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Three-parent IVF could prevent genetic disorders
By Kimberley Smith on 11/03/2011 16:28:23
New fertility technique that uses the DNA from three people to lower the risks of inherited diseases is under investigation
A controversial new conception technique known as “three-parent IVF” is under assessment by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) after researchers published a report into the procedure.The technique could enable parents who carry
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Triplets who weighed 5lb in total go home
By Kimberley Smith on 29/02/2012 10:59:42
Three brothers born at 25 weeks become the most premature triplets to survive in the UK
.The boys still require constant care but their mum and dad are just relieved to have them home and safe.Read more...Kate Silverton's first outing with her 'miracle' babyMeet the mum who gained a baby with every pregnancy scanQuadruplets born three years
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NHS IVF post code lottery condemned by MPs
By Kimberley Smith on 09/06/2011 14:11:46
Health service criticised for ignoring NICE guidelines and causing variations in the availability of IVF across the UK
also found that three PCTs did not offer IVF at all.“In line with NHS trusts across the country, we did have to face some tough decisions last year to ensure that we met our legal duty to break even financially,” explained a spokeswoman for NHS West
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Baby and child vaccine schedule
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2006 01:55:16
What vaccines protect against which diseases, and when does your baby get each injection?
having a jab, unless he has an ongoing medical condition which prevents treatment.Vaccination schedule for babies under one year oldBefore your baby is three months old Your baby can be offered their BCG vaccination either at birth or before he is three
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Scottish breastmilk bank praised for saving seriously ill babies
By Kimberley Smith on 19/11/2010 17:29:37
Mum of premature twins thanks breastmilk donations
been running since 1978 but has grown recently and now has three industrial freezers for storing milk. “We used to have about 40 babies a year getting the milk. Now it's double that and the number of donors has increased from about 10 a year to 50
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Childhood asthma linked to paracetamol for babies
By Kimberley Smith on 30/11/2010 14:07:23
Asthma and allergies three times more likely for children who are given infant paracetamol
weren’t.“The major finding is that children who used paracetamol before the age of 15 months (90%) were more than three times as likely to become sensitized to allergens and twice as likely to develop symptoms of asthma at six years old than children
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Gary Barlow – ‘Robbie Williams will be a great dad’
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/06/2012 15:40:52
Singer Gary thinks fatherhood will be the making of his band mate
Gary Barlow has revealed that he thinks fellow Take That band mate Robbie Williams will make a great dad, reports the Metro.Dad-of-three Gary, who was nominated for the Dad of the Year Award 2012, is expecting the arrival of his fourth child later
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Mookie Steer n Grow trike
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2006 16:41:58
A great first bike experience for toddlers with the safety of three wheels and a handle for parents to guide the direction and speed.
seen other parents out and about with these fab three-wheeler bikes which come with a handle. They are perfect for use with a child as young as nine months (if your child is already sturdy on his or her legs) and can go up to about two or three years
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The new Maxi-Cosi Mura pushchair
By Monica Stylli on 26/11/2007 01:49:06
Three- or 4-wheeler - the choice is yours!
to four years and offers the option of a three or four-wheeled pushchair.Both versions can be folded easily with handle-based buttons. There is a 'basic' fold or alternatively you can use the more compact fold if required for storage. The wheels can also
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Christmas gifts from Disney
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 01:23:18
Large or small, or very big indeed… Disney have lots of gift ideas for children and babies this Christmas
and playcake. Suitable from three years of age, £10.The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cash Register comes with play money, groceries, shopping basket, conveyer belt and a scanner, for a complete retail therapy experience! Suitable from three years, £12. Toys for boys
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