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92% of women happy with their NHS maternity care, research reveals
By Kyrsty Hazell on 03/12/2010 12:24:39
New survey finds that majority of mums were satisfied with their care when giving birth
or with their legs supported by stirrups. Taking out those who had an assisted birth, 38% of those surveyed gave birth lying down and 17% used stirrups. This is despite the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) saying it should only
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Myleene Klass reveals her struggles with trying to conceive
By Matt Fricker on 12/10/2010 12:31:39
TV presenter thought it would be easy to fall pregnant again following the birth of her daughter Ava
after she began trying. Myleene ended up taking nearly 18-months to fall pregnant.“Ava was a surprise so I assumed it would be easy, but it wasn’t. It’s been tough. You get to the stage where every month you’re waiting, and then when you’re not pregnant
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“Crying could have killed our baby.”
By Ellen Wallwork on 24/11/2011 14:46:47
A rare heart condition meant that Lucas Joyce put his life at risk every time he cried
hospital care assistant. “We used to cuddle him, give him a dummy, comfort him, do anything to stop him crying.”Lucas has a rare heart ¬condition, called Tetralogy of Fallot, which occurs in only one in 3,500 ¬children. It is a combination of four ¬separate
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Trying for a baby for 12 months - what now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/10/2008 01:00:13
If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more, what can you do next, and who should you talk to?
by endometriosis; 0.3 per cent will be affected by issues in the uterus which are hampering successful implantation of the egg; 17 per cent will be a combination of the above; and 18.7 per cent will be because of 'no particular reason'.At this stage, some doctors
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What is a breech birth?
By ThinkBaby on 06/06/2007 00:17:09
What does it mean if my baby is breech, can anything be done to turn her, and will I need a caesarian if she doesn't turn head-down before term?
is usually suggested because it's statistically safer than a vaginal breech birth even though with proper, skilled birthing assistance the risks to the baby of injury or asphyxia are still very low in vaginal births. Three main factors will influence whether
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Know-how: Waterbirth
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2009 01:55:52
How using a birthing pool can be useful for birth and pain relief during labour
of labouring in water that the UK's Department of Health has recommended that it be an option available to expectant mums since 1993. Just as people use a warm bath to generally ease aches and pains and help relax and unwind their bodies, labouring in water
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Start-Rite's shoes for summer
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/05/2006 10:00:00
We checked out Start-Rite's latest collections and found some lovely designs and nice detail in their new ranges.
the other day, with our two-year-old, whilst the shop assistant patiently kept rejecting shoes she felt weren't completely suitable for our daughter's feet. Eleanor ended up going home with a pair she loved and we felt we'd just had a crash
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Unexpectedly pregnant? Don’t panic
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2009 01:37:54
Follow our steps to get yourself on the right track
the best start in life by taking a few simple steps. Below are the most important to start off with, but you can find more recommendations here. As soon as you can start taking a folic acid supplement of 400mcg daily to assist the healthy development
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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
(of many), and no cause for concern. It will simply result in a gooey first nappy.When to worryIn about five to 20 per cent of all births meconium is passed into the amniotic fluid. This is readily detected, as the normally clear amniotic fluid
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The official definition of 'infertility'
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/04/2007 01:42:12
Three months? A year? Or more? How long do doctors wait until they will diagnose 'infertility'?
, and their most recent figures were gathered between April 1st 2003 and March 31 2004.Out of 100 couples trying to conceive naturally, through regular sexual intercourse and without any form of assisted conception, 20 per cent will conceive in the first month
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