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Academics find genetic differences in breastfed and non-breastfed babies, but warn more research is needed
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (203+ words) The team say 'we need to study more diverse groups to fully understand this biology' The largest study of its kind - backed by the University of Exeter - has found babies who are breastfeed carry differing markers in their blood than…...
Teesside mums encouraged to breastfeed their new babies
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (388+ words) It's part of the 'Mamazing' campaign across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland Mums in Teesside are being encouraged to try breastfeeding their new babies as part of a new campaign. It comes as the council says South Tees has a…...
Lincoln mum's plea after baby saved by rare "NEO' blood
2+ week, 1+ day ago (338+ words) One donation can save a life" " as NHS reveals one in four donors have the specialist blood needed for critically ill newborns A Lincoln mum is urging more people to give blood after her baby son survived against the odds…...
Government launches 200 family hubs to boost support for parents
2+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) New centres will offer free advice, childcare support, and financial guidance to give children a stronger start in life More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents. Known as "Best…...
Hampshire's Marwell Zoo welcomes baby rhino calf on Mother's Day
4+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Mum, Zahra, gave birth to the calf in the early hours of Sunday morning Marwell Zoo in Hampshire has welcomed a baby rhino calf on Mother's Day. The new calf was born at 6: 30am on Sunday morning and is not yet…...
First baby born in UK from deceased womb donor
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (986+ words) Medical teams hope procedure will expand options for women with uterine infertility The birth of a baby boy in the UK's first womb transplant involving a deceased donor offers hope to other couples wanting children. Hugo Richard Norman Powell was…...
Babies understand verbs at ten months- UEA Research
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) This work featured brain imaging technology- and is the first to use this equipment to see if babies understand these words Researchers at a local Uni have found that 10 month old infants are also beginning to understand verbs- before they…...
Hull research team joins groundbreaking newborn genetic screening study
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) Project aims to identify rare treatable conditions using genome sequencing A research team at Hull Royal Infirmary is contributing to one of the world's leading genetic screening studies for newborn babies, known as the Generation Study. Led by obstetrics and…...
Researchers say study on paracetamol use during pregnancy should 'bring matter to a close"
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (608+ words) A study in London took place following Donald Trump's claims it can cause autism Current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, experts have said after a new review of studies on the topic. US president Donald…...
Perrie Edwards announces birth of second child and reveals cute name
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1339+ words) With her fianc" Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and her fianc" Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have welcomed their second child into the world, a baby girl! Perrie's fans and friends were quick to comment on the post, with Leigh-Anne Pinnock…...