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World's 4th smallest baby born weighing just 9oz
May 23rd, 2012
Parents of a baby girl thought to be the fourth smallest baby ever to be born in the world have...
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Twins born with a combined weight of less than 3.5lbs finally allowed home
May 22nd, 2012
George and Harrison Kent were born 15 weeks premature and spent five months in six different...
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Happy Birthday baby! Smallest baby to have open heart surgery celebrates first birthday
Jan 13th, 2012
Eleana Hasting became the smallest baby in Britain to have open heart surgery at just nine days...
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Home for New Year: World's third smallest baby set to leave hospital this Christmas
Dec 15th, 2011
The world’s third smallest baby has amazed doctors by gaining enough weight and strength to be...
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Snoring in late pregnancy linked to high blood pressure and reduced growth in babies
Oct 27th, 2011
Snoring in the later stages of pregnancy has been linked to high blood pressure in mums-to-be and...
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Autism link to low birth-weight babies in US study
Oct 17th, 2011
Scientists in America have potentially found a link between low birth-weight babies and autism. In...
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K: What is kangaroo care?
Dec 25th, 2009
Kangaroo care is a system of caring for newborns, in particular low birth weight or premature ...
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Chemicals to avoid when you're pregnant - new study
Jun 28th, 2009
Chemicals found in household plastics, cosmetics and cleaning products could increase the risk of ...
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