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Is your baby or toddler confident in the water?
With the numbers signing up to baby swim classes swelling by 13 per cent last year – and more than 300,000 babies and toddlers taking part in every year – there has never been a better time to take your little one to the pool. All the evidence points to the fact that the earlier children learn to swim, the better. In fact a recent Australian national newspaper article said that 'research shows that formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of d... [more]
NCT Nearly New Sales benefit parents' budget and the planet
Cash-strapped parents and parents-to-be can find all the top quality baby clothes, toys and equipment they need at NCT Nearly New Sales, and save around 70% on what they would cost brand new. Well-established and trusted by over 200,000 parents who visit them every year, NCT Nearly New Sales represent the best sales of excellent quality used baby and children’s items. With many families tightening their belts in the tough economic climate, ... [more]
Group B Strep Support raises the alarm : babies die needlessly in the UK through ignorance and unavailability of tests routinely offered in other western countries
A recent survey conducted by ComRes on behalf of Group B Strep Support demonstrated that while more than half (54%) the women aged between 20-35 surveyed had heard of group B Strep, only 20% knew what it was. The survey also showed that once young women are made aware of the dangers of group B Strep in pregnancy the overwhelming majority believe that pregnant women should always be offered information, tests and, when the bacteria is detected,... [more]
Maternity and pregnancy discrimination : Working Families’ helpline team tackles the ongoing problem
Pregnant women, new mothers and flexible workers are often facing discrimination at work. Working Families’ helpline team provides them with extra support. Help is at hand for working parents facing workplace discrimination. The Working Families’ helpline team regularly answers calls from pregnant women, new mothers and flexible workers who fear they are facing discriminating employment practices and who are in need of support. As well as ... [more]
lower risk of giving birth prematurely for women who take multivitamins
It was reported following a scientific study carried out at US and Danish universities, that women who took a multivitamin supplement around the time of conception reduced their risk of giving birth prematurely (before 37 weeks) by 16%. The study also found a link between taking multivitamin supplements and a reduced risk (17%) of the baby being born underweight. Mega Multivitamin The research, which was carried out over a three month peri... [more]
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Beforeplay Campaign Aimed at Reducing Unintended Pregnancy in Colorado
A public education campaign aimed at reducing unintended pregnancy among young adults is being launched today in Colorado. The campaign, Beforeplay, is targeted to the 18- to 29-year-old age group and seeks to initiate more conversation about sexual health and family planning through an interactive website, social media, events and statewide advertising.
Pregnancy of rare rhino being monitored
JAKARTA, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Wildlife scientists say they are carefully monitoring the pregnancy of a Sumatran Rhino, one of the world's most endangered species, at an Indonesian sanctuary.
Teenage pregnancy is not a racial issue
( SAGE Publications ) While researchers have long set to determine if there is a tie between race and teenage pregnancy, according to a new study, equating black teenagers with the problem of teenage pregnancy is a misrepresentation of today's reality. This new study is detailed in the article, "Black Teenage Pregnancy: A Dynamic Social Problem," published in SAGE Open.
Teen pregnancy rates drop in region
Teen-pregnancy rates have dropped across northwest Ohio, but Lucas County has regained its unwanted status of having the fifth-highest rank statewide overall, according to Ohio's recently released estimates for 2010.
Int'l group holds training on pregnancy support services
MANILA, Feb. 6, 2012—Pregnancy support services not only address the needs of women dealing with unexpected pregnancies, but save babies and build strong Christian families as well, as shown during the regional conference and training on pregnancy crisis counseling and post-abortion healing held at St. Michael’s Retreat Center in Antipolo City last week. read more
Should pregnancy be considered a disability?
Some say the Americans with Disabilities Act should be expanded to cover being pregnant
Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- A pre-pregnancy diet high in animal fat increases the risk that moms-to-be will develop gestational diabetes, a new study says.
Group holds training on pregnancy support
PREGNANCY support services not only address the needs of women dealing with unexpected pregnancies, but save babies and build strong Christian families as well.
Cheapflights.com's Do's and Don'ts on Air Travel and Pregnancy
BOSTON, MA-- - Congratulations! You've just received the news that you're expecting. Did you already have travel plans booked? Or are you planning to take a babymoon prior to the little one's arrival but ...
Jamie Lynn Spears: 'I Wasn't Trying To Glamorize Teen Pregnancy'
The unexpected pregnancy of Jamie Lynn Spears shocked fans of the then-16-year-old Nickelodeon star in 2007. Now almost 21, Jamie is speaking out about her struggles as a teen mom and the painful press that came along with her very public pregnancy.
