Updated August 2024 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of death in infants under one year of age. Research indicates that abnormalities in the brainstem, which regulates breathing and arousal from sleep, might play a role in SIDS. Some studies suggest that genetic mutations affecting the autonomic nervous system may contribute to…
Sibling Rivalry Is a Common Parental Worry
Sibling Rivalry when you are expecting a new baby Your child’s personality has a biggest effect on how they react to a new baby. Your child’s developmental stage affects how well they can share your attention. Two-year-olds have trouble getting used to a new baby, if their needs for time & attention from their parents…
As a new mom, I was lucky: I knew babies, and I knew biology
I was showing some previously unseen pictures to my daughter the other day. One photo captured her look of complete rapture just as she was handed her newborn daughter after delivery over three years ago. Then Anne said to me, “Oh mom, look how terrified I was!” I never saw any panic on her face…
