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NHS IVF good for UK economy
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/06/2006 in IVF & fertility treatments
Professor Bill Ledger argues that children born by IVF play a long-term role in helping the economy of the UK.
, there are not enough young working people to support the needs of the rest of UK society. It is estimated that the desired birth rate to keep the population economically balanced, is 2.1 children per family. In the UK, whilst the birth rate has increased slightly
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Don't forget the new UK car seat laws
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2006 in Baby health and safety
Changes to the UK car seat laws come into force on September 18 2006.
'.) For the latest information about the law on restraint requirements for infants from birth upwards, check out www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk and see the ThinkBaby article on car seat regulation changes.
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Tork UK
By Tork UK on 18/08/2009 in member
I’m Chris working on behalf of Tork UK. Tork is a worldwide leading supplier of hygiene and wiping products and systems to professionals. At Tork we take pride in being close to our customers and attentive to your needs. I am here to provide
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No limit on number of caesareans in the UK
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2010 in Labour & birth
Recommendation for fewer caesarean births dropped by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to drop its previous recommendation that only 10-15% of births should be by caesarean section.The current UK rate is around 25% with half of these operations performed as emergency procedures after
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10% off at HappyKiddies.co.uk
By Natasha Fitzpatrick on 10/08/2012 in forum
10% off at HappyKiddies.co.uk
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UK to say no to 20 weeks full maternity pay?
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 in Pregnancy, work & childcare
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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Biggest UK baby in 20 years born naturally
By Joanna Harvey on 13/10/2011 in Labour & birth
13lbs 11oz baby boy born to UK mum using only gas and air
Proud parents, Rosie Hall and Matthew Huxtable were astonished to discover their newborn baby boy has already broken records! Baby Zachary, who was born after a 9-hour labour, tipped the scales at an amazing 13lb 11oz - more than 6lbs heavier than the average newborn."He was off ...
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UK’s oldest mum admits she was wrong
By Kimberley Smith on 08/11/2011 in Baby life
Now 61, the oldest British woman to get pregnant via IVF admits to struggling with her toddler
A mum who gained notoriety for being the UK’s oldest first time mum has admitted she was too old to have a baby. Susan Tollefsen, now 61, got pregnant after IVF treatment at a Russian clinic when she was 57.Now a single parent, the sexagenarian mum
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15% off at SimplyColors.co.uk
By Monica Stylli on 05/08/2008 in Products
Great savings for ThinkBaby members on customisable baby wear!
ThinkBaby has teamed up with bespoke baby wear company Simply Colors to offer all members 15% off on any item purchased at www.simplycolors.co.uk until the end of August 2008. Visit www.simplycolors.co.uk and enter the code summer08 to receive your
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Fears that increased maternity pay will harm UK business
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 in Pregnancy, work & childcare
Planned increase in EU maternity leave to 20 weeks criticised by business community
Plans to increase paid maternity leave by the EU have been criticised by business groups in the UK. The European parliament will vote on the proposal to raise maternity leave to 20 weeks at full pay next month.Maternity rights have been improving
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