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New study: Home births double the risk of infant death

Women who plan to have a home birth double their risk of neonatal death compared with those who plan a hospital birth, according to a leading medical journal. The Lancet, which drew on data recently published in the American Journal of...read more

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Star Baby of the Week

Congratulations to our Star Baby of the Week!This week's winner is little Leo Creed with his big smile!He was entered into the competition by: sammi19Think your little one looks like a winner? Sign in or register to enter your pictures here and your cutie could be here next week! Thanks for all your fantastic pictures - this week's winner was chosen from last... read more

  • Star Baby April 2010

    Congratulations to our April star baby! This month’s winner is Maisie,...

    rating is 4 (9 Total Votes)

  • Star Baby March 2010

    My mummy's avatar is: elaine195 This month’s winner Daniel, nine months, shows...

    rating is 5 (1 Total Votes)

  • Star Baby February 2010

    My mummy's avatar is: kaz111178 This month’s winner Rylee loves his favourite...

    rating is 3.5 (2 Total Votes)

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