Study: A Baby's Smile Gives Mom A Natural High
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Posted: 3:38 PM Jul 20, 2008
Last Updated: 3:38 PM Jul 20, 2008

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Science now confirms what new mothers have always known - a baby's smile gives mom a natural high.

Researchers say brain scans show the reward centers of a woman's brain light up when their infant's face does. Scientists can't say how or why, but informal surveys suggest mom and baby don't need an explanation.

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