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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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Giving birth around the world
By Kimberley Smith on 25/10/2010 10:36:57
How different can becoming a mum be? Find out with these weird and wonderful parenting traditions from around the world
the new mum for going through the pains of labour. Two male sheep are killed for a huge feast and celebration - but only the women in the tribe can eat the meat. Quite right too!Dad stands guard after birth in IndonesiaMost Indonesian women do not go out
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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
, thereby reducing cases of birth defects caused by preterm birth.One of the best ways to help your pregnancy reach full term is to look after yourself. Do regular pregnancy-safe exercise and eat healthily.
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Mum-of-two gives birth to surprise third baby
By Kimberley Smith on 18/03/2011 13:29:16
Mum mistakes labour for a stomachache as she gives birth to an unexpected 9lb 2oz baby
A surprised nursery worker has welcomed her third baby after mistaking labour pains for a stomachache. Unsuspecting Lesley Nicoll, 35, visited Homerston Hospital, in East London, complaining of stomach pains, only to be told she was pregnant and two
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‘Caesareans by choice should be every woman’s right’
By Kimberley Smith on 27/06/2011 13:27:04
As Victoria Beckham’s pre-booked labour date approaches, the debate over elective caesareans kicks off again
to private healthcare to enable them to have the birth they want.Do you think elective caesareans should be available on the NHS?Also in the news...Victoria Beckham "eats like a horse"Four pregnancies and not a stretch mark in sight...Pink gives birth
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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.
the gruelling 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon on Sunday.After completing the course in a very respectable six hours, 25 minutes, Amber headed home to rest her tired muscles and grab something to eat.But her unborn baby had other ideas. Amber and hubby Joe, 32, headed
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Getting through the early stages of labour
By ThinkBaby on 13/09/2010 08:58:16
Getting through your waters breaking, early contractions, labour signs and when to grab the hospital bag
Early labour - the signs and what to do The time from when you first feel your first contraction, or from when you realise your waters have broken, through to having progressed enough to need to go to hospital can seem like an age
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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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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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Caesarian sections: the how and whys
By ThinkBaby on 12/02/2010 11:16:13
When a c-section might be necessary or recommended and what's involved
of labour and birth is not imminentIf the mother's blood pressure becomes high and doesn't respond to drugsIf there is abnormal bleedingIf the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby's neck and there is a risk of strangulation at birthIf the umbilical
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