Mothers News

Postpartum depression linked to ‘unwanted pregnancies'

Women who carry unintended pregnancies to birth seem more likely to suffer postpartum depression than those who planned to conceive a child, according to some new research.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Mothers Day — What do actual mothers think of this holiday? Special

Mothers Day has come again. Commercialized to pamper mothers, many companies make millions a year celebrating this time of year. Many wonder what women think of mothers day. That's why I interviewed four women for their opinion on Mother's Day.

Digital Journal Report by Johnnie Guerrio - 3 comments

Why obese mothers may be giving their newborns heart disease

A new study revealed obese and overweight mothers may be unknowingly giving their babies heart disease. Researchers found arterial thickening of these babies' hearts.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Illinois mothers attempt to break the world breastfeeding record

Chicago - According to numerous sources, mothers from Illinois are planning to break the world breastfeeding record on Saturday morning.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

Meagan's Walk for cancer on Mother's Day in Toronto

Toronto - In 2001 little Meagan Bebenek died just weeks after her 5th birthday. Today her life is celebrated every Mother's Day as people take part in Meagan's Walk-Creating a Circle of Hope.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

The U.S. cities that offer working moms the best deal

New York - High-powered executive women who also happen to have children don't all want to live in New York City. Forbes did some homework for them on the best places in this country to live, and came up with some surprises.

In the Media by Joan Firstenberg - 1 comment

Mothers Infected With HIV Have Good Chance At Having Healthy Baby

In the past if a woman was diagnosed with the HIV virus doctors told her not to have children. That is no longer the case as HIV moves from being a death sentence to a managed disease.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Mothers protest over Facebook's ban of breastfeeding photos

More than 85,000 members have joined a group in protesting the Facebook’s removal of breastfeeding photos on the social network site. Some members also protested in front of the Facebook headquarters in California.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Is Taking Away Mothers The Best For The Children Of Eldorado?

Is separating the children taken from the Eldorado ranch of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on April 3 from their mothers in their best interest?

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 8 comments