News Archive
May 2004
Childhood obesity a big problem
Improving children's eating habits is the key to tackling an obesity "timebomb", MPs have warned.read full story
A baby after 21 years in deep freeze
A couple have given birth to a baby from sperm frozen 21 years ago. Medical experts believe this sets a world record for the oldest sperm successfully used for IVF treatment.read full story
Common painkillers a headache for baby boys
Some common painkillers and other medications could make the brain of a baby boy less masculine if taken in pregnancy.read full storySMA baby milk recall
SMA Nutrition is recalling SMA Wysoy 860g cans of infant formula powder with a best before date of 28/08/2006 stamped on the base of the can.read full storyTen pounds of Apples
Gwyneth has given birth to her first baby, a little girl called Apple.read full story
Smoking increases risk of miscarriage
Everyone is aware of the dangers of smoking but a new study has shown that the risk of passive smoking to an unborn child is higher than previously thought.read full story
12th May
Department of Health updates cot death advice
The Department of Health has modified it's advice regarding babies sleeping in their parent's bed...read full story
11th May
Myths stopping women from breastfeeding
A survey published by The Department of Health shows that serious misunderstandings may be stopping women, particularly young women, from breastfeeding. read full story
10th May
National Breastfeeding Awareness week 2004
Co-ordinated by the Department of Health, National Breastfeeding Week (9th -15th May) aims to highlight that breastfeeding is good for the health of mother and baby. read full story
7th May
Gwyneth slates working mothers
Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow has angered millions of mothers by criticising those who work. read full story
6th May
RNID launches pregnacy book for deaf women
Pregnancy and birth - a guide for deaf women, published in association with the National Childbirth Trust, aims to ensure that pregnancy and birth are easier for thousands of deaf women... read full story
4th May
Childminder invents 'caring cot'
A final year design student at Brunel University has invented a cot that acts as a 'virtual nanny' and could help reduce the number of sleeples nights suffered by parents of newborn and young babies. read full story
