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NHS IVF good for UK economy
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/06/2006 10:51:58
Professor Bill Ledger argues that children born by IVF play a long-term role in helping the economy of the UK.
against the amount of money a child - born to a couple who otherwise would not be able to have children - would go on to earn and pay back into the economy over his or her lifetime. Based on a child being in education until 19 and then in full
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Jooki's chic changing bags
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/02/2007 04:03:44
If you can allow yourself to one little luxury when your baby is born, the Jooki soft leather changing bags are a special treat.
Jooki Talissa Changing BagAlthough no-one can fully prepare you for the mix of sleep deprivation, physical recovery and elation that will follow the birth of your baby, one thing’s for sure, you’ll be in need of some serious treats in the months ahead.The rise of the baby changin...
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Baby's First Nappy
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/05/2009 01:57:04
Your first encounter with your child's nappies will probably be the scariest! But don't worry, a dark, tarry nappy is to be expected.
Knowing how to change a nappy is one of your first lessons as a new parent.I remember the look on my partner's face when he returned from changing our son's first nappy. Quite unlike that special moment he was expecting, he was horrified at the strangely coloured muck he found.'I...
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Free prescriptions and dental care in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/01/2007 01:10:56
Once your doctor has confirmed you are pregnant, and for the 12 months after your baby is born, you are entitled to free prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. Here's how to get it.
earns £10,000 or £100,000.How long can I claim free prescriptions for?You are entitled to free prescriptions from the time you are confirmed pregnant by your doctor, to a year after your baby is born.That is, 12 months from the due date, or 12 months
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Early 30s popular for pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/05/2006 16:46:13
Statistics for 2005, suggest that one in ten women aged 30 to 34 are now having babies.
for having a baby rose slightly, to now stand at 29 and a half years.The trend towards having a child outside marriage has changed too. Ten years ago, only a third of babies were born to unmarried women. By last year, 42 per cent of babies were born
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New baby: what newborns really look like
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/08/2010 01:21:38
Every new baby is genuinely a beautiful new human being, but they're also usually a little squashed and red!
about what your new baby will be like and what he or she will need, go to New Baby – the First 48 Hours.What will your new baby look like?Admittedly, the way your baby will look does depend on how he or she is born. A baby born vaginally, has just had
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Know-how: Blood Spot Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/02/2008 01:21:58
This blood test, taken from all newborn babies, checks for serious conditions which may need urgent treatment
is usually taken about a week after your baby was born.The visiting midwife can do this simple test at your home; there is no need to make an appointment at the clinic or GP surgery to have this done.If your baby is born prematurely, it is likely that your
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Will my baby be low-birthweight?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/03/2008 01:42:41
Having a baby who is under 5lb 8oz at birth can signal long term health problems, but is there anything you can do to reduce the risk of a low birthweight?
Although in cases of premature birth, there is not a great deal you can do about a baby being born underweight, there are quite a few things you can do about helping to ensure your baby is a good weight if he is born at full-term.What is a 'low
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Heart disease: pre-conception awareness
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/02/2006 01:12:06
Heart specialists demand greater awareness between patient and doctor of pregnant women with heart problems.
of miscarriage, stroke, lung problems and heart attack, the baby can be affected by restricted growth, premature birth and longterm heart problems.Around one per cent of the population are born with CHD and therefore the implications of a lack of awareness
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What is gestational diabetes?
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:20:30
Gestational diabetes is routinely checked for during pregnancy but what is it and what does it mean for your baby?
Gestational diabetes is a condition where the woman's body cannot produce enough insulin to cope with the raised blood sugar levels of pregnancy.In almost all cases, it passes quite soon after the baby is born. (However, it can mean the woman
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