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Oxytocin Release May Have Role in Learning How to Care for Newborns
The first and arguably the most impactful social interaction experienced in life is the interaction of the child with its parents. In mammals, including humans, the quality of parental care is key to… Read More
Problems in Early Life Leave Biological Traces in Depressed Moms That May Impair Bonding With Their Babies
There is a growing body of evidence indicating that difficulties, experienced early in life or in the present, can predispose a woman to perinatal depression—depression that develops during pregnancy… Read More