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Being just a little overweight affects IVF success, say experts
By Lara Brunt on 05/10/2011 in IVF & fertility treatments
Overweight - not necessarily obese - women have a lower chance of success when it comes to fertility treatment
, the provision of treatment often depends on local trust policies."A woman of 29 can afford to spend six months losing a stone before treatment, whereas a woman of 43 of the same BMI will have less time to spare," added Dr El-Toukhy.Read more...IVF secret weapon
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One more scan, one more baby!
By Daniella Delaney on 18/11/2011 in Scans, tests and classes
Mother learns she's expecting another baby each time she goes for her ultrasound scan
Chamille and Paul Thompson, 34, from Tyne and Wear, were so happy when they went along to their first ultrasound scan and spotted their baby on the screen.But little did they know, that when they went for their second scan six weeks later there
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Breastfed babies cry… more?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/01/2012 in Breast and bottle feeding
New research claims breastfed babies are more likely to be cranky and take longer to settle than their formula fed counterparts
We know breast is best. Studies have proved it, government advice recommends it for the first six months and babies thrive on it. But today’s headlines seem to suggest that babies who are exclusively breastfed cry more and are trickier to settle
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Lily Allen admits to sleepless nights and pregnancy worries
By Lara Brunt on 09/09/2011 in Celebrity
The mum-to-be has been advised to take it easy, after suffering two previous miscarriages.
miscarried six months into her pregnancy last November - two years after losing a baby with ex-boyfriend and Chemical Brothers star, Ed Simons."After my last baby, I'm being really closely monitored so I come to London every Thursday for a scan. The doctor
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Beyonce talks pregnancy
By Sophie Westnedge on 22/09/2011 in Celebrity
The pop superstar and mum-to-be reveals how much she’s enjoying carrying her first child
new pieces from her fashion line, House of Dereon, at London Fashion Week.The mum-to-be began designing the line six months before her pregnancy, so it does not feature any maternity wear. But she has commented that the collection was in fact fitting
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“I’m going to deliver my baby wearing heels” exclaims Jessica Simpson
By Ellen Wallwork on 18/11/2011 in Celebrity
Jessica Simpson takes maternity fashion to a whole new (4 inch) level
Simpson.The 31 year-old singer and reality star, who has kept tight lipped about her due date but is rumored to be six months pregnant, quipped to Us Weekly."I'm probably going to deliver my baby in these [four-inch Yves Saint Laurent heels].""I went
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Maria Carey's twins lap up their celebrity lifestyle
By Daniella Delaney on 18/11/2011 in Celebrity
Pop diva releases revealing family photos that show the surreal world her babies live in
Mariah Carey has released intimate family snaps that show her two new babies living life in the lap of luxury, just like their celebrity mummySix-month-old twins Moroccan and Monroe are shown chilling on a ginormous white sofa with balloons spelling
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Oh baby! Boy born weighing 13lb 5.5oz
By Sophie Westnedge on 04/05/2012 in Baby
Amazed parents welcome the birth of their son who rivals Britain's heaviest baby ever
lb 13oz. Despite being little more than a week old, Baby Jack is already wearing clothes for babies aged up to six months.Jack was only a couple of pounds shy of taking the title of Britain's heaviest baby, who was born in 1992 and weighed 15lb 8oz
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Drinks for your baby at 10-12 months
By Clare Firth on 29/11/2010 in Feeding a 10-12 months baby
Your baby still needs around a pint of milk a day. We explain how to keep this in her diet and how much water she should be drinking
’s unwell with a cold or temperature. There’s no need to boil water for babies over six months, unless you’re making up formula; if you’re offering it on its own, you can pour it straight from the tap.JuiceTry to avoid giving juice until your baby's a year
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Wee Gallery Cards
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/12/2008 in Baby development
Check out these beautiful black and white images which can gently help your new baby's mental stimulation
Although it's important to be aware of your baby's senses from the very first days, a newborn baby’s eyesight takes six to eight months to develop. In the early weeks, your baby cannot see very much more than about 12 inches (roughly the distance
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