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First genetic test to predict IVF success
By Susie Boone on 20/12/2010 17:15:47
Scientists identify gene closely linked with likelihood to conceive through IVF
genotype was linked with a higher pregnancy rate, one gave almost 50% lower chances and a third genotype gave middling results.This means scientists may soon be able to test which genotype you have, and so give you an idea of whether you’re more or less
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Mobile phone app stops morning sickness
By Susie Boone on 28/05/2010 06:42:13
NHS study shows medical soundtrack that you listen to on your phone is 90% effective
A mobile phone app that plays a soundtrack to you has been shown to dramatically reduce pregnancy sickness.In a small study carried out by Royal Hampshire County Hospital, 9 out of 10 pregnant women experienced a reduction or elimination
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Kate Hudson has pink and blue celebrity baby shower
By Susie Boone on 08/06/2011 07:09:28
Star-studded party with 60 close friends helps Kate prepare for the arrival of baby number 2
Nicole Richie and Courtney Cox were among the guests at Kate Hudson’s glam baby shower in Malibu.Hosted by Tobey Maguire’s wife Jan Meyer and 90201 actress Sara Foster, the party’s colour theme was pink and blue, reflecting the fact that Kate and partner Matt Bellamy have not rev...
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Unborn baby saved by pregnant mum's broken arm
By Susie Boone on 07/05/2010 11:44:19
A mum-to-be's nasty fall revealed a life-threatening condition for her unborn baby
baby born prematurely? Did you have to have your baby early because of pregnancy complications? Tell us your stories below...Did your baby have a difficult start or make an early appearance? Tell us your story below...
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Widow conceives 17 months after death of baby's father
By Susie Boone on 26/02/2010 18:50:58
A woman who lost her husband to cancer has fallen pregnant with his baby
A widow has conceived a baby using her husband’s frozen sperm, 17 months after his death.Lisa Wilkinson, 27, started IVF before Christmas and was thrilled to discover she was pregnant with her late husband’s baby.The mum-to-be from Somerset lost her husband, Gareth, to bone cance...
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Samantha Cameron announces she's pregnant
By Susie Boone on 22/03/2010 17:11:45
Conservative leader David Cameron surprises all with revelation that he and his wife are expecting their fourth baby
thrilled" about the pregnancy. The news comes just over a year after the sad death of their eldest son, Ivan, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy.Prime Minister Gordon Brown and wife Sarah were said to be "very pleased" to hear the news and a spokesperson
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Hero dad saves newborn with a pin
By Susie Boone on 23/04/2010 13:46:37
Father delivers baby at home and then dramatically saves her life
A brave father saved his newborn baby by using a pin to prick open the amniotic membrane sac which was stopping her breathing.The baby, called Skye, who was born unexpectedly at home, came out still in the amniotic sac which had remained intact. However, she started to turn blue ...
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Top 65 baby buys - revealed!
By Susie Boone on 19/05/2011 06:14:00
Whether you're looking for a buggy, travel system, double buggy or car seat, we've picked out 5 of the best for all budgets
Check out our up-to-the-minute Top 5 baby product buysTravel systemsTop 5 Travel Systems under £300Top 5 Travel Systems between £300 and £400Top 5 Travel Systems between £400 and £500Top 5 Travel Systems between £500 and £750BuggiesTop 5 buggies for £150 and underTop 5 buggies be...
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Sure Start maternity grants are cut
By Susie Boone on 25/01/2011 17:24:10
No extra money for families with more than one child
The £500 Sure Start maternity grant is being cut from today. Previously, low income families could claim the £500 for each child. However, the grant is now going to be restricted to the first child only.Sure Start maternity grants are designed to assist with the initial expense o...
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Midwives to use volunteers - plan revealed
By Susie Boone on 07/03/2011 16:15:23
Using volunteer help could ease the midwife shortage situation, says report
Overworked midwives should use volunteers to relive pressure in busy maternity wards, a new report has recommended to the NHS.The advice from the King's Fund, a health thinktank, suggests this may free up more time for midwives to care for women in labour.According to The Observe...
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