The risk of a child having autism, or otherwise being diagnosed with a disorder on the autistic spectrum, is doubled when conceived through an assisted reproduction technique such as IVF. That’s according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University in New York City. To be clear, this is […]
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Parents in south west England who rely on neonatal services will now have access to a new support web site. The South West Neonatal Network website offers information about the dozen neonatal units in the region, including each unit’s facilities, the type of care babies will receive, plus advice and […]
As shared parental leave takes effect from 5 April this year, a new Department for Business, Innovations and Skills (BIS) poll reveals some poignant insights into how fathers feel about their children’s early years. The key finding is that two-thirds of dads regret missing key milestones in their child’s life […]
This article contains no graphic visual images or disturbing videos, yet I’m going to warn you that this could well be the sickest thing you’ve read in a long while. Moral Right To Life According to a group of professors publishing in the Journal of Medical Ethics, babies are not […]
Christenings are a wonderful time. Not only is it an important part of a baby’s growth, it is also a time to bond and strengthen the relationship you have with people who care. So at your baby’s Christening there will be many people. In this article we explain who all […]
Babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children should be active for at least three hours every day, according to the latest advice from UK government health experts.
The birth of a baby is usually a joyous occasion. Most of the time, once the pain of childbirth is over, the exhilaration of a new child takes over and family life starts a new chapter at home. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Baby Hospital (ITV1, Tuesday 21st June […]
It sounds like a doctor’s recommendation from an episode of Friends, but in fact there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest a number of activities can help bring on the start of labour. Of around 200 women who responded to a survey undertaken by a US Midwestern hospital, over half […]
The pain and heartache at losing seven babies is unfathomable and unimaginable unless you’ve been there. Stourbridge woman Karla Parkes had all but given up on becoming a mum after an extreme run of failed pregnancies, yet her fortunes have been completely reversed thanks to IVF and Mother Nature, reports […]
We’ve covered Cuddledry’s cute and practical products before, including the bath and body range for pampering mother and baby, and the Cuddledry sea creature range with built-in SPF 50+ sun protection. Still, there’s nothing like a celebrity endorsement, so we were pleased to hear of Ben and Marina Fogle’s love […]
It’s not hard to picture the scenario, whether or not you’re out and about with a baby. He needs changing but you don’t know where the nearest facilities are, and he’s letting you know in no uncertain terms about his discomfort. Thankfully, help is at hand with the new iPhone […]
Bringing Up Britain sees BBC Three exploring the complex and varied lives of youngsters parenting in Britain today. The season, airing from Tuesday 12th April, features a wide range of new and original factual programming, including the emotional stories of Jono (What If My Baby Is Born Like Me?) and […]