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New dads may spank babies to vent depression--study

Tue, 15/03/2011 - 12:45 by Jaspreet Virk

It's known that just like new moms, new dads can also suffer from baby blues. Now a new study states that fathers experiencing postpartum depression are more likely to spank their babies.

Screening new moms for depression may prevent problems in children

Mon, 25/10/2010 - 16:24 by Neha Gupta

Screening new mothers for depression can help prevent a host of problems in their children, reveals a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

No health benefits of fish oil for moms-to-be and babies

Wed, 20/10/2010 - 12:51 by Neelam Goswami

Pregnant women is often encouraged to take fish oil supplements in order to boost baby’s cognitive development. But a new study has found evidence that taking fish oil capsules during pregnancy neither helps reduce woman’s risk of post-natal depression, nor does it assist baby's cognitive development.

Dads may also get the baby blues

Wed, 19/05/2010 - 16:10 by Jamie Anderson

New moms are known to suffer baby blues after delivery. But results of a new study highlight that even new dads suffer from postpartum depression, at times equally debilitating as their partner’s.