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8th September 2010
Baby nutrition warning
Study shows babies are being fed biscuits and cakes when they are only a few weeks old.
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28th July 2010
Being obese and pregnant may harm baby
NICE issue guidelines encouraging women to be of a healthy weight before getting pregnant.
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23rd July 2010
Filming during scans puts baby at risk
Experts warn sonographers could be distracted by filming.
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21st July 2010
How do a black couple have white baby?
A white baby has been born to black parents living in London.
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16th July 2010
Night-time babies at high risk of death
Research suggests babies born at night or at weekends are more at risk of death because of staff shortages.
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28th June 2010
Anti-breastfeeding article causes outrage
'Creepy' comment in an article about breastfeeding has prompted complaints.
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24th June 2010
Premature babies underfed
A report has found premature babies suffer from lack of food in hospital.
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23rd June 2010
No link between childhood cancer and phone masts
Study looks at the proximity of 81,000 mobile phone masts and the homes of pregnant women.
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15th June 2010
Some drink in pregnancy helpful?
An Australian study finds that women who drank small amounts during pregnancy had better-behaved kids.
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9th June 2010
Early births linked to autism
A British study finds babies born a week early are more at risk of autism or dyslexia.
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27th May 2010
Over two years 25 babies died while sleeping with adults
Statistics show at least 25 babies have died while sleeping with adults on sofa.
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25th May 2010
Risk of premature birth is genetic
Researchers believe the risk of having a premature baby runs in the family.
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19th May 2010
All babies to be checked for jaundice
NICE wants blood tests for all newborns who they suspect has the condition.
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19th May 2010
Campaign to stop children being born with HIV
A campaign has been launched to try to stop the spread of mother-to-baby HIV by 2015.
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18th May 2010
Aborigines have more pneumonia
Children of indigenous families have similar infection rates to those of Gambia.
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13th May 2010
Sugary solutions reduce baby jab pain
Canadian researchers say sugary solutions before immunisation can reduce baby crying time.
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11th May 2010
Premature babies more pain sensitive
Experts believe premature babies are more sensitive to pain due to invasive hospital treatments.
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10th May 2010
Babies can tell right from wrong after six months
A study suggests babies are able to tell right from wrong from the age of six months.
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28th April 2010
Missing equipment puts newborns at risk
NHS watchdog warns newborns put at risk through hospital errors and lack of equipment.
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22nd April 2010
Winter babies prone to allergies
US researchers say winter babies are more likely to suffer from some kind of food allergy.
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22nd April 2010
Methadone can harm babies' sight
Research has found that women who take methadone while pregnant could harm their unborn baby's sight.
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30th March 2010
Medway go live at Mid Cheshire
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the 50th site to launch new system.
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25th March 2010
Real words boosts baby's brain
A study has revealed talking to babies can have a bigger impact on their brain than other sounds.
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23rd March 2010
Report shows 200 baby deaths in NI each year
Report carried out by three baby charities in NI shows more than 200 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.
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8th March 2010
Meet the world's tiniest baby
The world's most tiniest premature baby weighed in at a mere 9oz and is the length of a sheet of A4 paper.
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8th March 2010
NHS maternity wards criticised
Every day 'ten new mothers' complain about how they were treated on maternity wards, says The Daily Mail.
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18th February 2010
Paediatric patients face heart conditions
Figures from the American Heart Assocation show approximately 36,000 babies are born with congential heart defects each year.
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16th February 2010
Pregnant volunteers wanted
The National Children's Study wants to enrol 100,000 women across 105 countries to monitor their babies for 21 years.
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27th January 2010
C-sections do not impact on breastfeeding
Study of 2,000 mothers finds operation has 'little association' with breastfeeding rates.
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21st January 2010
Is it necessary for dad's to learn how to breastfeed?
Hilary Sissal asks 'is all this bullying really best for our babies'?
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20th January 2010
Porridge for babies protects against asthma
New research suggests feeding babies porridge from an early age can protect against asthma.
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14th January 2010
The music of Mozart helps pre-term babies grow
Doctors discover Mozart helps premature babies grow faster.
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13th January 2010
Maternity hospital closes
The Queen Mother's Hospital in Glasgow where 160,000 babies have been born is to be closed due to revamp.
