Hope for new Malaria vaccineThursday 11th December 2008  New Malaria vaccine looks set to reduce infant mortality
Read more | Babies blink less than adultsThursday 11th December 2008  Are babies so in awe of their surroundings that they don't want to blink in case they miss it?
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Increase in Down's Syndrome birthsMonday 24th November 2008  The number of children born with Down's Syndrome has increased since pre-natal testing for Down's was introduced in 1989.
Read more | Parent facing buggies claimed to benefit developmentMonday 24th November 2008  Parent facing buggies increase interaction, which is important in brain development
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Government wants 13 year old girls to have contraceptive jabMonday 17th November 2008  The government has asked for long acting contraceptive jabs to reduce teen pregnancy rates
Read more | Acupuncture during IVF ineffective claims studyMonday 17th November 2008  Placebo acupuncture during IVF is more effective than the real thing
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A little tipple could be OK in PregnancyWednesday 5th November 2008  UCL research has finds consumption of a little alcohol in pregnancy could be linked to a lower incidence of hyperactivity and behavioural problems in children.
Read more | Depression in pregnancy may lead to pre-term birthsWednesday 5th November 2008  Californian research reveals there could be a strong link between depression early in pregnancy and pre-term births.
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Booming birth rates if not economy!Wednesday 5th November 2008  Midwife shortage threatens maternity care as birth rate soars.
Read more | Caffeine limit in pregnancy reducedMonday 3rd November 2008  FSA reduces the recommended caffeine intake levels
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New Nurture from HeinzSaturday 1st November 2008  Heinz Nurture launches follow-on milks with an advanced approach
Read more | Teenage Pregnancy HotspotsTuesday 7th October 2008  There is a strong link between teenage pregnancies and social deprivation. One in three teenage pregnancies in the area ended in abortion.
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Calcium in PregnancyTuesday 7th October 2008  New research seems to indicate that well nourished women would be wasting their time taking calcium supplements.
Read more | Dieting during pregnancy is risk to health of mum and babyFriday 12th September 2008  Too many expectant mums are dieting and exercising too much.
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Doubts raised over infertility treatmentFriday 12th September 2008  Study suggests there is little or no benefit in fertility treatments over regular intercourse.
Read more | Baby massages calm and soothe
Tuesday 12th August 2008  Baby massages are the perfect way to calm and soothe newborns and maximise bonding, a journalist has claimed.
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Calls for investigation as cockroaches found in maternity wardTuesday 12th August 2008  Ipswich hospital documents reveal that cockroaches and other biting insects had been found in Ipswich Hospital
Read more | Three year olds 1.5 mile midnight sweet questTuesday 12th August 2008  Toddler walks for a mile and a half to buy some sweets at 3am
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Maternity pensions confusionTuesday 12th August 2008  More confusion about the changes to maternity pay that came into effect in April this year
Read more | Cleaning products linked to asthma riskTuesday 12th August 2008  Babies born to mothers who regularly used household cleaning products during pregnancy are more likely to develop asthma
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Mum develops cot inventionWednesday 30th July 2008  A new cot is invented which attaches to the parents bed.
Read more | The early days are most important for parental inputFriday 25th July 2008  A midwife has claimed that it is very important for parents to have input shortly after the baby is born.
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Coffee makes it harder to become pregantThursday 10th July 2008  Do not drink more than 4 cups of coffee per day when trying to become pregnant.
Read more | C-Section babies more likely to develop AsthmaFriday 20th June 2008  C-Section babies more likely to develop Asthma
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If you are a pregnant, assertive female, expect a boyTuesday 17th June 2008  High testosterone pregancies seem to result in more boys than girls.
Read more | Curdled SMA baby milk recalled after infants are violently sickFriday 13th June 2008  SMA Gold ready-to-use liquid infant milk has been recalled
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Chips have super-sized 18 month old girlMonday 9th June 2008  Eating almost exclusively chips, an 18 month old girl has become quite obese.
Read more | Pregnant women should not wear heelsSaturday 7th June 2008  Recent news claims that pregnant women should avoid wearing high heels and wear trainers instead.
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Too much TV may be harmful to your babySaturday 7th June 2008  Too much TV may be harmful to your baby. Does it prevent mums interacting with their infant?
Read more | Baby girl born twiceSaturday 7th June 2008  A baby girl was considered a miracle by her Texan mother and father - after being born not once but TWICE.
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Chlorine may cause birth defectsFriday 6th June 2008  There have been stories about tap water causing birth defects, read about it and what the NHS has to say.
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