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'Clear benefits' to water births including less pain and a better experience for mums
The positives of water birth include using less pain relief and increasing satisfaction of the mother, paving the way for more research and accessibility.
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Baby-wearing Carrie Johnson stands out in red dress during Boris' resignation speech
Carrie had the couple's daughter Romy, six months, strapped to her chest during the historical moment outside No 10.
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MP emotional during paid miscarriage leave plea: ‘Forgive me if I take a minute'
The MP has urged the UK government to give three days paid leave for parents who have lost their baby before 24 weeks.
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The most popular baby names of 2022 (so far)
There's been a change at the top of the baby girls' list.
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Summer holiday childcare: Save 20% with this top tip
Millions of parents qualify for help with their holiday club bills and they just don’t use it.
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Britain's oldest twins, 102, say 'the simple life' is the key to living longer
Edith Dumbleton and Dorcas Tobin celebrated their big day with cheese sandwiches.
Yahoo Life UKDame Deborah James dies of bowel cancer: How to prepare children for a loved one's death
Preparing children for the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard, but also incredibly important.
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Ewan McGregor likens divorce to a 'bomb going off in everyone's life'
The actor has made some rare comments about the impact of divorce on his family
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Surrogate comes out of retirement at 48 to carry a baby for same sex couple
Dawn Allen came out of surrogacy retirement to carry a baby for a same sex couple she had formed a friendship with.
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The Nordic diet could 'hold key to childhood obesity' - but what is it?
The Nordic diet has a higher intake of regionally and seasonally produced fruit, berries, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and legumes.
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Student gives birth to surprise baby on toilet after mistaking labour for her period
Jess Davis only realised she'd given birth when she heard the newborn's cries.
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Matt Willis says he didn't cry until the age of 29
The singer and actor says his experiences have made him want to encourage his children to be more open about their emotions.
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Ikea launches catalogue of baby names inspired by its furniture
The Scandi store wants to provide inspiration for names as well as home decor.
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Kate Hudson sparks debate over what age kids should stop using a pushchair
The star was enjoying a stroll with daughter Rani when she found herself on the receiving end of judgy comments.
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Cambridge kids to start new school in the autumn when the family moves to Berkshire
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's eldest children are to leave their school in Battersea for a new, Windsor-based school.
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Is it time to ditch the term ‘normal birth’?
A new report says midwives should listen to women and use language they feel comfortable with.
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'Babymoon' couple get stuck abroad after wife goes into labour six weeks early
Robyn Bishop and partner Stephen Howe were stuck in Greece for two months after baby Flora's early arrival.
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Single mum who lived off-grid in caravan makes £120K teaching people to forage
The mum-of-three taught her children how to forage, preserve fruit and survive in nature.
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Jennifer Lopez praised for introducing her child using they/them pronouns
The star performed with Emme Maribel Muñiz at the LA Dodgers Blue Diamond Gala and introduced them to the stage using they/them pronouns.
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LGBTQ+ parenting: ‘It was a rocky road to becoming a dad, but I’m loving it’
Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps battled homophobia and emotional heartache for a decade before having his twin boys.
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Charlotte is 'really good in goal' William tells England's women's football team
The Princess is a budding young footballer her dad told England's top female stars.
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Toddler nearly died when a rare birthmark inside her throat restricted her airway
Mia Rogers was taken to hospital at just five weeks old after her parents noticed she was making a high-pitched wheezing sound while breathing.
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Jess Wright says 'scary' change in baby's movements led to emergency C-section birth
The reality star had to have an emergency caesarean five days before her due date.
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Premature baby born at 23 weeks defies odds to survive thanks to cuddles from mum
Doctors believe 'kangaroo care' may have helped little Elsie Dutton survive after she was born weighing just 1lb 2oz.
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Trisha Goddard says being mum to a non-binary child has been a 'learning process'
Adjusting her language has been the biggest 'learning process' for the TV star and mother.
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Miscarriage: Why it happens, how it feels and where to find support
More than one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage – but the fact they're so common doesn't lessen the pain. Here's where to find support.