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Jim Carrey a grandad at 47

Jim Carrey

Happy as Carrey.

Hollywood star Jim Carrey, 47, is a grandfather after his 22-year-old daughter Jane gave birth to son Jackson Riley Santana in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday.

The proud grandad posted a photo of the newborn on his Twitter micro-blogging page. Read more>>

Monitor to ‘translate baby cries’

Machine aims to tell us why babies cry.

Machine aims to tell us why babies cry.

It’s the question that most distresses new parents: why is our baby crying?

Well, scientists working on a monitor that can interpret crying may just have the answer. Read more>>

Minogue to put baby first

Dannii Minogue is expecting her first child this year.

Dannii Minogue is expecting her first child this year.

The seventh X Factor series returns to UK screens later this year and there are already rumours about judge Dannii Minogue’s possible replacement.

There is growing doubt over the Australian singer’s future with the show as the birth of her first child clashes with the auditions. Read more>>

Study: Flu a battle for pregnant women

Swine flu hits pregnant women hard.

Swine flu hits pregnant women hard.

New research from Australia confirms that swine flu hits pregnant women particularly hard - especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.

 While more than three-quarters of the women in the study had been treated with oseltamivir (Tamiflu), two-thirds had been sick for at least 48 hours before getting the drug. Read more>>

Woman a mum after 18 miscarriages

After suffering 18 miscarriages, Angie Baker never dreamed that her 19th pregnancy would be successful.

But thanks to a pioneering treatment, she is a mum to 10-week-old daughter Raiya. Read more>>

Oh baby, we’re back

Junior appears to be thriving.

Junior appears to be thriving.

After a long break - nearly nine months to be precise - we’re back.

It’s been a rollercoaster, but junior is doing well and appears to be enjoying life. Read more>>

Hello… and goodbye

We at pregnant-pauses like to practise what we preach. So, with the arrival of Eve, pictured, we are taking a break from the interweb business to focus on her. Thanks so much for your support.eve

Britain’s oldest mum returns to work early

Britain’s oldest mother has returned to work only 11 weeks after giving birth, according to media reports.

The Daily Mail newspaper said Elizabeth Adeney, who gave birth to baby Jolyon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge by caesarean on May 26, had been at her office all last week. Read more>>

Baby arrives after 16 years as frozen embryo

An infertile New Zealand couple have used a donated embryo frozen for nearly 16 years to have a baby.

It is believed to be the second longest an embryo has been frozen before being used to produce a baby. Read more>>

Michael Jackson’s kids face uncertain future

Michael Jackson died on Thursday.

Michael Jackson died on Thursday.

Michael Jackson’s three children have been left with an uncertain future by his sudden death.

The singer had a son and daughter, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, by ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who relinquished all parental rights after a long legal battle. Read more>>