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Breastfed babies cry… more?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/01/2012 15:53:33
New research claims breastfed babies are more likely to be cranky and take longer to settle than their formula fed counterparts
We know breast is best. Studies have proved it, government advice recommends it for the first six months and babies thrive on it. But today’s headlines seem to suggest that babies who are exclusively breastfed cry more and are trickier to settle
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Call for more support for breastfeeding
By Sarah Lawson on 19/02/2008 01:43:50
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has called for more to be done to support women to breastfeed their babies
Despite the message that 'breast is best', as little as 25 per cent of mothers in the UK are still breastfeeding their babies at six months - the recommended age until which the World Health Organisation advises solely breastmilk for all babies. However, you only have to look at ...
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Hospital births safer for first-time mums, but home births more natural
By Lara Brunt on 25/11/2011 11:20:44
A major study has found that home births are more risky for first-time mums, but hospital births use more intervention
A major study has found that home births are more risky for first-time mums, however, overall 90% of women who gave birth at home had ‘normal births’, with fewer assisted deliveries, c-sections and other common interventions.The Birthplace
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More babies on the horizon for Reese Witherspoon?
By Anna Lewis on 10/02/2012 11:31:50
Newly-married Hollywood star Reese is feeling broody and can’t wait to have more kids
and has revealed she would love a little brother or sister for 12-year-old Ava and 8-year-old Deacon, her children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.“I would love that!” Reese said when asked by OK! magazine if she wants more kids.“I’m really happy. I feel
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Embryo regulator favours tests for more diseases
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/05/2006 09:38:26
The HFEA supports screening for more diseases in the process of IVF treatment.
The body called the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is supporting the widening of screening at embryo stage, for more inherited diseases and conditions.The body, set up to regulate the practice of embryo research and medical treatment
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Should sperm donors get more recognition?
By Kimberley Smith on 20/10/2010 12:45:42
Men who donate sperm should receive more money than egg donors, says fertility campaigner
that deserves recognition from us all,” Laura explained.She also claimed that the amount of money given to reimburse sperm donors should be as high or more than egg donors receive. Traditionally, egg donors have received more because the procedure is more
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Frozen embryos are 50% more likely to be big babies
By Lara Brunt on 07/07/2011 13:04:07
IVF babies grown from frozen embryos are more likely to be oversized, say researchers.
IVF babies born from frozen embryos are more likely to be oversized, compared to those born from "fresh" embryos or conceived naturally, research has shown.Researchers from the University of Copenhagen who led the study believe the freezing
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Pregnant women should eat more fish
By Kimberley Smith on 01/06/2010 13:51:02
Women should be allowed to eat more than 2 portions of oily fish a week during pregnancy
Nutritionists have criticised current government guidelines that recommend pregnant women eat no more than 2 portions of oily fish a week. According to their recent research, current guidelines do not provide women and children with sufficient omega
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Dads need to be more involved, say midwives
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:00:59
Royal College of Midwives to publish guide to help dads become more involved in pregnancy, birth and their new baby
Dads are too often left out of the process of having a baby, according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The organisation is to publish a 16-page guide full of advice and tips for dads-to-be and dads, to help them feel part of their partner’s pregnancy and the birth of thei...
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Longer maternity leave makes women more likely to breastfeed
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 15:40:15
Mums who have longer than 6 weeks off when they have a baby are more likely to try breastfeeding and keep it up for longer, finds new study
Mums who take longer maternity leave are more likely to give breastfeeding a go and also to keep breastfeeding for longer, a new study has found.Unsurprisingly, the length of breastfeeding has been linked to returning to work, as mums who return
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