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4th January 2010
Start4Life launched by Department of Health
New campaign to support pregnant women and parents of babies to 'give their baby a healthier start in life'.
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9th December 2009
Neonatal blood vessel failure clue
German scientists have studied why a foetal blood vessel can fail to close shortly after birth.
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8th December 2009
Breastfeeding campaign targets young mothers
Support to help young mothers from low income backgrounds to breastfeed for longer.
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7th December 2009
Puberty link to lower birth weight
Smaller babies are more likley to start purberty early say researchers.
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3rd December 2009
Glue injections 'truly amazing'
Vein of Galen is a rare condition that can kill babies within days, but can be treated with glue.
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6th November 2009
Newborns cry with regional accents
Researchers show newborns cry with regional accents.
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4th November 2009
Sick baby units need improving
New standards have been published for the care of sick babies after units were heavily criticised by the National Audit Office.
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3rd November 2009
EuroKing looks set to be liquidated
EuroKing Miracle Limited, the maternity systems supplier, faces liquidation.
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2nd November 2009
When do new mums need the most help?
New research shows new mums need the most help around five months after baby born.
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27th October 2009
Down's syndrome cases soar
A sharp rise in Down's syndrome detections in the past 20 years is down to delaying motherhood.
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27th October 2009
Majority of women not getting birth choice
The National Childbirth Trust says 'vast majority' of UK women cannot choose where they give birth.
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13th October 2009
Cancer can be passed on in the womb
Scientists have said a mother's cancer cells can be transmitted to her unborn baby.
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1st October 2009
Cool babies to cut brain damage
Major research suggests babies starved of oxygen at birth are at low risk of brain damage if given mild hypothermia.
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22nd September 2009
Premature baby numbers rise
The number of premature births has risen significantly but survival rates have improved.
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27th August 2009
Fall in sudden infant deaths
New figures have shown a drop in sudden infant deaths across England and Wales.
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8th July 2009
Teen pregnancy project abandoned
Research shows a multi-million pound project to reduce teenage pregnancies is not cutting conceptions.
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6th July 2009
Photo sales reps allowed on maternity wards
Hospitals are allowing a private firm access to new mothers who are persuaded into buying photos of their babies.
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22nd June 2009
Premature births still a mystery
The predication or prevention of a premature birth is still mainly unknown.
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26th May 2009
Woman gives birth to sextuplets
A woman has given birth to sextuplets in Belfast.
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26th May 2009
Doctor's warning over maternity treatment
Clinician says some babies are 'at risk' in some maternity hospitals in Wales.
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12th May 2009
Baby records theft in Aberdeen
Baby records theft has sparked an inquiry at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
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12th May 2009
Thalidomide clue offered by scientists
Researchers in Scotland say they know why the drug caused limb defects.
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5th May 2009
Baby biscuits discontinued
Cow & Gate is to cease the sale of their baby biscuits after they were found to contain high fat levels.
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21st April 2009
Low IQ link to baby resuscitation
A study had linked problems when a baby is delivered with mild brain damage.
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7th April 2009
Birth defects link to sedation
The BBC has found sedatives given to girls in care could be linked to birth defects in their children.
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26th February 2009
Teen pregnancies rise
New figures reveal that the number of teenage pregnancies in England and Wales have increased.
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17th February 2009
Investigation into breastfed baby risk
A study launched to establish how many breastfed babies fall dangerously ill after failing to take enough milk.
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2nd February 2009
Premature babies cost UK £1bn a year
The growing number of babies born prematurely is costing the UK almost £1billion a year.
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13th January 2009
Midwives' workload surges
Mothers and babies at risk as midwives' workload surges under Labour.
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12th January 2009
Epidural risk exaggerated
A study suggests the risk from epidurals is overstated.
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2nd December 2008
Pop tunes instead of lullabies for babies
Rocking a baby to sleep has been given a whole new meaning as mothers choose pop tunes to calm baby.
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2nd September 2008
Confusion among mums-to-be
A survey reveals widespread confusion among mums-to-be over advice about pregnancy health.
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1st September 2008
Unborn babies at risk from perfume?
Researchers suggest unborn babies may be at risk from chemicals found in perfume and scented creams.
