Figures obtained by cot death charity, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), show 25 babies died in the last two years whilst on the sofa with a sleeping adult.Despite previous studies demonstrating that falling asleep with a baby

following advice to reduce the risk in the late 1980s, but the number has hovered at around 300 a year for the past few years.Babies born weighing less than 2.5kg (5.5lb) are five times more likely to suffer cot death than those of normal weight, according

; or if your baby was premature (born before 37 weeks) or low birthweight (under 2.5kg).In many cultures, however, co-sleeping is common and cot deaths are rare, but it will take years of research before the reasons behind this are fully understood. As Cathy

June 19 to 25 2006 is Child Safety Week.To mark this, we'll be running various safety articles through the week and directing you to useful tips already on ThinkBaby.Organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, Child Safety Week is aimed

and night) with a dummy can reduce the risk of cot death, even if the dummy falls out while your baby is asleep. Breastfeed your baby. Establish breastfeeding before starting to use a dummy.Win a MAM Babygrow and SootherWin 1 of 50 sets worth £6.25 each

It looks like model and mum-of-four Heidi Klum will soon be in good company as her fellow Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes has announced she’s pregnant with her first baby.The 25-year-old underwear model and her partner DJ Sunnery Jones

In the UK alone, 25,000 pregnant women are affected by Pre-eclampsia every year. It is so common - with symptoms including high blood pressure and the presence of protein in urine - that it is tested for at every regular ante-natal check a pregnant

of it happening in subsequent pregnancies?The recurrence rate is 20-25 per cent, so you are at greater risk, but your caregivers will be aware of your history and ready to step in. You may be advised to have your next baby in hospital, just in case. Can I prevent

cause of death in this country.Babies, like us, get hot and cold all the time. If they get upset (and what baby doesn't at some point every day?) they will get hotter, for example. This kind of overheating usually passes quickly and should not be a cause

.Amenorrhea – Absence of menstruation for a prolonged period caused by stress, exhaustion, travel, illness, extremes of weight, dieting or hormonal contraceptives.Amniocentesis – An optional prenatal test to check on the health and development of your baby