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Surrogacy refers to a form of assisted reproduction that allows “intended parents” who can’t bear children to have a baby of their own. Surrogate mothers are a tremendous help to many individuals who dream of becoming parents but are unable to do so. These are the people who struggle with infertility, mothers who can’t carry
On 26 March, Tracy Maguire gave birth three weeks early via caesarean section. She had been feeling healthy when she had a routine medical appointment, only to be told she may have pre-eclampsia. She was immediately confined to Wishaw General Hospital in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Arriving eight weeks early, Tracy gave birth to a premature baby
Newborn photos usually feature grandparents cradling their grandchild, lovingly looking at the miracle they are holding in their arms. For this Irish granddad, however, the picture looks a lot different. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this new dad had no choice but to introduce his son to his grandfather through a glass window. Emma Gallachoir,
The neonatal intensive care unit is not a usual place for reunions. Still, it became one when a NICU nurse and a former preemie she cared for 33 years ago crossed paths once again! On January 30, Zayne Alexander Caldwell was born at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He came out
In a significant step, new family leave laws in Finland aim to give a parental leave of seven months or 164 “daily allowance days” each. The country currently allows four months of maternity leave, and two months of paternity leave. This major shift in policy aims to prioritize children’s welfare a by promoting gender equality
At 30 years old, Brett Korves seemed to have it all. A 10-year firefighter at the Swansea Fire Department in Swansea, Illinois, he shared a two-year old son named Brock with his wife Alex. Sadly, while on his way to work on April 4, 2019, his life was cut short by a driver speeding at
To commemorate World Kindness Day, these Pittsburgh hospitals dressed up their newborns as the iconic nice guy, Mister Rogers. Babies are naturally adorable, but when you dress them up in red cardigans and a tie, their cuteness just elevates to a whole new level! Parents enjoyed seeing their babies dressed exactly like that in this
A South Carolina deputy is being hailed a hero after saving the life of a 12-day-old infant. Berkeley County Sheriff’s Deputy William Kimbro was on a routine patrol when a speeding car drove by him in the town of Summerville last month. He chased the vehicle, thinking that it was just another reckless driver behind
Do you remember the first time you’ve ever held a newborn baby in your arms? When we hold these tiny human beings in our arms, we’re guaranteed to get that warm and fuzzy feeling. Looking at their tiny toes, little fingers, and peaceful slumber reminds us of their fragility and innocence – two things that we’ve
As rewarding as it is, raising and performing infant child care is far from easy. The infancy stage is so short, but these years make up the most crucial times in a child’s life. Parents want to be involved in every moment of their baby’s growth to witness all their firsts and to see how their
Mothers are often on the receiving end of unsolicited advice when it comes to matters involving child-rearing. While most of these counsels come from a place of concern, not all of them are entirely true. Take for example the common belief that cradling a baby too much will ‘spoil’ them. New research says otherwise –