Cradling baby on right a sure sign of stress

MOTHERS who cradle their babies to the right hand side are displaying signs of extreme stress, new research suggests.

Most mothers feel under pressure in the early days of their baby’s life but the way, they hold their infant, may indicate they are at risk of becoming depressed.

About 80% of women cradle their babies on the left side of their body, a position that probably evolved because it placed the infant over the mother’s heart.