After the big freeze that the UK has suffered midwives are predicting a major baby boom this coming autumn.
Already maternity services are preparing for the increase after couples who have been confined to their homes for long nights and cosy days during the coldest winter for almost five [...]
SUPERSTAR Madonna, 51, wants to have another baby, reported entertainment media on Wednesday.
Celebrity website Bang Showbiz has reported that Madonna is apparently trying to conceive with her 22-year-old Brazilian model boyfriend Jesus Luz, who she has been dating for almost two years.
The superstar already has four children — Lourdes, 13, and Rocco, 9, and [...]
One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby Peter has lost an appeal against his conviction for raping a two-year-old girl.
Steven Barker, 33, who was ordered to serve at least 10 years for raping the girl, was told by Lord Judge that he was “a danger to young children”.
Barker, who was [...]
In the UK you must register the birth of your baby within 42 days of the birth in England and Wales. If you can’t go to the district where your baby was born you can go to another office (still within 42 days) and the registrar will send your details to the appropriate district office. [...]
Today I want to look at depression during and after pregnancy. First let’s have a look at what is actually meant by the word depression.
Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or “down in the dumps” for a few days. It’s a serious illness that involves the brain. With depression, sad, anxious, or “empty” [...]
It can be confusing trying to work out which foods you can eat and which foods you should avoid when you’re pregnant. You might find it helpful to look at this list of some of the foods you don’t need to avoid:
Shellfish, including prawns – as long as they are part of a hot [...]
There are certain foods that you should avoid when you’re pregnant, because they might make you ill or harm your baby:
Some types of cheese
Avoid cheeses such as Camembert, Brie or chevre (a type of goats’ cheese), or others that have a similar rind. You should also avoid soft blue cheeses.
These cheeses are made with [...]
During pregnancy you need to make sure that your diet is providing you with enough energy and nutrients for the baby to grow and develop, and for your body to deal with the changes taking place.
What to eat
It’s important to try to eat a variety of foods including:
* plenty of fruit and vegetables (fresh, [...]
Conjoined twin boys have been born in Great Ormond Street Hospital London. The babies are reported to be doing fine. The birth took place six weeks ago.
“Presently, they are feeding well and gaining weight.” The tots were born at University College Hospital and their parents plan to take them home to Ireland, where doctors [...]
You can now claim a one-off, tax-free payment from H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you’re a mum-to-be who’s at least 25 weeks pregnant. The payment is called ‘Health in Pregnancy Grant’ and is to help you prepare for the birth of your baby.
Who can get Health in Pregnancy Grant?
You can get the [...]