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“2020 Mom Project” promotes awareness of perinatal mood disorders
Having a baby is a huge life alteration - who wouldn't be at least a bit anxious? The vast majority of women experience mood shifts …
And baby makes four? KQED Forum guests discuss approval of three-parent IVF in UK
Last week, the U.K. House of Commons voted to legalize a controversial in vitro fertilization technique called mitochondrial donation, popularly known as the “three-parent baby” …
Math and the brain: Memorization is overrated, says education expert
Remember being drilled multiplication tables? Or taking a timed math exam? These have been common activities in school, but Stanford experts say they're not really helpful to kids …
Discussing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ call to put the brakes on marijuana legalization
A wave of changes in state laws on the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes has stirred the American Academy of Pediatrics. It's …
Mindfulness and the fourth- and fifth-grade brain
As a parent, this Time headline immediately grabbed my attention: "Mindfulness Exercises Improve Kids Math Scores." But as I read the article, I learned that math scores …
Cocooning newborns against pertussis
At my last prenatal visit, I got a booster shot for whooping cough (sometimes called pertussis). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends women get …
Grandparents update their baby skills at children’s hospital
The past century has been flooded with trends and new information surrounding pregnancy, birth, and infant care. From doctors Spock, Lamaze, and Bradley in the …
Exercising during pregnancy may reduce children’s risk of hypertension
Regular physical activity during pregnancy has been shown to benefit both mom and baby: Past studies found that exercise can help expectant mothers manage weight …
“Less is more”: More holiday eating tips from a Stanford nutrition lecturer
My grandmother is fortunate enough to live within an easy drive of the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, a Pennsylvania Dutch-style dining extravaganza in Lancaster County. It's …
Tips on how parents with a history of eating disorders can enjoy the holidays
The holiday season is often a joyful time when friends and family hit pause on their busy schedules to enjoy each other’s company. There's also …
High blood sugar linked to reduced brain growth in children with Type 1 diabetes
Some areas of the brain grow more slowly in children with Type 1 diabetes than those without, according to findings published this week in Diabetes. Researchers …
Stanford alumni aim to redesign the breast pump
Three Stanford graduates have an idea that could dramatically impact the daily life of active breastfeeding women: They plan to design and build a breast …
How one mom learned the importance of the flu shot – the hard way
'Wow, I'm a pathetic sight,' I thought as I stepped out of the bright fluorescent light onto the rainy pavement, fumbling with my half-open umbrella …
"Less is more”: Eating wisely, with delight, during the holidays
Some multi-culture families celebrate their heritage by adding more holidays, writes Maya Adam, MD, a Stanford lecturer who operates the nonprofit Just Cook for Kids. …
Using texting to boost preschool reading skills
A new program that sends weekly texts to parents to remind them to engage in simple activities to boost their preschooler’s literacy skills appears to …