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Monitor to ‘translate baby cries’

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.

Minogue to put baby first

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.

Study: Flu a battle for pregnant women

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.

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.

Oh baby, we’re back

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.