Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2019 23:59:49 GMT
Want to look into this story, though not sure I will agree with it.
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Researchers are trying to better understand the biology of stress and its impact on child health. Now, data suggests those connections may form as early as the womb, with studies indicating frequent and prolonged adversity for pregnant women can affect the development of their babies. Stephanie Sy reports on a program aimed at easing the stress and struggles of mothers and their unborn children.
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www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-reducing-a-pregnant-womans-toxic-stress-can-improve-the-health-of-her-unborn-child
Originally came from Yahoo News.
"Stephanie Sy has a report produced by Yahoo News about how frequent or prolonged adversity for a mother could affect the development of the baby in the womb."
"Researchers now believe poverty can begin in the womb, if a mother is exposed to toxic stress."
"Dr. Jack Shonkoff:
We have studied resilience in the face of poverty.
One of the most important predictors of good outcomes in the face of adversity is the presence of at least one reliable, responsive, protective relationship with an important person.
It can be a — and very often is a parent, can be another family member, a grandparent.
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"Stephanie Sy:
The science may be new, but the national organization Nurse-Family Partnership has been putting it to practice for nearly four decades.
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Stephanie Sy:
Nurses like Lori Rogers in Montgomery, Alabama, pay home visits to first-time mothers, providing medical checkups and helping them set goals.
Lori Rogers:
One of the things about Nurse-Family Partnership is to make sure that, hey, we're asking, what do you want to do with your life? What's important to you?
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Stephanie Sy:
Beth Babcock is head of a program based in Boston called EMPath, which uses the latest neuroscience to coach families toward better outcomes.
Elisabeth Babcock:
We're seeing families that, when we work with them for three years or more, are almost doubling their incomes.
The real process of helping people move out of poverty is the process of standing beside and helping them see themselves and their future in a different way.
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"And to watch the complete documentary, go to Yahoo.com/babybrain."
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Live) - OFFICIAL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDxpdFKuGb4
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Researchers are trying to better understand the biology of stress and its impact on child health. Now, data suggests those connections may form as early as the womb, with studies indicating frequent and prolonged adversity for pregnant women can affect the development of their babies. Stephanie Sy reports on a program aimed at easing the stress and struggles of mothers and their unborn children.
"
www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-reducing-a-pregnant-womans-toxic-stress-can-improve-the-health-of-her-unborn-child
Originally came from Yahoo News.
"Stephanie Sy has a report produced by Yahoo News about how frequent or prolonged adversity for a mother could affect the development of the baby in the womb."
"Researchers now believe poverty can begin in the womb, if a mother is exposed to toxic stress."
"Dr. Jack Shonkoff:
We have studied resilience in the face of poverty.
One of the most important predictors of good outcomes in the face of adversity is the presence of at least one reliable, responsive, protective relationship with an important person.
It can be a — and very often is a parent, can be another family member, a grandparent.
"
"Stephanie Sy:
The science may be new, but the national organization Nurse-Family Partnership has been putting it to practice for nearly four decades.
"
"
Stephanie Sy:
Nurses like Lori Rogers in Montgomery, Alabama, pay home visits to first-time mothers, providing medical checkups and helping them set goals.
Lori Rogers:
One of the things about Nurse-Family Partnership is to make sure that, hey, we're asking, what do you want to do with your life? What's important to you?
"
"
Stephanie Sy:
Beth Babcock is head of a program based in Boston called EMPath, which uses the latest neuroscience to coach families toward better outcomes.
Elisabeth Babcock:
We're seeing families that, when we work with them for three years or more, are almost doubling their incomes.
The real process of helping people move out of poverty is the process of standing beside and helping them see themselves and their future in a different way.
"
"And to watch the complete documentary, go to Yahoo.com/babybrain."
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Live) - OFFICIAL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDxpdFKuGb4