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Top Scottish baby names 2012
Today, the National Records of Scotland announced that once again Jack and Sophie are the most popular names in 2012! Continue reading
Popular baby names in the USA
Top USA baby names 2012 revealed by website BabyCentre (based on 450,000 members baby names). Continue reading
Kate and William – The Duchess is Pregnant
Congratulations to Kate and William. St. James’s Palace has announced that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby! Continue reading
RCM comments on improvements to maternity services
The Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives, Cathy Warwick has commented on the 'welcome and positive' steps of the NHS on improving maternity services. Continue reading
24,000 Scottish families are facing ‘severe disadvantage’
New research from think tank Demos has found that 24,000 Scottish families with children are facing severe disadvantage, including unemployment and low income. Continue reading
Mum’s blood pressure affects IQ in kids
Research suggests high blood pressure in pregnant women can affect children's IQ later in life. Continue reading
New whooping cough advice for pregnant women
The Department of Health has stated that vaccinations will be made available to all pregnant women due to a rise in whooping cough cases in young babies. Continue reading
Robbie Williams announces birth of daughter
Praise be, it's Theodora Rose Williams Continue reading
Welsh neonatal units short staffed, report warns
A new report from the Children and Young People's Committee of the Welsh Assembly has found that neonatal units are short staffed, with 83 extra nurses required. Continue reading
Poor school performance linked with obesity
New research has found that children who are obese, and suffer from the subsequent side effects are likely to have poorer school performance. Continue reading
