A rare infection at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire has caused the death of two infants who were born prematurely at 28 weeks.
Keeping Mother and Baby in Same Room Encourages Breastfeeding
A team of Malaysian researchers suggests that keeping a new born baby and its mother in the same room in the first few weeks after the birth could encourage breastfeeding over a short term.
A team of Malaysian researchers suggests that keeping a new born baby and its mother in the same room in the first few weeks after the birth could encourage breastfeeding over a short term.
Chief executive of the trust Julia Bridgewater said: "The trust identified an infection in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in July, Serratia marcescens, that can affect babies born extremely premature. Sadly two babies who died, both born before 28 weeks, had this uncommon infection, and post-mortems confirmed Serratia marcescens as the cause of death. The families of the two babies were informed at the time of this infection.”
Ready to Give Away Baby Number 13, Says World's Most Prolific Surrogate Mum
Media reports indicate that a mother who has already delivered twelve surrogate babies has revealed that she is pregnant again.
Media reports indicate that a mother who has already delivered twelve surrogate babies has revealed that she is pregnant again.
Pacifiers may Slow Boys' Development
In a recent study it was found that pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys.
In a recent study it was found that pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys.
American Grandparents Babysit Willingly
Most grandparents in the United States help with taking care of their grandchildren and sometimes even offer financial support.
Most grandparents in the United States help with taking care of their grandchildren and sometimes even offer financial support.
