ONE of Northern Ireland’s first-ever sextuplets has died in hospital, it was confirmed early today
Nuala and Austin Conay became the centre of the world media when their six babies were born 14 weeks prematurely at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. According to BBC Northern Ireland the children had all been born within five [...]
After almost sixteen years a South Korean mother who left hospital with the wrong baby after giving birth more than 16 ago has won some $56,000 (£34,000) in damages.
The woman was unaware of the hospital’s mistake until last year when she found her daughter’s blood type could not possibly match hers or her husband’s.
Tests proved [...]
With a little planning, and a blender, a fork, a strainer, a food mill, or a baby food grinder, you can make foods for your baby at home.
Homemade infant food may help cut food costs and provide baby with food as nutritious, if not more nutritious, than store-bought baby foods. Making your own baby [...]
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now, let’s get down to business. According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC), everything you do in the next nine months, from what you eat to what you drink to how physically active you are and what you weigh, has the potential to affect your child’s current and future growth.
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Expectant mothers and parents with children under five are being advised to avoid crowds and unnecessary travel to reduce the risk of swine flu.
The government guidance is being re-issued after a woman with the virus died shortly after giving birth.
Meanwhile the National Childbirth Trust has been accused of “scaremongering” for suggesting women delay pregnancy.
The [...]
There is considerable debate about the benefits or otherwise of organic foods and I’ve heard some people say that they feel as though they are giving their baby second best if they don’t feed organic. But is organic food really any better?
Organic baby food can limit your baby’s exposure to pesticides and other potential [...]
Morning sickness is often the first sign of pregnancy, as it can start as early as 2 weeks after conception. Despite the name, the sufferer can feel ill at any time of the day, although as an empty stomach is thought to be one of the triggers then mornings are a common time for it [...]
Making your own baby food is a healthy, cheaper choice than buying baby food. It is also very easy to do. Making your own baby food is a healthy, cheaper choice than buying baby food. It is also very easy to do.
When making your own baby food emember food safety
• Special care should [...]
Surprised with the outcome, you abruptly told your husband about this news soon after having a home pregnancy test in one early morning. Afterward, both of you were so contented that you hugged each other for minutes while tears were dropping on your cheek.
All the emotions of joy, fear, amazement and acceptance, assembled [...]
Giving birth is rightly regarded as an extremely uncomfortable and painful experience for many mothers, and while for some women labor goes quickly and relatively easily, for others it can turn into a real ordeal.
Where our grandmothers had to go through the pain barrier more or less unaided, there are quite a few [...]