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Embryo storage law sparks debate

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Laura MacDonald, 07 August 2009 12:24

A change in the law governing the storage of frozen embryos could mean that some couples who hoped to use a surrogate to conceive will see their embryos destroyed this autumn. The law currently says that embryos frozen to allow couples to have children with the help of a surrogate can be kept for five years before being destroyed. On ...

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Embryo storage law sparks debate

07 August 2009 12:24

A change in the law governing the storage of frozen embryos could mean that some couples who hoped to use a surrogate to conceive will...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Parental education has impact on children

07 August 2009 10:05

A child’s chances of success at school are significantly affected by the educational levels of their parents, it has been argued.Pamela Davis-Kean, a psychologist at...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Postcode lottery for IVF treatment

06 August 2009 10:38

Women hoping to get pregnant through IVF face a postcode lottery, according to a new report. Conservative MP Grant Shapps surveyed primary care trusts (PCT’s)...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Pregnant mums should take up exercise

05 August 2009 09:53

Women should be advised to take low to moderate intensity exercise during pregnancy even if they were not exercising previously, according to a new report....

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Government announces new education measures

04 August 2009 08:00

New measures designed to help children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities are to be introduced by the government. Under the new rules, parents...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Nominations for Britain’s Bravest Mum award open

03 August 2009 15:31

A brave mum is to be honoured at the glitzy Mother & Baby Awards later this year.The Tesco Baby and Toddler Club are sponsoring the...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Placenta equation to help doctors

03 August 2009 14:00

Researchers have developed a new equation that will help doctors to monitor the growth of the placenta during pregnancy. The placenta provides vital nourishment and...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

British baby boom predicted

01 August 2009 08:00

Britain may need to brace itself for a baby boom after a supermarket chain reported a massive increase in sales of pregnancy vitamin supplements. Tesco...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Children win birth defects case after Erin Brockovich style battle

30 July 2009 12:08

Children who claim they developed serious disabilities after their mothers were exposed to toxic material while pregnant have won their case against Corby Borough Council....

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

Organic food not more nutritious

30 July 2009 09:56

Organic food is not significantly healthier or more nutritious than conventionally produced food, new research has found. Experts at the London School of Hygiene and...

  • By: Laura MacDonald , In: News > Current news

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