Baby ‘born twice’ after life-saving surgery
A baby girl from Texas has been “born” twice after she was taken out of her mother’s womb for 20 minutes for life-saving surgery. During her 16-week ultrasound, Margaret Hawkins …
World’s smallest surviving baby thriving at nine months old
Emilia Grabarczyk was born 15 weeks early, and is believed to be the smallest ever baby to survive such an early delivery. Born in the German city of Witten after …
Research sheds new light on how babies feel and respond to pain
Medical professionals used to believe that babies simply don’t feel pain. Building on critical work started in the 1980s that proved them wrong, a team from Oxford University is developing new ways to see inside the minds of newborns.
How Formula One pit stop techniques are helping to save the lives of critically ill newborn babies
Wales hospital uses F1 pit stop tactics for newborn resuscitation.
Artificial placenta could save tiniest premature babies
Researchers have begun trials on an artificial placenta that recreates conditions in the womb.
British mum of triplets hits back at critics who called her ‘selfish’
A 55 year old grandmother who gave birth to triplets last month has hit back at critics who have called her “selfish”. Sharon Cutts and her 40-year-old boyfriend Stuart Reynolds …
Woman goes into premature labour thinking she’s having one baby – and gives birth to FIVE
When Manita Singh began to feel labour pains at just 26 weeks pregnant, she was understandably worried about the health of her unborn baby. The 25-year-old Indian woman had given …
Don’t eat for two, mothers-to-be are told
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy are more likely to have large babies, a major study has found. The study also found that mothers with high blood sugar …
DNA tests reveal twins have different fathers
When a set of twins came out looking nothing alike, the family suspected there had been a mix-up in the hospital nursery. As they grew, their striking differences in appearance …
Viagra in pregnancy may prevent stillbirths
Viagra could be given to women in labour to reduce complications and save babies’ lives.
Smoking e-cigarettes while pregnant ‘puts unborn babies at risk’
E-cigarettes may not be safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes, according to research.
New Research Says Cuddling Your Babies is Good for Them
News Flash – research suggests that cuddling children is good for them! Who knew?!!
Heatwaves and cold snaps make babies shorter and smaller
Women who experience ‘weather shocks’ in pregnancy go on to have babies that are lighter and smaller, a major study has found.
Baby gorilla born by rare C-section at Bristol Zoo
A baby gorilla has been delivered by emergency caesarean at Bristol Zoo after its mother Kera showed symptoms of “life-threatening pre-eclampsia.” The baby gorilla, which is yet to be named, …
Wedding dresses used to make baby burial gowns
Even dolls’ clothes can be too big for some of these angel babies