Clinical psychologist trainee and postdoc in postnatal depression and children’s mental health
London
Joined November 2012
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Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
Dr @KateLBC_ and colleagues from @UCLPALS find that infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling, have higher levels of the hormone #oxytocin. bit.ly/4gaukTa
Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin
A study reveals that when mothers frequently discuss their infant’s thoughts and feelings, it is linked to higher oxytocin levels in the child.
Oxytocin, known for its role in bonding and emotional development, appears to be shaped by emotionally sensitive maternal interactions.
Researchers observed that mothers who mirrored their child’s internal states, such as acknowledging excitement or curiosity, positively influenced the infant’s oxytocin system.
This hormone plays a crucial role in social and emotional development, providing insights into the early parent-child bond.
The study also found that mothers experiencing postnatal depression were less likely to engage in this behavior, which may affect their child’s developmental trajectory.
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Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
“Maternal mind-mindedness and infant oxytocin are interrelated and negatively associated with postnatal depression” by Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen et al. Development and Psychopathology
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Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
Infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling have higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is important for developing social relationships and trust, finds a new study led by Dr @KateLBC_ @UCLPALS ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/nov/lang…
Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
Our Early Years Conference 'The many faces of parenting infants' has great speakers talking on the impact family formations & identities have on relationships & child development. Book a full day, morning/afternoon plenaries or parallel sessions on 9 June👉bit.ly/3yCnsJ0
Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen retweeted
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek begins today & one year 6 girl has some thoughtful things to say about this year’s theme: #Stress. 🤔 Thank you to the players of the @PostcodeLottery, whose support allows us to reach children like her & give them tools to cope with life’s challenges
