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The unromantic truth about why we kiss - to spread germs - Daily Mail 1st November 2009
"It is an international symbol of love and romance. But the kiss may have evolved for reasons that are far more practical - and less alluring.
British scientists believe it developed to spread germs. "
Pregnant smokers lie about habit - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"Nearly a fifth of women who smoke while pregnant lie about their habit to health professionals, a study has said.
Researchers at Glasgow University believe official figures underestimate the number of pregnant smokers by 17%. "
Britain's oldest twin father tells of joy - Daily Telegraph 30th October 2009
"A 71-year-old man thought to be Britain's oldest father of twins has told of his joy at the new arrivals. "
Women need choice, not caesareans - The Guardian 28th October 2009
"Figures show the NHS's Maternity Matters programme is failing. Empowered mothers would choose fewer medicalised births"
Mother facing prosecution 'for asking hospital staff from one ethnicity to be excluded from room' as she gave birth - Daily Mail 29th October 2009
"A mother is facing action under race discrimination laws after objecting to ethnic minority hospital staff being present at the birth of her child.
The woman was about to undergo a caesarean section when she made her demand. "
One in four babies born by caesarean - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"One in four babies born in England are delivered by caesarean section, figures show, despite warnings from midwives that the operation can pose risks to mothers and children."
Belinda Benton: I had healthy baby despite Down's syndrome risk - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"When she had a first scan 12 weeks into her pregnancy, 38-year-old Belinda Benton knew that as an older mother, she already had an increased risk of having a Down's syndrome child. "
The Fergusons: living with Down's syndrome - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"When Sheila Ferguson became pregnant with her daughter Claire at the age of 39, she knew there was a risk of Down's sydrome but opted to avoid screening to detect it. "
Steep rise in Down's syndrome pregnancies - The Guardian 27th October 2009
"Number of Down's pregnancies rise as women have children later but rise in terminations means fewer born with condition"
The upside of Down's syndrome - The Guardian 27th October 2009
"I support the right to choose not to have a child with a disability, but I'm so glad I have Alex. And there are thousands like him"
Delayed motherhood behind increase in Down's syndrome babies, research says - The Guardian 27th October 2009
"Study shows 1,843 diagnoses of syndrome in England and Wales in 2007-2008 compared with 1,075 in 1989-1990"
Wealthy west London tops Caesarean table - The Independent 28th October 2009
"Popular prejudice about the demanding women of west London, with their busy lifestyles and high-profile careers, is confirmed today with figures showing the local NHS trust is the Caesarean capital of Britain."
NHS trust 'tried to gag' doctor who spoke out - The Independent 28th October 2009
"An NHS trust tried to impose a gagging clause on a consultant as part of a deal to terminate his employment, to prevent him speaking out about issues of patient safety, it is alleged today.
The Liverpool Women's Foundation NHS Trust offered Peter Bousfield, a long-serving consultant, early retirement and a termination payment after failing to resolve complaints he had raised about staffing levels."
Doctor calls for mothers to 'opt in' to Down's Syndrome test - Daily Mail 28th October 2009
"A top doctor has called for pregnant women to be given more counselling before their baby is tested for Down's Syndrome.
Robert Llewellyn, a consultant obstetrician, said mothers should be offered information about the condition before deciding whether to 'opt in' to screening tests. "
One in four babies delivered by Caesarean section show 'worryingly high' figures - Daily Mail 28th October 2009
"One in four babies in England is still delivered by caesarean section - almost double the World Health Organisation's recommended rate.
The 'staggeringly high' figure of 24.6 per cent, or around 155,000 babies last year, has not changed despite major efforts to curb the number of surgical deliveries. "
Steep rise in Down's pregnancies - BBC Health News 27th October 2009
"The number of Down's syndrome pregnancies has risen by more than 70% over the last 20 years, University of London researchers say.
The sharp rise reflects the growing number of older women becoming pregnant, when there is a higher risk."
Emergency c-sections predominate - BBC Health News 27th October 2009
"Emergency Caesarean rates continue to outstrip planned operations, official NHS statistics for England show.
The country's overall Caesarean rate has remained static at nearly a quarter of all births, but there are significant regional variations."
Increasing number of women being diagnosed with Down's syndrome babies - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"The increasing number of women being diagnosed with Down's syndrome babies comes as a result of improvements in screening and delayed motherhood, doctors have said. "
Report claims Cumbrian new mums ‘lack birth choice’ - Carlisle News & Star 26th October 2009
"Hospital bosses have hit back at a report which claimed mums in north and west Cumbria were not being given a choice of where to give birth.
They say the National Childbirth Trust study – which put Carlisle and Copeland at the bottom of the national league table – is totally flawed."
Older mothers 'behind Down's rise' - The Guardian 27th October 2009
"The number of babies diagnosed with Down's syndrome has risen sharply in the last 20 years - largely due to women delaying motherhood, research shows.
Increasing numbers of older mothers is behind a 71% rise in the number of babies with the condition - from 1,075 diagnoses in 1989/90 to 1,843 in 2007/8."
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