As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers brain health, ...

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Milan, Italy: Around 80% of women suffer from “baby blues” after the birth of their child. Normally this is a brief period of feeling down which disappears in a few days. But around 1 woman in 7 ...

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