Babies can hear syllables in the womb, says research
Scientists say babies decipher speech as early as three months before birth. The evidence comes from detailed brain scans of 12 infants born prematurely. At just 28 weeks’ gestation, the babies...
View ArticleCause of babies’ cries is all in the eyes
Parents despairing over whether their baby is hungry, tired or needs changing should look into their eyes to find out, scientists claim. By listening to the pattern of the infant’s wails and checking...
View Article40+ mothers ‘most likely to lose baby in first year’
Forty-something mothers are more likely to suffer the tragedy of losing their baby in the first year of life than those who give birth at a younger age, according to new figures. Until very recently it...
View ArticleDecline In Breast Feeding Causes 830,000 Deaths Yearly- Report
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Save The Children has blamed the annual death of 830, 000 new born babies to the declining level of breast feeding in developing countries including Nigeria. The...
View ArticleHow You Can Increase Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience for new mothers but for some mothers it is a chore because they notice that they are not supplying enough milk to their babies. If this is your situation...
View ArticleHow to exercise safely during pregnancy
When it comes to exercise during pregnancy there are a lot of myths and misconceptions around what is safe and what isn’t. We spoke to Dr Etti Barsky (MBBCh, MSC Sports Science), the training director...
View ArticleJuvenile stomach ache tied to anxiety
Children with chronic or recurring stomach pain without a clear medical explanation were also more likely to have ananxiety disorder than those without stomach problems, in a new study. By the time...
View ArticlePregnant mothers who exercise boost babies’ brains, claim researchers
Women who exercise in pregnancy boost the brain development of their newborn babies, according to researchers who claim the effect could benefit children for the rest of their lives. Babies’ brains...
View ArticleHandle with care
Lifting or restraining babies and toddlers can result in injury, writes Helen O’Callaghan. She does it every day — holds a baby on her hip with one hand and cleans the counter-top or stirs a saucepan...
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