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1st September 2008
Young mums cot death warning
Charity warns the children of young mothers are at much higher risk of cot death.
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1st July 2008
Junk food may harm baby
Animal studies suggest a poor diet when pregnant may cause long-lasting health problems.
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27th June 2008
New IVF strategy launched
Fertility experts call for a dramatic cut in the number of twins born after IVF treatment.
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24th June 2008
Baby pain underestimated
Current tools used to tell if babies are in pain may be underestimating how much they hurt.
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13th May 2008
NI concern over teen mums
Call for urgent upgrade in sexual health services on offer to young people in Northern Ireland.
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6th May 2008
Label call for baby bottles
A childbirth charity says parents need more information about chemical found in plastic bottles.
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21st April 2008
Bosses assess pregnancy risk
A survey finds the majority of UK bosses consider the chances of a women getting pregnant.
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14th April 2008
Fathers shut out of birth
A think tank warns children disadvantaged at birth because maternity services shut out fathers.
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4th April 2008
Foetus test for RhD
Scientists say rapid test for Rhesus means some women can avoid painful injections.
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31st March 2008
Baby rice warning
A third of baby rice on sale in the UK has been found to contain inorganic arsenic.
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28th March 2008
Salmonella from pet snake
Baby contracts salmonella from family's pet snake.
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25th March 2008
Baby milk powder link to wheeze
A study finds prolonged exposure to baby milk powder increases risk of breathing problems.
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13th March 2008
Stop smoking for relaxed babies
Research suggests if women stop smoking whilst pregnant they will have more relaxed children.
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12th February 2008
Hospital apology for baby swap
Hospital managers have apologised to two mother after their babies were swapped by mistake.
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31st January 2008
Mothers worry unneccessarily
Research suggests mothers worry about their baby suffering food allergies are mostly wrong.
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22nd January 2008
No cold remedies for under-twos
The FDA says children under two should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines.
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29th November 2007
Premature babies 'cost'
Charity call for maternity pay review to ensure mothers of premature babies don't miss out.
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22nd November 2007
Babies make 'social evaluations'
US scientists say in the first few months babies acquire the ability to make social evaluations.
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15th November 2007
Early babies higher death risk
US researchers say babies born a few weeks early are six times more likely to die in first week.
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19th September 2007
Clue to small babies from sheep
Researchers say observations on pregnant sheep may help explain why teenagers have small babies.
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7th August 2007
Can farm animals prevent Crohn's?
German study says babies in regular contact with livestock may be less likely to develop Crohn's.
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24th July 2007
Early treatment helps HIV babies
Babies with HIV have a greater chance of survival if they receive treatment early
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19th June 2007
Nicotine byproduct found in babies
A new study suggests that chemical traces of cigarette smoke show up in babies of parents who smoke.
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18th June 2007
Pureed food for babies harmful?
A leading childcare expert warns feeding babies on pureed food is unnecessary and could be harmful.
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13th June 2007
Midwives 'overstretched'
Figures suggest midwives are delivering almost 25% more babies than experts believe is appropriate.
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25th May 2007
One in 13 babies premature
New figures show that one in 13 babies are born prematurely in England and Wales.
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11th May 2007
Maternity wards closed
The Royal Maternity Hospital in Belfast has closed after three babies become seriously ill.
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17th April 2007
Neonatal units understaffed
A new report suggests the survival rate of premature babies is compromised due to staffing levels.
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27th March 2007
Low birth weights increase
A report says Britain has an increasingly bad record for low birth weights.
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19th March 2007
Babies cured in womb?
Foetal gene therapy is a possibility, say scientists.
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8th February 2007
Screening for metabolic disease
Babies born in England will be screened for potentially fatal metabolic disease.
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12th December 2006
Film shows Ukraine baby horror
Investigative footage sparks fears newborn babies may have been killed for stem cells.
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27th November 2006
New 'cot locator' launched
Government-funded computer program launched to help hospitals find beds for critically ill babies.
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15th November 2006
Allow babies to die, say experts
Guidance to suggest 22-week threshold for resuscitation.
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14th November 2006
Embryo test for 200 diseases
Critics fear screening could spark demand for 'designer babies'.
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11th April 2006
Raising Babies
Raising Babies argues that children left in nursery may develop mental health problems.
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