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Win a blackout blind sleep kit from easyblinds
Easyblinds blackout blinds work because, unlike many other ‘blackout’ blinds, they don’t have gaps around the sides
Competition ends 31st May 2013Groups
New dad walks 630 miles for Bliss
One in every 9 babies in the UK is born either premature or sick; over 80,000 babies every year with one being admitted to special care every six minutes. It’s staggering isn’t it and when it happens to you it’s terrifying too. One new dad who recently went through the emotionally tumultuous journey of a…
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Is giving birth embarrassing?
You may have heard horror stories about giving birth from family members and friends. Some people say that it’s one of the most embarrassing things you will ever have to go through, or that you leave your dignity at the door. Giving life to a child it doesn’t have to be like that however. Opening…
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How to help labour start naturally
For the past 40 weeks you’ve been waiting for this moment. You’re all ready, anticipating labour, which could start at any moment. Then nothing, not even a twinge. Your baby will come when she’s ready, but if a medical induction is looming, you might feel like you want to try some more natural methods to…
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Meet The Fertility and Birth Network
A West Yorkshire based mum has created a pioneering network, The Fertility and Birth Network, made of birth workers, therapists and specialists to provide a one-stop facility to support women during conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond. The Fertility and Birth Network is a team of professionals who are passionate about supporting women with advice, support and…
Bliss video to help parents with a premature baby
Each year in the UK, around 80,000 babies are born too soon, too small, or too sick. Bliss, the special care baby charity, works to help these babies and their families through what is an extremely difficult time, providing vital support and free advice. Through its family support services Bliss offers a free helpline for…
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The story behind Tamiko – premature baby clothes
We get the history on how Tamiko was created and how Berglind decided to design and create premature baby clothes. Berglind’s story Most people ask if I got the idea because I‘d had a preemie myself, but that‘s not the case. My son was born full term and was over 8 lbs! (I later found…
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Parafricta® Baby Nests for a premature baby
The Parafricta® Baby Nests have been developed and created to help protect the delicate skin of your premature baby. The NICU at St. Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey contacted APA Parafricta with a problem – how could they incorporate the unique properties of Parafricta® into the Baby Nests that were used on the unit? They had…
Bliss announces new partnership with Tesco
Bliss the special care baby charity is thrilled to announce that we are working with Tesco who are supporting our Family Support Helpline. Tesco’s new brand – Tesco Loves Baby, which will be in-store from 9 January 2013 providing parents with the help they need, when they need it most. Becoming a parent is a…
What is a Doula?
If you’re pregnant and looking at your antenatal care, labour and postnatal options, you may have heard the term ‘Doula’, but what are they, what do they do, how do you find one and how will they improve your pregnancy, birth and motherhood experience. We went to the experts to find out. Doula UK is…
How will your Doula help you?
Once you’ve decided that you would like a doula to help you with your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience, how exactly will she support you? Doula UK talked us through the process. During pregnancy If you hire a doula to support you during your birth you’ll find this support starts in earnest as early in…
