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Key research breakthrough on feeding of premature vulnerable babies
The way premature babies are fed in hospitals could be set to change following the results of a research programme – funded by children’s charity Action Medical Research* High-risk premature babies are vulnerable to severe bowel problems, which has led previously to a tendency to delay the start of milk feeds. Babies who are born…
Posted in Charity, News, Premature babies
Tagged Baby, feeding, News, premature, premature birth, premature labour, Special Care Unit
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Bliss Family Handbook for parents of premature and sick babies
Special care baby charity Bliss provides support and advice to families of premature and sick babies throughout the UK at what is an extremely difficult and stressful time. With one in nine babies born each year in the UK needing specialist hospital care there are many parents who need Bliss’ support. We work with hospitals…
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Tagged Bliss, News, premature, premature birth
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Premature baby born weighing just 730 grams
Read this amazing and beautiful story of Frederick, a premature baby born at 28 weeks weighing just 730 grams. Frederick Warbrook McGill born Saturday 21st May 2011 @ 17.42pm, 28 weeks+2, weighing just 730 grams (1lb 9ozs) November 2010: We had been trying to have a baby for 3 years and after one failed and very…
Posted in Premature babies
Tagged c-section, caesarean, hospital birth, NICU, premature, premature birth, premature labour
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Premature baby guide
A premature baby guide, the only comprehensive guide; is now available to parents from the moment they find out they are at risk of giving birth early, to taking their baby home. With rates of premature births rising – there are 50,000 a year in the UK – premature birth has a huge impact on…
Posted in Baby, Charity, Pregnancy, Premature babies
Tagged Guide, News, premature, premature birth, premature labour, Tommy’s Campaign
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Aromatherapy and conception
There is no doubting that trying for a baby, and the stress and frustration that accompanies the arrival of each period, takes the fun and spontaneity out of, well, trying for a baby! Aromatherapy uses essential oils, which are distilled and purified from various plants, and many of which are said to increase fertility. It’s simple, non-invasive and, thanks…
Warnings for expectant mothers of multiple births
Research by Tamba have found that mothers to be of multiple babies are not warned that their babies may need to spend time in a neonatal unit. With a figure of 1 in 5 expectant mothers of twins, triplets or more not being warned have now got access to a “Multiple Births – A Parents’ Guide to…
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Tagged Birth, Hospital, Multiple birth, neo-natal unit, Pregnancy, premature birth, Tamba, Twins
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Pregnant and stressed?
Besides the physical stresses of pregnancy (nausea, backache, swelling, etc.), many pregnant women also face their own situational stresses, such as work life, finances, and family relationships. Add in all the questions and even fears you might face regarding your pregnancy, and you may really be feeling the pressure. How do I know if I’m stressed? You may already have…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged antenatal depression, Baby, Caffeine, Cortisol, depression, headache, Miscarriage, nausea, Nicotine, Placenta, Pregnancy, premature birth, Sleepless Nights, Stress, tension headaches
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Breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy
Sioned Hilton, Lactation expert from Medela has been working with breastfeeding mums for more than 20 years. Below she answers some questions often asked by mothers in preparation for pregnancy and birth: Is it normal to be leaking milk when pregnant? Some mothers will leak milk from as early as 16 weeks; using breast pads…
Posted in Breastfeeding, Pregnancy
Tagged Breast pump, Breast shell, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding difficulties, Lactation, medela, milk, Nursing bra, Pregnancy, premature birth
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Incompetent cervix
In a normal pregnancy the cervix (the opening of the womb at the top of the vagina) remains tightly closed until the baby is ready to be born, at which point it starts to open up. In a small percentage of cases, though, the cervix isn’t strong enough to stay closed, and when the weight of the baby…
Posted in Miscarriage, Pregnancy Health
Tagged Cervix, incompetent cervix, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, premature birth, Vaginal bleeding
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Premature Birth Certificates
If your baby is born showing signs of life your baby legally has to be registered regardless of gestation. Birth and Death Certificates The hospital is obliged to give you a form with your babies details on which you then take to the register office so that you can register the birth and death. Unfortunately if your baby…
Posted in Losing a baby, Premature babies
Tagged bereavement, Birth, Death, losing a baby, Miscarriage, premature, premature birth, Stillbirth
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