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Newborn blood test could prevent disability
By Kimberley Smith on 14/05/2010 13:00:51
Testing blood from the umbilical cord of newborns could reveal likelihood of brain damage
in Birmingham have found a strong link between lack of oxygen and a low pH (more acid) found in the blood.Analysis of studies involving nearly 500, 000 babies found increasing the pH of the blood could help reduce the number of babies who go on to suffer serious
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New guidelines to check for baby jaundice
By Kimberley Smith on 20/05/2010 13:55:38
Blood tests for all newborn babies with suspected jaundice recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced guidelines to change the way newborns are checked for jaundice. A very common condition that is harmless in most cases, jaundice is developed by around 80% of premature
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Parents taught to reduce preemie babies’ pain
By Kimberley Smith on 25/08/2011 12:02:46
Teaching parents of premature babies to understand and manage their infants’ pain helps them become more confident carers
for their premature newborns helped parents feel more confident in responding to signals from their tiny babies.Of the 169 parents who took part, half received a basic information leaflet, while the other half received the booklet plus two training sessions with a
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Department of Health clears up confusion over flu jabs in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 20/12/2010 13:18:50
Flu jab available all mums-to-be after medical staff accused of giving mixed messages
After confusion over the safety and necessity of giving pregnant women a winter flu jab, doctors are advising all mums-to-be to have the vaccination.Mums-to-be are four time more likely to be admitted to hospital with flu but the flu jab can protect
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Baby's skin at bathtime
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 01:45:10
We want to keep our babies clean but it's important not to dry out a small child's tender new skin
Bathtime bonding Giving your new baby a bath is a lovely way to bond with her and develop a connection as well as keeping her smelling sweet and feeling comfortable. Initially you don't need to use soaps or bubbles or cleansers as water alone will be enough to refresh her in...
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Baby eczema
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 01:33:41
Eczema is a common baby skin complaint and can be sore, itchy and disrupt sleep. Here's how to recognise it and deal with it.
of this by the age of 3 and after she turns 1, it's likely the worst of the symptoms will be over. Treating baby eczema • Laundry Non-bio washing products, especially ones which are developed for sensitive skin or specifically for babies can really help. It
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