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Mum-of-two gives birth to surprise third baby
By Kimberley Smith on 18/03/2011 13:29:16
Mum mistakes labour for a stomachache as she gives birth to an unexpected 9lb 2oz baby
baby brother.“Nathan's a true little miracle,” said his proud mum. “He's come into the world for a good reason and he's going to be special to us all.”Perhaps she missed these pregnancy symptoms? Would you know you were in labour?
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Barmaid has surprise baby after mistaking labour for backache
By Kimberley Smith on 17/06/2010 14:57:55
Baby girl born on the loo to mum who didn’t know she was pregnant
Joanne.Despite drinking throughout her pregnancy, completely unaware of her growing baby, doctors have ruled out the possibility of baby Madison suffering from Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.Mum and baby are both doing well and are now back home with Joanne
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Surprise baby for size-eight beauty therapist
By Ella Harris on 06/05/2011 13:14:39
Tiny 20-year-old gives birth on the loo, two weeks after doctors missed her pregnancy at a contraceptive pill check up
’t struggle with morning sickness or any of the usual pregnancy symptoms or cravings many mums-to-be get.“I didn’t put on weight or get any cravings at all. You would think I’d have had a bump but I had nothing whatsoever,” Lauren explained. “I didn’t know
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Are doctors too cautious with drugs in pregnancy?
By ThinkBaby on 18/01/2006 01:09:43
Head of prescribing at the Royal College of GPs fears drugs companies are excluding pregnant women from safe medicines.
The BBC has reported that Dr Jim Kennedy, of the UK's Royal College of GPs, believes many medicines carry needless warnings advising against their use during pregnancy because of fears of repetition of a tragedy like Thalidomide in the 1960s
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Special diet may prevent pre-eclampsia
By Lara Brunt on 20/05/2011 18:22:18
Taking dietary supplements could reduce the risk of pregnant women developing the condition, research suggests
Dietary supplements taken in pregnancy could prevent thousands of women from developing pre-eclampsia, according to a new study. The condition affects up to 10% of all first-time pregnancies and can be dangerous for both mum and baby. The exact
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Harmful chemicals found in nearly all pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 14/01/2011 12:51:24
Chemicals, including some banned for decades, have been found in the bodies of 99% of pregnant women in the US
for the unborn baby.The study was not investigating the link between the presence of substances and the health of the women’s babies but has raised awareness of the unknown properties of many household items. Several of the chemicals have been banned since
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January Jones gives birth
By Kimberley Smith on 16/09/2011 11:11:29
Mad Men star has her baby and announces name
into the world on Tuesday.“Mom and baby are doing great,” her rep confirmed in a statement.When January announced her pregnancy, she explained she would be bringing her baby up as a single mum. And her boss, Mad Men director Matthew Weiner is sure she'll do a
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New SIDS Study
By Debra Stottor on 17/07/2008 11:18:22
Recent research asks: Could cot death be caused by bacteria?
Recent research published in The Lancet has shown a prevalence of certain types of bacteria in babies whose cause of death is unknown (commonly referred to as 'cot death'). Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London studied
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Know-how: Acupuncture and Fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2008 00:07:33
When you are trying to get pregnant, finding natural ways to give your system a push can be the next positive step
Whilst addressing the question How long does it take to conceive? you will find that it's perfectly normal for a couple without any known or unknown fertility issues to take six to 12 months to successful get pregnant. Yet, after six months
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Obstetric Cholestasis
By Kimberley Smith on 15/03/2012 15:14:20
Symptoms, risks and what you need to know about Obstetric Cholostasis and itching in pregnancy
Obstetric Cholestasis, known as OC, is a fairly rare liver condition that can occur during the second and third trimesters in pregnancy. It can lead to an increased risk of premature birth and foetal distress but is manageable with good medical care
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