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Embryo regulator favours tests for more diseases
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/05/2006 09:38:26
The HFEA supports screening for more diseases in the process of IVF treatment.
support the move include some women who have a family history of early breast cancer and who would like the chance to rule out passing that gene down to their children.It is a difficult subject, especially as it might encourage parents who do not need
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IVF fee deal to women who donate eggs
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2006 10:11:39
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority have given a UK clinic the license to offer reduced fee incentives to IVF couples who donate spare eggs for research.
. The HFEA is carrying out a three-month consultation on the move, during the autumn.For more about various forms of assisted conception, and donation of eggs and sperm, visit the HFEA website.
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Pins and needles in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 02/06/2006 01:11:56
Tingling in your fingers and toes might seem strange but they shouldn't be anything to worry about.
get up and move around or change position if you are laying or sitting.There is a more bothersome problem called restless legs syndrome which can affect women in pregnancy. For more on that, click on the article below.
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New WHO baby growth chart
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2006 13:19:18
The World Health Organisation is to release a new growth chart which measures baby weight from breastfed babies as the norm.
Baby growth charts - against which all babies physical growth is measured and compared - are to be redrawn.The move is taken made by the World Health Organisation (WHO), to compare normal growth to the progress of babies who are breastfed rather
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Car seats: age and weight guide
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2007 01:47:22
At a glance information on what age and size your child should be using a baby seat, car seat or booster.
Car seats are usually labelled by weight with an age-range as a rough guide. Let your child's weight be your guide of when to move up to a bigger seat as some children are smaller than others and may benefit from staying in a car seat longer than
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Buyer's guide to baby monitors
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/04/2009 01:10:32
The key features and useful extras on sound (and vision) monitors to help watch over your child.
baby's crib or cot, you take with you the other half as you move around your home. Many have portable parent units so you can carry it with you rather than having to plug it in, room after room. Monitors are useful if you might be in the garden, lounge
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Toddler hygiene with Kandoo
By Sarah Lawson on 10/05/2007 01:50:47
Pampers' Kandoo wipes for toilet training and beyond, now come with stickers to remind your little one to wash and brush!
the wipes you had for nappy changing as an alternative to toilet roll for ‘poos’ or you can graduate to something like Pampers’ Kandoo wipes.Kandoo wipes are a nice choice because they are a move forward for your child, from the wipes they associated
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The Nanny Breathing Monitor
By Monica Stylli on 05/10/2007 01:36:40
A new baby monitor which alerts you if your child stops breathing in bed.
stops breathing in bed. The Nanny BM02 is a baby monitor which can be used in a cot or crib in your home or on the move.The device is switched on when you put baby down to sleep and if it detects that your child has stopped breathing for 20 seconds
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Body painting for pregnant women
By Monica Stylli on 21/08/2007 01:05:13
Remember your pregnant body forever with this unique experience from Embody.
or your baby.The whole process takes a full day and includes a photographic shoot so that you can remember your special day. You will be free to move around as much as you like during the day and be treated to a relaxing bubble bath at the end of it, so
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Plans to improve birth choices
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2007 02:23:24
The Dept of Health's plans to improve options for where a woman has her baby have received a cautious welcome.
that it aims to give all women in England the right to be able to choose safe, accessible options whether they wish to have a home or a hospital birth.The move has been welcomed by bodies like the Royal College of Midwives, but many commentators are unsure
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