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Drug that reduces risk of premature birth approved in US
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:25:01
Prevention of premature birth given a boost as US approves drug to help reduce the chances of at-risk mums going into labour early
A new drug to prevent preterm birth has been approved by the US Food and Drug Association. The drug, Makena, has shown promising results in trials but needs more research before it is likely to be available in the UK.Given to mums-to-be by injection
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Pensioner becomes Britain’s oldest dad
By Susan Lee on 29/03/2010 15:51:39
Britain’s oldest dad thanks bananas for his virility at 74
A 74-year-old Lincolnshire man has become Britain’s oldest dad after the birth of his son, Ryan.Gerry Burk’s wife, 41-year-old Dawn, gave birth to baby Ryan by caesarean. He weighed 5lb 7oz and suffered breathing difficulties but is now at home
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Pro-biotics breakthrough for premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 29/04/2010 14:04:16
Australian study claims pro-biotics could save the lives of thousands of premature babies
Babies born more than six weeks early seem to benefit from ‘friendly bacteria’, and have their chances of survival boosted, reports News-Medical.net.Trials of over 2, 000 babies born more than six weeks premature have shown ‘friendly bacteria
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Using aromatherapy in labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2007 01:46:30
How oils work, when to use them and which are recommended for labour and birth
will clear the hospital scent that so many people find unpleasant and unsettling.When can I use aromatherapy?There's no technical reason for you not to be able to use aromatherapy at any stage of birth and labour. However, hospital policies may vary widely
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Marathon mama! Mum gives birth after completing 26 mile race
By Lara Brunt on 13/10/2011 14:20:39
A super-fit US mum delivers a healthy baby girl, after going into labour just hours after finishing a marathon.
to Central DuPage Hospital, and seven hours later, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl named June."Lots of people were cheering me on, saying 'Go, pregnant lady!' I was expecting some negative comments. For me, it wasn't anything out of the ordinary," Amber
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
be found in dairy products. Some bacteria in our intestines also produce it naturally, so adults are very rarely lacking in it.Why might my new baby need a vitamin K boost?Babies have low levels of vitamin K at birth because their intestines do not yet
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Using homeopathy for labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 19/11/2008 01:37:53
What homeopathy is, how it works and how to find out more
may help you progress by relaxing you and relieving physical tensions, or by giving you a mental and emotional boost when the going gets tough. When can I use homeopathy?You can use homeopathy at any stage during labour and birth and you may want
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The home birthing option
By Maria Muennich on 17/06/2009 01:32:58
The government plans to make home birth an option to all mums in two years' time, but is it worth the fuss?
ultimately allow you a greater degree of control over your own labour, all of which may boost your confidence and ease your birth experience. Your family's day-to-day life will probably be less disturbed by a home labour, and following the birth you can
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Birth and Beyond
By ThinkBaby on 12/06/2005 16:31:04
Obstetrician Dr Yehudi Gordon's comprehensive tome on the the path towards and into parenthood
Birth and Beyond - Dr. Yehudi Gordon A wealth of information reassuringly and sympathetically written. Great reference section at the backWith so much information it can take a little while to familiarise yourself with the book and realise how
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Active birthing
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 03:30:02
It's becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly is an active birth and how can you get one?
will go and what birthing positions or medical intervention will be safest for your baby when the time comes. The good news, however, is that there is plenty you can do to boost your chances of an active labour, and that many of the techniques you learn
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