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Miracle baby for mum after 4 miscarriages in a year
By Kimberley Smith on 15/10/2010 17:19:30
New treatment helped mum to have a healthy pregnancy after losing 4 babies
A mum who suffered four miscarriages early in her pregnancies has given birth to a healthy baby boy, thanks to a pioneering new drug trial.Mum Elizabeth Baker endured the heartache of miscarrying four pregnancies at between 6 and 10 weeks. “I didn
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Lily Allen finally ready to talk about miscarriage and motherhood
By Kimberley Smith on 08/03/2011 14:05:09
Pop star reveals how suffering a miscarriage has changed her life but not put her off being a mum
After suffering a miscarriage at 6 months in October, Lily Allen has revealed how the experience has profoundly changed her.“It was a really long battle - and I think that kind of thing changes a person,” Lily explained in a documentary to be shown
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Pregnant women unaware of the dangers of ibuprofen
By Hannah Blake on 07/09/2011 11:17:20
Scientists have found that pregnant women who use ibuprofen are twice as likely to have a miscarriage
of the drug, that pregnant women should not use them. Women who take ibuprofen are up to 2.4 times more at risk of suffering from a miscarriage, the study of 47,050 women found. Results have been published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal
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Anti-aging vitamin pill DHEA could boost fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:29:06
DHEA supplement increases fertility, reduces miscarriage risk and leads to healthier and more successful pregnancies, find trials
and delivery than those who were not given DHEA. Miscarriage rates also dropped.“In the DHEA group, there was a 23% live birth rate as opposed to 4% in the control group,” said Professor Shulman, who led the study. However, the research team said more research
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Kelly Brook trying for a baby?
By Jayne Braithwaite on 27/07/2011 13:51:39
Model Kelly and boyfriend Thom Evans rumoured to be ready for a baby after miscarriage sadness
Kelly Brook is rumoured to be ready to try for a baby, after going through a late miscarriage earlier this year. Then, Kelly was surprised to discover she was expecting, as she hadn’t been dating new boyfriend Thom Evans for very long. But she
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Women whose babies were stillborn to feature in new exhibition
By Lara Brunt on 14/07/2011 11:13:41
Photos of 17 brave women during their pregnancy to form an exhibition to highlight Britain's alarming stillbirth rate.
and not really talked about," John told the Daily Mail.Research published earlier this year in The Lancet medical journal found that Britain's stillbirth rate ranked 32nd out of 35 developed countries.Although stillbirth rates are actually declining - by about 17.4
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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
Why you should avoid caffeineThere’s evidence to suggest that the miscarriage rate increases among women who drink 5-6 cups of coffee (or similarly caffeinated drink) a day. Caffeine does cross the placenta and enter into fetal circulation, but it
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Baby born with no blood
By Emma Daly on 01/02/2012 11:55:52
Mum shares miraculous story of how doctors saved her baby born with no blood and no heartbeat
sits smiling at her. Katy said, “He’s a walking tribute to the doctors who worked miracles”. Read more…Miracle baby after 4 miscarriagesKate Silverton talks about her miracle baby Baby thought to be dead surives!
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Fetal development: Week 12
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:23:24
All the esssentials
is going well: it's a somewhat arbitrary line to draw, but one you've seen that the baby is fine from here on in the risks of miscarriage drop considerably. Many couples wait until this stage to tell others about their pregnancy, particularly if the woman
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Is it possible to increase my partner's fertility naturally?
By Clio FitzHerbert on 16/05/2011 09:27:01
Fertility expert Zita West's top tips for boosting your man's fertility
, it damages the sperm DNA and passes on a risk of cancer to your child.3. Avoid recreational drugs, as they can affect sperm quality.4. Keep alcohol to a minimum – try and give up the beer and keep to just an occasional glass of wine; red is best for its
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