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Cut the cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2011 13:17:32
Waiting a few minutes to clamp your baby’s umbilical cord, could reduce the rest of iron deficiency, finds new research
Waiting just three minutes after birth to clamp a baby’s umbilical cord could reduce its risk of developing iron deficiency. Researchers have found that it is safer to wait a short amount of time to allow more of the placental blood to reach the baby.Though the study was small, ...
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Cut umbilical cord later for healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 28/05/2010 13:20:48
Delaying clamping babies’ umbilical cords could enable transfer of more antibodies and cord blood
Cutting the umbilical cord immediately after birth could be robbing babies of vital blood and antibodies still contained in the cord. Researchers at the University of South Florida have found that delaying the clamping of the cord for 30 seconds or more reduces common conditions ...
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Does the way a baby’s born affect later behaviour?
By Kimberley Smith on 04/11/2010 13:45:57
Caesarean born babies are calmer while forceps babies could be worse behaved, according to new study
The way your baby comes into the world may have a big impact on the way she behaves, according to a new study of 4,190 children in China.The study found that a difficult birth produces high levels of stress hormones, which can affect a baby’s development. Babies born by assisted ...
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Babies’ skin more easily damaged by the sun than previously thought
By Jayne Braithwaite on 07/06/2011 13:56:47
Exposure of babies’ sensitive skin linked to later skin cancer
Sun damage to babies’ skin before their second birthday could make them more likely to have skin cancer later in life, claims a new review.Babies’ skin is more sensitive than adults’ because it hasn’t developed as many layers of natural protection
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Older mums have healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:26:57
Being a mum later in life found to have unexpected benefits
mums as a whole,” said Alastair Sutcliffe, a consultant paediatrician who carried out the research.“This is good news for older mums who may feel perhaps criticised about having a baby later in life,” Alastair added.Obstetricians recommend women have
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Sneak peak at Mountain Buggy’s new jogger buggy
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/06/2010 12:44:55
Called the terrain, this 3-wheeler is rumoured to be due for release later this year
Mountain Buggy looks set to launch a new all-terrain jogger buggy in the UK later this year. Its name will be “terrain”, and its catch-cry will be “maximum control, maximum performance” – two claims we’re going to make sure our sister site Made
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Pregnancy pounds put weight on your baby too
By Kimberley Smith on 05/08/2010 14:01:05
Gaining too much weight in pregnancy linked to bigger babies - who are more likely to suffer from obesity later in life
baby’s weight increases by a ¼ oz. They are also more likely to be fat or obese in later life. This backs up the importance of the NICE guidelines that advise women to aim to be a healthy weight before getting pregnant and to avoid the temptation
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Baby born at 23 weeks survives
By Matt Fricker on 21/07/2010 13:45:59
Youngest premature baby is “developing well” in hospital with twin brother born 10 days later
her that she was in full labour and there was nothing they could do but help her give birth. Amelia Hope Burden was born two hours later at just 23 weeks and two days old, while Amanda remained pregnant with Amelia’s brother Arthur, who was born via
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Will women evolve to be fertile for longer?
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 23/07/2010 14:06:09
Having children later in life could “potentially lead to improvements in old-age fertility”, says study.
The increase in women become mums later in life may lead to women being fertile for longer, researchers have suggested.With many women waiting until they’re older to have babies, it’s just those with longer lasting fertility genes
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Mothers using nicotine gum in pregnancy are still harming their unborn babies
By Daniella Delaney on 21/07/2011 16:35:23
Giving up smoking in pregnancy and switching to nicotine patches can give your baby problems in later life
pressure in later life. In the past packets of nicotine patches and chewing gums used to display warnings saying they shouldn't be used by pregnant women. But in 2006 the Government removed the warnings as it believed the advantages of stopping mothers
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