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Why music is so important when you're giving birth
By Rachel Beckett on 21/09/2011 09:32:16
iPod at the ready! Plan your soundtrack for delivering your baby and you could have a smoother birth
that music ‘got them through’. In the same way it’s worth thinking about the benefits that music can bring to labour and birth and the ways in which it can help you on your big day.Listening to music during labour and birth is not a new idea, however
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New rules insist only one in ten IVF births be multiple
By Anna Lewis on 09/02/2012 14:16:02
Only one in ten births following IVF treatment should be twins or triplets under new regulations
the target for multiple births from 15% to 10%. This target will come into effect in October and must be met by every IVF clinic to reduce risks to mum and baby.At the moment up to two embryos can be transferred into a woman’s uterus, except in the case
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Ed Miliband registers birth of newborn son – and eldest son
By Marina Nelson on 12/11/2010 16:02:35
New Labour leader Ed Miliband signs birth certificate for baby Samuel and finally for 18-month old Daniel
Ed Miliband and partner Justine Thornton have registered the birth of their second son Samuel Stewart Thornton Miliband, reports The Telegraph. In September, Ed Miliband revealed on morning TV Show Daybreak that he had unfortunately not registered
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Amanda Holden home from hospital after birth scare
By Kimberley Smith on 31/01/2012 16:34:39
New mum Amanda recovering at home with her baby daughter after suffering life-threatening birth complications
Amanda Holden has been released from hospital to recuperate after the difficult birth of her second daughter. The Britain’s Got Talent judge checked herself into hospital last week with labour pains. It was later revealed she lost a large amount
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
Omega-3 could be beneficial in pregnancy for both mum and baby’s health, according to a new study in Australia.In a trial of 2,400 mums-to-be, researchers found that those who took omega-3 supplements saw a 50% reduction in premature birth
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ThinkBaby's celebrity birth round-up
By Kyrsty Hazell on 02/09/2011 11:42:52
"My baby popped out!" announces Mel B, and actress Alyssa Milano gives birth to a baby boy
was the right time and now Mel's daughters Phoenix, 12, and Angel, 4, are proud big sisters. Mel's hubby Stephen Belafonte also has a daughter Gisele, 6, from his previous relationship.Another celebrity who has given birth in the US is actress Alyssa Milano
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Periods after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/11/2006 00:49:38
When do periods return after the birth, and what will they be like?
. Though it is true that, even if you are bleeding, there is not neccessarily an ovulation, it is better not to take chances.Bleeding after the birthStraight after the birth, you can expect to bleed for a few weeks (possibly as long as 10 or 12 weeks
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Celebrity births this week (and one new pregnancy announcement)
By Kimberley Smith on 15/08/2011 13:07:28
It’s been a busy week in Hollywood as two stars give birth… and there’s a new baby on the way
first child.Jessica and husband Cash Warren added a second daughter to their brood. "Cash and I are excited to announce the birth of our daughter Haven Garner Warren,” Jessica posted on Twitter and Facebook. “She was born Saturday August 13 and weighed 7
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Cara's first birth story
By Cara Frost-Sharratt on 08/11/2005 07:45:50
The arrival of Eva Elizabeth
off. One hour later we were making the return journey, as I was only 2cm dilated. However, we barely got through the front door before the contractions intensified and the pain was becoming unbearable so we drove straight back. I wanted a water birth
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Laura's birth story
By Laura Davis on 23/05/2005 09:27:51
A timely appearance from baby Theo
spent more time reading and less time folding and re-folding babygros. But such is the nesting instinct...I woke on the morning of the 12th of February with slight backache and decided, because it was my due date and only 2% of babies are born
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