Emerging research shows that babies' DNA stays with their mothers decades after birth. Why it matters: We've shared stories ...

Alli Kushner, who lives in New York City, is the founder of BeeKyn, a play date matching and scheduling app for families.

A child's emotional and psychological development depends greatly on the bond with their parents and it's especially crucial to build a strong connection with the mother. And not just the baby ...

When the mother is frightened or upset ... By providing a peaceful environment in which you and your baby can bond before it's born, Luminare-Rosen says, your baby gets the message that it's ...

But if, like Sophie, the birth was traumatic, forcing mother and baby apart ... and it gets in the way of bonding. "If a mum doesn't see or hold her baby when it is born it can be very difficult ...

Oxytocin encourages relaxation and attachment, not only in the mother but also in the baby. It creates a calm internal environment and fosters early emotional bonding. "Positive emotions promote a ...

Mother Baby Connections, a specialty service of the Drexel Psychological ... depressed or anxious. We assist mothers in bonding with their babies and families. Group therapy gives mothers a safe space ...