Babies process pain the same as adults, study suggests Researchers at Oxford University have studied baby’s brains in order to observe the effect that pain has on them. The researchers watched infants as young as a day old, and saw that their brains processed a light prodding in their feet, showing up their active response…
Babies process pain the same as adults, study suggests
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7 rules for mums with sons
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7 rules for mums with sons Having sons can be hectic! They can be boisterous and loud, messy and sticky and generally leave a trail of small destruction wherever they go! However, nothing compares to those days of his youth that you’ll look back on with sweet nostalgia. Seeing him grow from a baby boy…
10 fun ways to announce your pregnancy
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10 fun ways to announce your pregnancy Learning you’re pregnant is an exciting time in your life. We’ve got 10 fun and creative ways to announce your big news! 1. Give the person you are telling a picture frame with a note inside with the message ‘Photo to follow on (due date).’ 2.Send a card…
5 must have outdoor products for your kids
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5 must have outdoor products for your kids With Summer on its way and better weather to follow suit it’s time to get back out into the garden and outside again. We have picked 5 great products for your kids to use and play with on those sunny Summer days, be it playing in the…
Natural remedies to help you cope with morning sickness
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Natural remedies to help you cope with morning sickness Unfortunately, morning sickness is something that will most likely effect you if you are expecting. Although the causes are still not fully known, doctors’ have come to a theory that it is the body’s reaction to the pregnancy hormone hCG, which is produced mostly during the first…
Having a baby works as a “youth serum”
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Having a baby works as a “youth serum” Having a baby changes your life so much, but a recent study has shed some light on the amazing effects it can have on your body. A new study says that being pregnant has a “rejuvenating effect”, acting like a ‘youth serum’ for expectant mums. The new findings were…
One glass of wine could stop a foetus breathing, says expert
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One glass of wine could stop a foetus breathing, says expert Even one glass of wine can stop the foetus moving and breathing in the womb for up to two hours, an expert has warned. Professor Hepper, who conducted the report, said even one glass of wine or small measure of spirits can influence the behaviour…