This episode explores Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), also known as Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), a severe form of child abuse causing traumatic brain injury in infants and young children. We discuss:
- Overview: Causes and effects of SBS/AHT.
- Symptoms and Diagnosis: Identifying signs and the diagnostic process.
- Epidemiology and Risk Factors: Prevalence and common risk factors.
- Prevention Strategies: Educational programs, safe sleep practices, and support systems.
- Caregiver Recommendations: Managing infant crying, coping with stress, and educating caregivers.
Tune in to learn how to prevent this tragic form of abuse and protect our children.
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From One to Two: How Your Brain Rewires Itself for Multi-Child Mothering – Motheroo Podcast
In this episode, we dive into groundbreaking new research showing that a mother’s brain doesn’t just change once – it changes with every pregnancy, and it changes differently the second time around. Drawing on recent MRI studies, we unpack how your brain is quietly rewiring itself to care for more than one child, why grey matter loss is actually a form of specialisation, and how these changes connect to perinatal mental health. You’ll also hear a real-life scenario of a second-time mum who feels dismissed by her care team, plus practical strategies to self-advocate, ask for better screening, and build the support you actually need in pregnancy number two. This is your reminder: if this pregnancy feels different, you’re not overreacting – your brain is doing something remarkable.Read the blog post:MotherooHQ.comFollow us:instagram.com/motherooHQinstagram.com/motheroopodcasttiktok.com/@motherooHQx.com/MotherooHQcomfacebook.com/motherooHQ
- From One to Two: How Your Brain Rewires Itself for Multi-Child Mothering
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- How Open-Ended Toys Build Early Maths Skills in the First Years
- What Is a Koala Baby and Why No One Talks About Them
- Why Deep Attachment in Babies Is Healthy, Not a Problem
