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Tragic newborn’s death saves another’s life
By Anna Lewis on 06/03/2012 09:24:01
Incredible mum makes heartbreaking decision to donate newborn baby’s organs to save another baby’s life
A new mum made the heart wrenching decision to allow her newborn baby’s organs to be donated, after he died in her arms soon after birth. Jade Awdry made the decision after Zachary survived for just 23 minutes.Baby Zachary died from a fractured
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Help your newborn to sleep enough at night
By Maria Muennich on 25/02/2010 14:15:57
How much does your newborn need to sleep and how can you help him get enough?
usually sleep for around seventeen or eighteen hours a day, but there are a couple of reasons why it may seem as though they're sleeping a lot less. For newborns there is no difference between night and day and they need to gradually learn that night
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Newborn blood test could prevent disability
By Kimberley Smith on 14/05/2010 13:00:51
Testing blood from the umbilical cord of newborns could reveal likelihood of brain damage
A blood test, which measures the pH level in a baby’s umbilical cord, could be the next step towards preventing disabilities like cerebral palsy.One of the chief causes of cerebral palsy and infant brain damage is a lack of oxygen at birth. Doctors in Birmingham have found a stro...
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Newborns and jaundice
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2006 01:44:19
Jaundice, to a greater or lesser degree, is a feature for many new babies. But what is it and should it be a cause for concern?
Although we all see photographs of beautiful chubby babies with milky white skin, the reality more likely to be that he will look red, a bit squashed, or even yellow! An Apgar test, done at birth, is a non-invasive method of checking whether the baby is fine, including a check on...
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Review: Micralite Toro Newborn
By Louise Rogers on 12/11/2007 01:54:31
Light, adaptable and easy to fold, this buggy is great around town and can be used with extras as a full-on travel system
Micralite Toro Newborn Lightweight, compact and a real head-turner Handle adjustment is tricky; seat position a little on the low side Features: Can be used with carrycot from birth or with seat from 6 months. Unique frame design means
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Newborn babies learn in their sleep
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 19/05/2010 18:14:53
Baby brains are constantly at work, research reveals
Newborn babies develop so quickly because they’re learning even when they’re asleep, it seems. A newborn’s brain is continually adapting and adjusting even when they’re napping, researchers say.Tests on one-day-old and two-day-old babies have
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Barcodes introduced for newborn babies
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2010 14:08:00
One hospital has replaced handwritten wristbands with a barcode system to keep babies even safer
Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire, has introduced a new system based on barcodes to help newborn babies stay safer than ever, reports the BBC.The barcode system has replaced the babies’ usual handwritten wristbands. When the barcode
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All Newborns to get Hearing Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/03/2006 09:53:29
A reliable, safe hearing test at birth is to be rolled out across England after regional UK successes.
completely thorough.The test at birth is quick and unobtrusive for the newborn, and checks how the ear responds to sound. The test is referred to as AOAE, which stands for Automated Otoacoustic Emissions. A further test can be made if there are concerns
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Watch out for newborn hip problems
By Susie Boone on 16/03/2010 23:52:10
Babies with common hip disorders are not being diagnosed and treated early enough, warns charity
are clinically examined for DDH within 72 hours of birth. Those newborns thought to be at risk of DDH will then have an ultrasound scan with a follow-up six to eight weeks later.However, it’s at this point, when care is transferred from the hospital to GPs
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Hero dad saves newborn with a pin
By Susie Boone on 23/04/2010 13:46:37
Father delivers baby at home and then dramatically saves her life
A brave father saved his newborn baby by using a pin to prick open the amniotic membrane sac which was stopping her breathing.The baby, called Skye, who was born unexpectedly at home, came out still in the amniotic sac which had remained intact
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