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Are some women destined to be bad mothers?

Some women are biologically programmed with a “bad mothering” brain switch, according to a new study by Virginia’s University of Richmond. The study found that women develop a cluster of brain cells — called maternal neurons — during pregnancy. These brain cells switch on after birth, resulting in good parenting skills. However, the research showed [...]
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