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    Goats and Soda
    Photographer Sarah Waiswa's image of her daughter, Ria:  "She spends a lot of time in our bed. Babies bring the hope of goodness and light, but 2020 has been a heavy year. I am afraid about the type of world I have brought her into. I hope by the time Ri
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    Global Photos: Babies Of The Pandemic Bring Love, Light — And Worries

    Jul 18, 2020
    Millions of babies have been born in this year of the coronavirus crisis. We asked photojournalists to introduce us to some of the new arrivals — and share the hopes and fears of their parents.
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    Goats and Soda
    A 5-pound newborn girl is swaddled in a blanket in a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. She was born on Jan. 1, 2020.
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    UNICEF Estimates 400,000 Babies Will Be Born On New Year's Day

    Jan 01, 2020
    Over half those births will happen in just eight countries, according to the U.N. agency.
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    Goats and Soda
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    Which Countries Are Best At Preventing Low Birth Weight? Which Need To Do More?

    May 15, 2019
    For the first time, the World Health Organization has estimated how well the world is doing to prevent low-weight births. The progress is too slow, researchers say.
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    Shots - Health News
    Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive "orchid" children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says, especially if they have the comfort of a regular routine.
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    Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

    Mar 04, 2019
    Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
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    Hidden Brain
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    Bringing Up Baby

    Nov 15, 2018
    This week we focus on the behavior of the youngest members of the human race. We try to translate the mysterious language of babies. And we ask, when should we step back and just let our children be?
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    The Surprising Benefit Of Moving And Grooving With Your Kid

    May 15, 2018
    It doesn't just keep them entertained. New research highlights an unexpected positive impact — and also shows that when a parent sings to a child, the parent can benefit, too.
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    Shots - Health News
    "I'm not just a drug addict," says Amanda Williamee. Her desire to be a great mom to daughters Taycee (left) and Jayde (right) has motivated her to get into treatment, and pick up the psychological tools she'll need to stay clean.
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    For Babies Of The Opioid Crisis, Best Care May Be Mom's Recovery

    May 08, 2018
    Early findings on infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome are reassuring, and doctors are optimistic that normal development can continue. Making sure parents are treated for addiction is key.
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    Code Switch
    One thing I know now that I didn't three years ago: If we have kids together someday, it won't be their blood that makes them Wampanoag.
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    The Difficult Math Of Being Native American

    Feb 07, 2018
    It's a directive many Native Americans hear: Find yourself someone Native, it's about survival.
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    Shots - Health News
    Two bonobos play fight at the Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary in  Democratic Republic of Congo in 2012.
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    Unlike Humans, Bonobos Shun Helpers And Befriend The Bullies

    Jan 04, 2018
    Given a choice, bonobos tend to prefer people who act like jerks and dominate. That's very different than humans, who even as infants consistently prefer people who are cooperative and not mean.
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    NPR Ed
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    We're All Born With Mathematical Abilities (And Why That's Important)

    Aug 01, 2017
    Kids who start school behind in math tend to stay behind. But could early predictors in preschool help educators put them on a path to success?
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    13.7: Cosmos And Culture
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    Babies And Bankers' Hours: A Shift In U.S. Birth Patterns

    Jul 20, 2017
    We schedule our work and leisure dates, why not the birth dates of our babies? Anthropologist Barbara J. King looks at this trend in evolutionary perspective.
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    Parallels
    Elise's baby tries Elise Tries.
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    Video: In Skin-Care-Obsessed South Korea, Even A Baby Can Get A Facial

    Jul 14, 2017
    In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out different experiences in East Asia. This time, she enlists a tiny helper.
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    Shots - Health News
    Babies exposed to opioids in utero may experience withdrawal symptoms at birth, but these symptoms are treatable. Typically, the babies can go home after a few days or a couple weeks.
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    For Newborns Exposed To Opioids, Health Issues May Be The Least Of Their Problems

    Jun 30, 2017
    Dr. Joshua Sharfstein says worry less about the short-term withdrawal symptoms of babies exposed to opioids in the womb, and much more about the lives and mothers they go home to.
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    Shots - Health News
    Babies get less sleep at night and sleep for shorter stretches when they sleep in their parents' room after 4 months old, a new study finds.
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    Babies Sleep Better In Their Own Rooms After 4 Months, Study Finds

