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All Newborns to get Hearing Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/03/2006 09:53:29
A reliable, safe hearing test at birth is to be rolled out across England after regional UK successes.
completely thorough.The test at birth is quick and unobtrusive for the newborn, and checks how the ear responds to sound. The test is referred to as AOAE, which stands for Automated Otoacoustic Emissions. A further test can be made if there are concerns
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What is the newborn hearing test?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/10/2006 12:21:46
Technology has come a long way in diagnosing hearing problems in children and now babies can have a painless test at birth.
After trials in various parts of the country, the option of giving newborn babies a hearing test within hours of their birth has now become a national NHS policy. But what is it and how does it work?How does a newborn get a reliable hearing test
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Newborns get blood test for rare, serious illness
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/02/2007 02:55:19
New babies will now get a blood test within two weeks of birth, for the rare but potentially fatal disease Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase (MCADD).
All newborn babies are to be given a new test in addition to the current round of checks performed at, or soon after birth. This simple test will seek to rule out a rare inherited condition called MCADD (Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase), which
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New baby: what newborns really look like
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/08/2010 01:21:38
Every new baby is genuinely a beautiful new human being, but they're also usually a little squashed and red!
's face and body may also seem flushed. This will quickly pass. However, many midwives now tend not to wash blood or the white coating on the skin (called the vernix) off your newborn immediately as this may cool the baby down too quickly. They may well
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Know-how: Blood Spot Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/02/2008 01:21:58
This blood test, taken from all newborn babies, checks for serious conditions which may need urgent treatment
If you have had a baby before, you may have come across the Blood Spot test when it was referred to as the Guthrie Test. (It is also described as the 'heel prick test'.) What is the Blood Spot Test?In the few days after your baby's birth your midwife will take a small amount of b...
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Breastfeeding after adoption
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2009 00:56:16
In some cases, it can be possible to breastfeed when you have adopted a newborn baby.
If you adopt a newborn baby and you do not have any medical history that might prevent you doing so, it can be possible to breastfeed even when you have not biologically given birth to the child.Somen women manage to breastfeed very successfully
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Aprica Cookie Pushchair
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/02/2009 01:47:28
Check out Aprica's stylish new lightweight designer pushchair that's suitable for newborns
has lots of wonderful features to offer comfort even for newborns. Safety and comfortAprica put a baby's safety and physical development to the fore in all their design decisions. For example, ventilation for breathing, well being and comfort
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Lightweight from-birth buggies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/06/2008 00:40:31
Many systems for new babies are heavy and HUGE! However, there are some lighter models on the market which are still suitable for newborns
Most lightweights suitable from birth are, let’s face it, less lightweight than ones for older babies.Extra padding and suchlike to make them more suitable for a tiny baby means they inevitably involve more mechanisms etc. Most of them are also more expensive than strollers for o...
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Know-how: Bonding with your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/01/2009 02:09:41
Whatever the nature of the birth or your experience of feeding, sleeping and living with your newborn, bonding is a valuable experience for all of you.
The moment of a birth, even if you already know what sex your child is, is a very special time. No-one needs to tell any new parent that. But don't forget, you continue to bond with your baby through childhood and into adulthood. Many of the starting points will stay with you as ...
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Review: Jané Powertwin Pro 3-wheeler Tandem
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2007 02:31:59
A great twin buggy for use with two newborns (as a travel system), or one baby and a toddler. Plus the tandem design makes it easier to get through doors.
Jané Powertwin Pro 3-wheeler Tandem Flexible and easy to adapt with a new baby and a toddlerNot much to fault, though the weight is 14.8kg Features: Front seat has two recline positions, back seat has four (and is higher up than on many tandem models), easy to fold and locks...
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