News Archive
May 2002
31 May 2002
Injection eases pre-eclampsia dangers
The life-threatening effects of pre-eclampsia could be prevented by a simple injection, scientists claim. read full story30 May 2002
Services for disabled babies to improve
The government has announced plans to improve the early education services for disabled children aged 0-2 years old. read full story29 May 2002
More parents use childcare
There's been an increase in the number of parents choosing to use childcare, a new study suggests. read full story28 May 2002
World's tiniest baby born
The world's smallest baby leaves hospital. read full story27 May 2002
Baby boy for Jordan
Glamour model Jordan has given birth to a baby boy. read full story24 May 2002
Cheese is healthy for children
Many parents are unaware that cheese offers a healthy snack for young children. read full story23 May 2002
Free swimming for children
Children living in low income areas are to have free access to swimming. read full story22 May 2002
Breastfeeding may reduce cot death
Babies could gain some protection against cot death when they're breastfed. read full story21 May 2002
Soya milk is safe
Soya milk is safe for babies, experts have declared, after a study cast some doubts on it. read full story20 May 2002
Online help for asthma sufferers
Parents of children who suffer from asthma can benefit from a new service being run by the National Asthma Campaign (NAC). read full story17 May 2002
Babies excel at recognising faces
Scientists have discovered that infants can easily distinguish between different faces from a young age. read full story16 May 2002
Help your child to be safe in the sun
As the temperatures rise, experts are asking parents to keep children safe in the sun. read full story15 May 2002
Children dislike avocado!
It's official - the food children hate the most is the humble avocado! read full story14 May 2002
Avoid certain fish if you're pregnant
Pregnant women and children should avoid eating shark, swordfish and marlin. read full story13 May 2002
Baby's health not affected by conception timing
The idea that having sex too soon or too long after ovulation could increase the risk of birth defects may be a myth, say experts. read full story10 May 2002
It's National Breastfeeding Awarenesss Week!
The Department of Health's annual campaign to promote the benefits of breastfeeding is underway this week. read full story9 May 2002
Regular bedwetters may need medical help
Some parents fail to realise that children who wet the bed may need medical treatment. read full story8 May 2002
Breastfeeding lowers respiratory infection risk
Babies who are breastfed for six months after their birth may have a lower risk of developing respiratory illnesses. read full story5 May 2002
Baby abduction sparks security fears
Concerns about maternity ward security are once again in the limelight, after a two-day old baby was snatched. read full story2 May 2002
Charity aims to put an end to cot death
"Make cot death extinct," says a leading organisation as the annual cot death awareness week (2-9 May) gets underway. read full story1 May 2002
More babies born by Caesarean
The rate of natural births in England has fallen, and more babies are being born by Caesarean section. read full storyMore news stories:
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