March 1, 2013 at 9:42 am
The smoking ban in public places has been followed by a fall in the number of babies born before 37 weeks in three successive years.
December 11, 2012 at 4:09 pm
The Duchess of Cambridge was rushed in to hospital recently after suffering from a severe form of pregnancy “morning” sickness. Although feeling queasy and even vomiting is common in the early weeks of pregnancy, some women suffer a more serious type … Continue reading
September 14, 2012 at 7:13 am
Joy, worry, love, concern, laughter, tiredness: as conflicting as they may be, these are all things that can easily be attributed to the arrival of a new baby. And a wide range of new experiences and emotions is what makes … Continue reading
November 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Recent research has suggested that folic acid supplements taken by women before and during pregnancy could reduce the chance of speech problems in the children born to them by up to half. The risk was found to be lessened for … Continue reading
June 27, 2011 at 10:40 am
From debating the pros and cons of water births, to the benefits of breastfeeding – it’s only natural to have health concerns regarding a new arrival. Last month we launched a series of Healthy Kids blog posts, to discuss some … Continue reading