    Jun 05, 2017
    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep in their parents' room for at least six months. But some experts say scientific evidence does not back up the guidelines.
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    Shots - Health News
    Dave and Kyle Stimpert check on Ryan and Nell. They received the free boxes after learning about preventing SIDS through safe sleep practices.
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    States Give New Parents Baby Boxes To Encourage Safe Sleep Habits

    Mar 26, 2017
    The baby boxes that Finland gives to all new mothers are legendary. Now states in the U.S. are experimenting with them as a way to encourage safe sleep practices and reduce SIDS.
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    Goats and Soda
    Zika infections during gestation can damage other parts of the body besides the brain. In this case, the baby was born with severe stiffness in the joints, which keeps the baby from straightening arms and legs normally. The baby's brain shows the telltal
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    Zika Images Show 'Worst Brain Infections That Doctors Will Ever See'

    Aug 23, 2016
    Babies born with small heads are "just the tip of the iceberg" of what Zika does to a fetus's brain, says Dr. Deborah Levine, a contributor to a new study.
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    Shots - Health News
    Co-workers Zonnia Knight (left) and Susie Gilden both recently visited a neighborhood in Miami where several cases of locally transmitted Zika were reported.
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    Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida

    Aug 05, 2016
    For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.
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    Politics
    A woman tries to get her baby kissed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Jan. 26 Iowa rally.
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    Trump: 'Get That Baby Out Of Here'

    Aug 02, 2016
    The GOP nominee first seemed to shrug off a crying baby at a rally, but then said: "I think she really believed me that I love having a baby crying while I'm speaking. People don't understand."
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    Shots - Health News
    Toddlers need consistent care from a pediatrician to make sure, among other things, that they are hitting developmental milestones and their vaccinations are up-to-date.
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    Red Tape Leaves Some Low-Income Toddlers Without Health Insurance

    Jul 12, 2016
    Despite government policies designed to encourage health coverage for these children, many families are thwarted by confusing rules and regulations, advocacy groups say.
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    Shots - Health News
    A new dad may look like he's holding it together, but odds are he's pretty sleep deprived.
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    For New Parents, Dad May Be The One Missing The Most Sleep

    Apr 05, 2016
    New moms get a lot of sympathy over lack of sleep, but studies find that dads may be hurting more, a new book on the science of parenting says. Bottom line: Both parents need help getting shut-eye.
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    The Salt
    Wilson is also the author of <em>Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat.</em>
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    In Baby's 'First Bite,' A Chance To Shape A Child's Taste

    Feb 04, 2016
    Bee Wilson's new book, First Bite, examines how genetics, culture, memory and early feeding patterns influence the palate. She says babies are most open to new flavors between ages 4 and 7 months.
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    Shots - Health News
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    Fetal Cells May Protect Mom From Disease Long After The Baby's Born

    Oct 26, 2015
    In 1893, a German scientist made a striking discovery: Cells from a fetus hide out in a mother's body after birth. Scientists say these cells alter the risk of breast cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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    Shots - Health News
    Voletta Bonner, of Highland Park, Mich., says she was pleased with the breast-feeding support she received at St. John Hospital in Detroit after the birth of her daughter, Riley Johnson.
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    Hospitals Still Don't Give Moms Enough Support For Breast-Feeding

    Oct 06, 2015
    Although an increasing number of U.S. hospitals and other birthing centers now encourage women to breast-feed and teach them how, other common practices by staff hinder moms from sticking with it.
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    Shots - Health News

    Preemies' Survival Rates Improve, But Many Challenges Remain

    Sep 08, 2015
    Extremely premature babies, those born between 22 and 28 weeks of gestation, are more likely to survive now than they were 20 weeks ago. But the very youngest still have serious health problems.
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    Shots - Health News
    By the time they're 18 months old, kids know when you're sad, even if you're not bawling.
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    What Babies Understand About Adult Sadness

    Jun 12, 2015
    Babies may show greater empathy toward adults who overtly show sadness, a study suggests, but the little ones also recognize sadness in people who keep a stiff upper lip.

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