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UK to say no to 20 weeks full maternity pay?
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 17:07:51
Britain expected to vote against EU legislation to increase maternity leave and pay as experts claim it will threaten UK business
Britain is expected to attempt to block European maternity leave legislation that is being voted on this week. The EU has put forward plans to increase maternity leave at full pay to 20 weeks. New mums in Britain are currently entitled to the first six weeks at 90% pay.These prop...
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Sure Start maternity grants are cut
By Susie Boone on 25/01/2011 17:24:10
No extra money for families with more than one child
The £500 Sure Start maternity grant is being cut from today. Previously, low income families could claim the £500 for each child. However, the grant is now going to be restricted to the first child only.Sure Start maternity grants are designed to assist with the initial expense o...
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Pregnant women do the nursery DIY
By Kimberley Smith on 28/09/2010 13:58:56
Mums-to-be more likely to build nursery furniture without their partner’s help
DIY and building the baby’s nursery is generally thought of as a traditional job for dads-to-be. But a new survey has suggested it’s actually their pregnant partners who are doing the hard graft.Nearly 1,500 mums answered questions about their baby preparations in a survey by Bab...
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Very.co.uk stylish ‘Just Work It Baby’ collection
By Kyrsty Hazell on 15/10/2010 14:23:37
Online fashion retailer showcases its best maternity and baby fashion – as well as a spoof catwalk video and £12,000 giveaway
Very.co.uk launch Just Work It BabyMums-to-be and babies can look super stylish on a budget – especially if online fashion store Very.co.uk has anything to do with it!The fashion e-tailer has launched a stylish campaign, which brings together the best of its maternity, baby and t...
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Gwen Stefani designs custom-made Bugaboo Cameleon for charity
By Kyrsty Hazell on 01/12/2010 11:55:17
Stylish celeb mum of two puts her mark on Bugaboo’s best selling buggy to raise money for (RED)
, is a big fan of the Bugaboo stroller and has been seen pushing an impressive number of them throughout both pregnancies with sons Kingston, 4, and Zuma, 2.To bid for Gwen’s funky Bugaboo Cameleon buggy, visit the auction site – good luck!
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Holly Willoughby is expecting a girl
By Liz Stansfield on 05/01/2011 12:31:54
As This Morning presenter announces she’s having a daughter, Victoria Beckham speaks about her desire for a baby girl
After announcing her second pregnancy last year, TV favourite Holly Willoughby has announced on Twitter that she is expecting a baby girl with husband, Dan Baldwin.“We had our scan yesterday and are very happy to let you know we are expecting a baby
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Babies with smoker parents at risk of “third-hand” smoke
By liz trotter on 01/04/2011 15:56:21
High levels of nicotine found in babies who sleep in the same room as parents who smoke
is the leading preventable cause of childhood death in developed countries,” said Guadalupe Ortega who lead the study.We’ve heard plenty about the problems related to smoking in pregnancy and why it’s a good idea to quit before you TTC. But if you’re having
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IVF revelations – the magic number of eggs and your stress
By Jayne Braithwaite on 11/05/2011 13:58:54
The ideal number of eggs for IVF success discovered, and alternative therapies could more than double your chance of conception with fertility treatment
’s when we saw the significant increase in pregnancy rates.”Find out more about how stress affects conception and what you can do to increase your chances of falling pregnant.
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No more babies for cash-strapped mums
By Kimberley Smith on 27/07/2011 13:32:26
Young women forced to put off their families due to financial problems
the high cost of living and a lack of affordable housing for the squeeze on families.Are you saving up for a baby?Also in the news:A baby cost £5,000 before its first birthdayTrying to get pregnant after 3040-year-old Julia Bradbury's miracle pregnancy
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Midwives to use volunteers - plan revealed
By Susie Boone on 07/03/2011 16:15:23
Using volunteer help could ease the midwife shortage situation, says report
Overworked midwives should use volunteers to relive pressure in busy maternity wards, a new report has recommended to the NHS.The advice from the King's Fund, a health thinktank, suggests this may free up more time for midwives to care for women in labour.According to The Observe...
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