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New rules insist only one in ten IVF births be multiple
By Anna Lewis on 09/02/2012 in Fertility news
Only one in ten births following IVF treatment should be twins or triplets under new regulations
Fertility clinics have been told to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies that result from IVF treatment.Multiple births are the biggest risk associated with the treatment, so the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has lowered
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
Omega-3 could be beneficial in pregnancy for both mum and baby’s health, according to a new study in Australia.In a trial of 2,400 mums-to-be, researchers found that those who took omega-3 supplements saw a 50% reduction in premature birth
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ThinkBaby's celebrity birth round-up
By Kyrsty Hazell on 02/09/2011 in Celebrity
"My baby popped out!" announces Mel B, and actress Alyssa Milano gives birth to a baby boy
After dramatically going into labour in front of LA's paparazzi (we're not kidding!), former Spice Girl Mel B gave birth to her third baby last night.The loud mouth singer welcomed her third daughter, who is yet to be named, after she was rushed
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Pregnant woman survives falling ten feet then gives birth
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/06/2012 in Pregnancy news
Jo Tointon survived falling through her bathroom floor and gave birth just hours later
monthsShock birth for woman who thought her labour pains were kidney stones12 year old tries to sell newborn baby!
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 in Labour & birth
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
When it comes to giving birth for the second time you have the advantage of experience to prepare you personally for the birth, but you also now need to adapt to new circumstances, this time you have your other child to think about. So how can you
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Celebrity births this week (and one new pregnancy announcement)
By Kimberley Smith on 15/08/2011 in Celebrity
It’s been a busy week in Hollywood as two stars give birth… and there’s a new baby on the way
first child.Jessica and husband Cash Warren added a second daughter to their brood. "Cash and I are excited to announce the birth of our daughter Haven Garner Warren,” Jessica posted on Twitter and Facebook. “She was born Saturday August 13 and weighed 7
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Writing your birth plan
By Maria Muennich on 01/05/2005 in Labour & birth
When to write it and what to include
Sadly you can’t plan exactly how your birth will turn out as no-one knows what will happen on the day (or night!). You can, however, be well prepared for eventualities by writing a birth plan. Not only will the plan help health workers know what
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Carla Bruni gives birth
By Daniella Delaney on 20/10/2011 in Celebrity
The celebrity wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has a daughter at the age of 43
Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has given birth to a baby girl.After keeping the public guessing for months about whether or not she was pregnant, details of the birth emerged surprisingly quickly.The baby, was three weeks
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Plans to improve birth choices
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2007 in Labour and birth
The Dept of Health's plans to improve options for where a woman has her baby have received a cautious welcome.
Although women should already have the right to choose from a range of birthing options – to be able to have a home birth or be able to choose which hospital or clinic she wishes to have her baby at – the theory does not always become a reality
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Celebrity births of 2010
By Kyrsty Hazell on 22/12/2010 in Celebrity
Celebrity mums and dads welcomed plenty of new babies in 2010. Here's our pick of the baby bunch...
2010 - the year of the celebrity baby!There's been something of a celebrity baby boom recently, and 2010's birth register is packed full of famous faces, from A-list Hollywood stars to EastEnders actresses.After announcing their baby news, we
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