Posts tagged mothers
Associations between Mothers’ Adverse Childhood Experiences, Material Hardship, and Breastfeeding Challenges in the United States
Associations between Mothers’ Adverse Childhood Experiences, Material Hardship, and Breastfeeding Challenges in the United States

Most people have heard the phrase, “breast is best,” and are aware of at least some of the superior health benefits that breastfeeding provides. While most mothers attempt and intend to breastfeed, it is often just not that easy. An additional problem is that many mothers then experience shame and personal or societal blame for not breastfeeding according to recommendations.

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Research, Editor's PicksWehida Niazimothers, breastfeeding, motherhood
Play and mothers’ relationships with their young children in the context of maternal breast cancer
Play and mothers’ relationships with their young children in the context of maternal breast cancer

Cancer entails physical and emotional challenges that affect daily activities, including those associated with the maternal role. We are particularly interested in the emotional challenges faced by these women, such as: concerns about the ways in which family dynamics will be affected and how cyclical treatments and periodic checkups could compromise the relationship with their young children.

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ResearchMaria Pia Tissotbreast cancer, play, mothers