All news on the topic: Babies

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Neglect contributed 14-day-old baby's death as mum's rare condition unrecognised
Little Orlando Davis died of a brain injury at just 14 days old. His mother Robyn Davis woke up from a three-day coma after giving birth to find her son seriously ill
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One in three parents say taste and texture put them off taste-testing baby food
However, more than a third admit they would be anxious to feed their baby something new without first trying it for themselves
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'Inconsolable' family recall last time they saw murdered baby on night she died
Persia Nelson has been charged with murder in connection to the death of her daughter Halo Branton, her boyfriend's family say they saw her leave their home on Saturday night
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Nearly twice as many parents are now finding out baby's gender before the birth
And other modern pregnancy trends that have soared in popularity in recent years include gender reveal parties, hypnobirthing, and setting up an email address for the baby
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'Our son, 8, was diagnosed with dementia - we don't want others to miss signs'
Batten disease affects about one in 25,000 babies and eventually sufferers lose the ability to speak, move, see and swallow, developing devastating dementia
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'My sister-in-law wants me to give her my baby - we've had to change the locks'
The mum, 26, vowed never to allow the woman to be left alone with her son after she made a number of disturbing comments aimed at the parents that left them on edge
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'I hate my nephew's name - I can't hide my dislike and my sister is devastated'
A new aunt has revealed how she and her sister are now locked in a shaky situation after she confessed that she wasn't a fan of her baby nephew's name
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Woman battling infertility told she is pregnant - moments before undergoing op
Morgan Allen from Detroit, US, was seconds away from undergoing a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis tissue after struggling with her fertility when a doctor rushed in to tell he she was already pregnant
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Woman 'bleeding, fainting and in pain' for 16 years until she was diagnosed
Larissa Shaw, 29, and from Walsall, has been battling excruciating period pain for 16 years and has been left slipping in and out of consciousness due to the agony
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Mum applauded after admitting having baby was the 'biggest mistake' of her life
A brave mum has been applauded for her honesty after confessing that she regrets having a baby and admitting that she feels her whole life has been taken away from her
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'My entitled sister-in-law stole our baby name - I made her regret it'
Two sisters monumentally clashed over the naming of their children in a family drama full of accusations of theft, threats and tears as recalled by one of the dads
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'Stay at home' warning issued as key whooping cough symptoms explained
Members of the public have been warned to be extra cautious if they notice symptoms of the 100-day cough - as the infection can spread rapidly and can appear similar to a cold at first
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Parents warned they are putting babies at risk with sleep mistake
A survey found 70 per cent of parents allowed their infant to sleep in a bouncer, 67 per cent in a swing and 61 per cent on a beanbag. This can put babies in danger
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Woman vows to never get pregnant due to 'horrifying' phobia of birth
Samantha King, 35, says she will never to try for a baby due to her tokophobia - a pathological fear of pregnancy which can lead to avoidance of childbirth
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Five generations of incredible women to celebrate Mother's Day together
Great-great-grandma Alice Rayon, 90, great- grandma Brenda Atherton, 70, grandma Louise Kelso, 45, mum, Alice Kelso, 25, and baby Lyla-Rose Ashworth will celebrate with a girls’ weekend in London
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Woman receives 'perfect Mother's Day gift' after losing 4 babies in pregnancy
For years, after losing four babies in early pregnancy and nearly dying as a result, Mothering Sunday was a real struggle as Zoe Thomas faced the heart-rending prospect of never becoming a parent
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Determined mum waits 31 years and spends £45,000 to have 'little miracles'
Samantha Jones and husband Ian welcomed twins Rubi-Mae and Summer 19 months ago after a lifetime of waiting, as well as spending £45,000 and four miscarriages
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Stern royal rule meant Kate couldn't tell her mum she'd given birth to George
Due to strict royal protocols, Kate could reportedly not even tell her own mum Carole that she had given birth to her first child, Prince George, and had to wait instead
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Whooping cough explained with everything you need to know to avoid it
Whooping cough cases are on the rise, with 553 confirmed in England in January alone. Here's what you need to know about the bacterial infection, including how to prevent it
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Inside 'UK's most haunted' hospital - where visitors 'hear little boy crying'
An urban explorer decided to visit St Bartholomew's Hospital in Rochester, Kent, before it was demolished and redeveloped - and shared some spooky images from the structure
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'My daughter's brother is her father - we've kept her in the dark for 30 years'
A mum has been left 'worried and anxious' by a lie she has told her daughter for over three decades - her brother is actually her biological father - but wants her to know the truth
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Pregnant woman 'horrified' after husband vows to save baby's life over hers
A pregnant woman was left 'lost for words' when her husband dismissed the idea of prioritising her life if the birth went wrong and he had to make an awful decision
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Pregnant mum told she has incurable brain tumour after bad headaches for 7 years
Morgan Nottle was 26 weeks pregnant when she was told she had an incurable brain tumour after they were dismissed as 'bad headaches' - and now fears she won't see her children grow up
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Mum rages at nonparents for parking in family spot - but some say it's fair game
A mum was left outraged after spotting a childless person parking up in a parent parking space at the supermarket - and says it should have the same 'rules' as disabled spaces
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Woman praised for refusing to celebrate Mother's Day with her own mum
A woman has sparked debate after refusing to succumb to the demanding requests of her own mum and mum-in-law. Despite some branding her 'selfish', hundreds of users online have applauded the mum for standing her ground