By Danny Rose Copyright 2009 News Limited
SOME mums experience a "natural high" when faced with their crying child, while for others the same scenario inspires feelings of "disgust".
A study seeking insights into the cause of maternal neglect has also found these opposing brain chemical responses had their root in how each mother was treated as a child. Thirty first-time mums had their brain activity scanned as they were shown photos of their infant, with various facial expressions. The mums were also assessed on factors relating to their own upbringing, including how "secure" was their attachment to parents or carers.
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