in individuals with dementia, schizophrenia, depression, social anxiety, post-natal depression and in those with post-traumatic stress disorder

In December 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of music therapy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. An analysis of … Read more

17 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music during labour appears to significantly reduce pain scores and anxiety levels in first time mothers

In April 2019 researchers from Taiwan and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of music on the management of pain and anxiety … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

There is a need to increase the accessibility of support services for men following pregnancy/neonatal loss

In January 2020 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature which was undertaken to gain an understanding of a father’s grief following a miscarriage or stillbirth, … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

Fathers appear to experience less intense and enduring levels of psychological outcomes than women following stillbirth or a neonatal death, but are more likely to engage in avoidance and coping behaviours such as increased alcohol consumption

In December 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess men’s experiences of grief and loss following stillbirth and neonatal death. The researchers … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

First-time fathers would like to receive better preparation for fatherhood

In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to develop an understanding of men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood, their mental health and wellbeing needs. Information … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

Better preparation for fatherhood, and support for couple relationships during the transition to parenthood, may give the first time father a better experience and contribute to a better adjustment and improved mental wellbeing

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess first time fathers’ experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and … Read more

12 February 202012 February 2020

Simple relaxation techniques can reduce stress experienced by first time breastfeeding mothers, with a relaxation meditation tape being the most effective

In January 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to compare the effects of different relaxation techniques on first time Chinese mothers who were … Read more

12 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music during a caesarian section appears to improve maternal anxiety and stress levels

In November 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the influence of music on anxiety and stress of the expectant mother during a caesarian section. … Read more

12 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music during labour appears to decrease anxiety levels, heart rate and blood pressure levels

In May 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of music in reducing anxiety levels among women during labour. A total … Read more

12 February 202012 February 2020

Singing during pregnancy promotes maternal wellbeing and helps with communication between the mother and infant

In March 2019 researchers from France published their review on the benefits of singing during pregnancy. Singing during her pregnancy promotes wellbeing due to the physical and vocal exercises involved. … Read more

5 February 20205 February 2020

Listening to music during pregnancy may increase levels of wellbeing and reduce symptoms of postnatal depression in the first 3 months after giving birth

In July 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether listening to music during pregnancy is associated with lower levels of postnatal depression and … Read more

5 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music before and/or after labour can improve the mental, emotional and physical state of the mother, as well as improving the sense of connection with their baby

In September 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the feasibility of implementing bedside music therapy to reduce stress and anxiety, provide emotional support, … Read more

4 February 20204 February 2020

Listening to music may reduce anxiety levels during pregnancy

In November 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of the medical scientific literature to to assess whether listening to music during pregnancy reduced anxiety levels. The researchers stated that … Read more

4 February 20204 February 2020

Exposure to different household pollutants during pregnancy may increase the risk of hyperactivity in children

In October 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess whether exposure to household pollutants during pregnancy is associated with ADHD-like behaviour in children. A total … Read more

4 February 20204 February 2020

Playing music and talking to the unborn foetus may reduce the risk of autistic-like behaviour in the child

In January 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of music and maternal talking to the unborn foetus on the development of autistic-like … Read more

3 February 20203 February 2020

Fenugreek

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, trigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, phenolic acids, and protodioscin and is “generally recognized as safe” when used as a flavouring by the U.S. Food … Read more