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Baby charity Tommy’s is the official charity partner for British 10K 2013
Tommy’s has been chosen as the official charity for one of Britain’s most prestigious 10K runs through the capital city, taking place on Sunday 14th July 2013. Inspired by the unforgettable spirit that the 2012 Olympics brought to London, Tommy’s is hoping to keep the momentum alive with the British 10K 2013! The popular 10km…
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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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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…
Sparks Bump Campaign
Sparks, the UK’s leading children’s medical research charity, has launched an awareness raising campaign to highlight the need for funding into medical research for serious conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to-be. The Sparks Bump Campaign The bump campaign is highlighting a severe lack of funding into paediatric research, allowing 3000 babies to die before their…
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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…
Small Wonders DVD for families with a premature or sick baby
A new national initiative Small Wonders Change Programme has been launched to enable every family of a sick or premature baby to be at the cornerstone of their baby’s care in ways that can help to improve health outcomes. UK-based child health charity Best Beginnings, working with six medical Royal College, UNICEF and more than…
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Tommy’s Digikit to Raise Vital Funds for Parents & Babies
DaisyTrail, the online social crafting network, has launched a scrumptious digital craft kit to raise money for its partner Tommy’s – a charity that funds medical research into preventing miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. All proceeds* will be donated to Tommy’s, and you can download the digikit now. Tommy’s Baking Day is perfect for anyone…
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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…
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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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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…
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