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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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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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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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Waiting until 30 to have a baby becoming the norm
By Kimberley Smith on 23/02/2011 15:00:43
Pregnancy rates among teens and younger women fall as more of us choose to wait to start a family
Young and especially teen pregnancy rates are falling fast as the number of us waiting until they turn 30 to have a baby has increased by half, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.Better healthcare has been cited as a reason we’re able to wait combined with our d...
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New test to predict menopause on the way
By Kimberley Smith on 28/06/2010 16:12:25
A test to predict the onset of menopause could help women decide when to start a family
A test to determine when you will begin the menopause is being developed to give women more information to choose when they start their families.The test, being developed after a 12-year study in Iran, works by measuring the levels of a hormone called AMH. So far the test has gen...
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Testing eggs to improve IVF success a step closer
By Kimberley Smith on 29/06/2010 16:02:11
New screening technique could weed out genetically abnormal eggs in the IVF process
Doctors are hopeful that a new technique will be able to predict and avoid genetic problems during IVF by screening eggs for genetic defects.The test is already offered in several clinics in Britain with early results showing a sharp increase in success rates. However, the latest...
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Start them early with ABC prints in the nursery
By Kimberley Smith on 16/09/2011 14:26:43
Decorate your nursery with canvases to help your baby recognise the alphabet
.And if the first three that we've received are anything to go by, these Alphabet examples are a lot more interesting that you’re average A is for apple…!Each the size of an A4 piece of paper, they'll be available later this year, priced £15 each.
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Kerry Katona reveals how she nearly lost her baby son Max
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2011 13:37:57
Troubled celeb mum reveals her horror at hearing baby Max had no heartbeat
told Kerry he could not find a heartbeat and that her baby had died in the womb. But the doctor didn’t give up and moments later, he found the heartbeat.“He was a miracle,” Kerry said. Max was born healthy in April 2008, five week early.Kerry later
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