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I'm 25 weeks pregnant and sometimes my baby stops moving. Why does she suddenly go quiet?
By Gail Johnson on 15/02/2010 12:04:59
Midwife advice to stop you worrying during pregnancy
I’m 25 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and sometimes she stops moving, which causes me to panic! Why does she suddenly go quiet? Jayne, Runcorn Gail Johnson Development advisor at the Royal College of Midwives Ask
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Parents of small babies need more cot death advice, says charity
By Lara Brunt on 17/08/2011 11:23:57
Low birth weight babies are still particularly vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome
Parents of low birth weight babies must be given more information on reducing the risk of cot death, according to a leading charity.The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) said deaths have fallen by more than 70% since parents began following advice to reduce the ris...
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New data links multiple cot deaths
By ThinkBaby on 16/12/2005 12:49:26
Extensive new study suggests increased risk of future pregnancy problems where a baby has suffered sudden infant death syndrome
Mothers who suffer the tragedy of a baby dying from cot death have an increased risk of experiencing complications in another pregnancy which could lead to another instance of sudden infant death. These complications include premature birth
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Quit smoking before you TTC to prevent SIDS
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:54:08
Potential mums are advised to quit smoking before trying to conceive to reduce chances of miscarriage or sudden infant death syndrome
Dietz, the lead investigator.A new study has found that between 5% and 7% of deaths in premature babies could have been prevented if their mum had not smoked in pregnancy. They also found that between 23% and 34% of deaths caused by Sudden Infant Death
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May is Save a Baby Month
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/05/2007 00:25:38
The Foundation for the Study of Sudden Infant Deaths have launched a month of safe sleeping awareness.
: to educate or simply remind every parent of the basics of safe sleeping for babies.The FSID is one of the country’s largest charities dedicated to better education about minimising the risk of cot death in babies. ‘Cot death’ is when a baby dies suddenly
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Toddlers who won't bathe
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/03/2007 04:04:46
Bathtime is usually a happy, playful event, but it can be a struggle when your toddler suddenly turns against it.
an important part of the routine of getting ready for bed. But as your child gets a little older, bathtimes might become more of a struggle again. Suddenly you are confronted by tantrums and refusal to get in the water.Making bathtime fun againHere are a few
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Baby Health: Runny Noses
By ThinkBaby on 16/06/2009 01:41:48
Babies can get ill suddenly or develop a fever that comes to nothing - how can you read the signs of a runny nose?
It can be easy to panic when you baby seems unwell. Usually a sickness will pass quickly and harmlessly, but it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. So read on below, and it might be a good idea to also check out Babies and the Common Cold.When to call the doctorWith ...
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New study on repeat cot deaths
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/06/2007 01:12:24
New research seeks to play down the risk of repeat cot deaths in one family.
Following a study about 18 months ago – where researchers found an increased chance of a baby suffering sudden infant death syndrome (or cot death) in a family where there had already been one such tragedy – new research claims that the link was too
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Cot death group back dummies
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2007 12:34:57
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths have backed the latest research which claims a dummy during sleep can reduce the risk of cot death.
Following a US study (which we reported on in December 2005) and other scientific analysis of data, bodies including the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths have come out in support of the use of a dummy during nap time for new babies.It is suggested that sleeping with a du...
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Sleeping on sofa can increase risk of 'cot death'
By ThinkBaby on 26/08/2008 01:09:03
Sharing a sofa whilst asleep, smoking and deprivation can all increase the risk of 'cot death'
An extensive study revealed worrying increases in certain causes of sudden infant death syndrome (cot death) which linked certain circumstances with this tragic event. Hopefully its findings can help all new parents keep their babies safer
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