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NHS trust does deal with private midwife firm
By Kimberley Smith on 08/12/2011 13:17:32
NHS Wirral first trust to foot bill to allow private midwives to work with pregnant women on the NHS for more birth options
An NHS trust in Merseyside has become the first unit to recruit private midwives to expand the range of options on offer to pregnant women in its area. The deal between NHS Wirral and One to One Midwifery was agreed after a pilot scheme involving 200 women was deemed a success.Pr...
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Fragile Feet
By Monica Stylli on 25/07/2006 11:14:49
Research from Start-rite shows that 390,000 babies are at risk of developing life-long foot problems each year
foot health with 98% of people questioned aware that the bones in a baby's foot are not fully formed at birth.Despite this informed response, only 46% of these people are conscious that babies' feet are so delicate they can be pushed out of place
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Chinese fertility treatments
By Anna Lewis on 03/04/2012 11:45:38
Before you hot-foot it to the IVF clinic, have you considered using Chinese fertility treatments to help you conceive?
If you’re trying to get pregnant and you feel like it’s taking longer to conceive than expected, it’s important to not get disheartened and automatically assume you need IVF.As many as 500,000 couples in the UK and Ireland actively seek help with fertility each year, so first of ...
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Start-Rite's noisy slippers for autumn
By Sarah Lawson on 30/08/2006 01:43:54
Barking, mooing flashing - it's about time children's slippers were as much fun to play with as to wear!
elastication to ensure they don't keep slipping off, but are also not too tight. To check out these and the rest of the Start-Rite collection for autumn 06, go to www.startriteshoes.com. The website also has some great advice about foot health for children.
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Beat the Chill with Crocs
By Sarah Lawson on 08/01/2009 02:15:12
Crocs aren’t just for summer – check out their cosy boots for little toes
The Crocs phenomenon means there’s never a playground or beach in summer that isn’t overrun with these cosy, easy to wear clogs, but now the range has extended to include some nifty winter footwear perfect for the current cold snap…New boots for cold toesAdding to Mammoth – the c...
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Baby shoes from Funky Feet Fashions
By Debra Stottor on 16/10/2008 01:05:36
Baby's first footwear shouldn't be proper shoes – but soft slip-ons can still be cute and fun!
If you want your little one’s toes to truly twinkle, slip them into some fab footwear. Funky Feet Fashions’ shoes are sure to raise a smile, with their adorable designs ranging from funky creatures (think hedgehogs, ladybirds and bumble bees), flowers, fruit, trainer styles and c...
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Buyer's Guide to Pregnancy Footwear
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/10/2007 01:43:58
Though a great pair of red high heels might be your treasured possession, pregnancy is probably the time to give them a rest!
During pregnancy, at least a half of all women experience red, sore-looking skin on the palms of their hands or the soles of their feet. Often, these itch too, albeit it usually only mildly. They are unfortunately part and parcel of the pregnancy discomforts that affect us all to...
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Inch Blue: soft shoes for heavenly toes
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/07/2006 12:04:18
Babies don't need shoes until they can walk, but soft footwear like the wonderful Inch Blue range is great for tiny toes on the go.
When your baby is at home or undercover, there is really no need to put footwear on her. However, if she is out in the sun or if it's cold, you might want to have something to protect the tender skin of her feet. Also, as she begins to crawl, you might prefer to have something to...
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Your baby's feet
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2006 10:30:00
The first year of your baby's life will not be spent with shoe shop assistants! For most of this time you'll want her toes to be naked.
Not only are babies' feet so cute that you'll want to stare at them all day, it's a good idea for the first year to keep your child's feet visible whenever possible. That is, avoid shoes and even socks when you're baby is in a warm, safe environment.Start Rite DiggerPre-crawlersB...
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Buyer's Guide to Shoes for Babies and Toddlers
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2008 01:14:33
Babies don't need shoes until they've been walking for six weeks, but what footwear is safe in the early months?
Not only are babies' feet so cute that you'll want to stare at them all day, it's a good idea for the first year to keep your child's feet visible whenever possible. That is, avoid shoes and even socks when you're baby is in a warm, safe environment.Pre-crawlersBabies' feet are m...
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