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Birth complications more common at night
By Tessa Watkins on 14/06/2010 14:29:00
Picking the time of day to give birth could influence the chances of a smooth delivery
A new study has revealed that birth complications are more common at night, reports Reuters. Researchers looked at more than 700,000 births at Dutch hospitals between 2000 and 2006 and found that more babies were admitted to intensive care during
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Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
: registering the birth.What is 'registering the birth'?When a child is born, they need to be registered in order to receive a birth certificate.It is not only a legal requirement that new parents register the birth, it is also essential so that you can claim
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Celebrity pregnancy and birth round up
By Sophie Westnedge on 28/10/2011 11:38:45
Billie Piper, Stacey Soloman and James Buckley… In the wonderful world of celebrity bumps and births a lot can happen in a week
It’s been a busy week for celebrity pregnancy and birth announcements!Actress Billie Piper has revealed that she’s expecting her second child with hubby Laurence Fox. The Doctor Who star and her hubby are already parents to 3-year-old Winston
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Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
What type of birth do you want?The minute you announce you’re pregnant you’ll be bombarded with advice from friends and relatives who have been there, done that and got the T-shirt. Trouble is, we’re all different and what’s right for one person isn
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Celine Dion gives birth to twin sons
By Kimberley Smith on 25/10/2010 13:08:12
Congrats to Canadian singer who has given birth to twin boys by caesarean
in incubators for a few days.We recently reported that Celine had not booked into hospital for a planned caesarean birth, but the 42-year-old singer was admitted to hospital to prevent an early birth last week and went on to deliver her twins by caesarean
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Women having home births at 50-year low
By Emma Daly on 11/11/2011 12:37:26
Only 2.5% of mums gave birth at home last year, compared to a third 50 years ago
Only 2.5% of women gave birth at home in the UK in 2010 compared to 33.2% in 1960. Just one woman in 40 now gives birth at home with midwives blaming increasing NHS funding cuts for the decrease. Women in their late thirties are more likely
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From-birth Pushchairs on a Budget
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/03/2009 00:00:46
You don't have to break the bank to get a stylish, reliable pushchair that's suitable for babies from birth
When you're choosing a from-birth pushchair you can often find that the price tag is pretty high. This is not just because first-time parents often make this first purchase with an excited 'money no object' attitude and are immediately drawn
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Breastfeeding at birth can reduce infant mortality
By Monica Stylli on 17/08/2007 01:04:13
New research by UNICEF suggests that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent neonatal deaths.
The first 24 hours after birth can be some of the most daunting, especially if you are getting to grips with breastfeeding. Research by charity UNICEF shows that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent a significant number
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Ten tips for a happy home birth
By ThinkBaby on 19/11/2009 02:49:20
If you want to get the most out of birthing in your home environment it can help to plan ahead
If you've already decided on a homebirth for your baby then the chances are that you've done quite a lot of research into giving birth and what it may entail. Educating yourself about what you can expect during labour is an important first step
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Plans to reduce multiple births from IVF
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2008 00:31:34
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has updated its plan of action to reduce the number of multiple births
) decided some time ago, to undergo a major review on how embryos were implanted.The HFEA's Multiple births and single embryo transfer reviewWith the aim of reducing the number of multiple births which come about as a result of IVF treatment (whilst ensuring
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