Stories
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Raising a baby in prison
Gary’s second child spent much of her babyhood in a prison mother-and-baby unit, after his wife was given a custodial sentence. Here he explores the family’s experiences of that time.
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Busting myths about turkey-baster babies
The popular idea of sex-free, turkey-baster-led conception has been around since the 1970s. Christine Ro goes beyond the utensils drawer to find out if it’s ever really happened.
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Sharing breastmilk with parents
Alev Scott donated her frozen breastmilk to a hospital milk bank, but she was curious about other routes. Here she explores commercial operations and informal private arrangements.
- Book extract
Of incubators, orchids and artificial wombs
In this extract from Claire Horn’s new book, ‘Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth’, she traces the development of the artificial womb, soon to become a reality.
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A baby raising its arms towards a needle: Expanded Programme of Immunization in Nigeria. Colour lithograph by Federal DSC Unit, ca. 1995.
Date: [1995?]Reference: 799604i- Ephemera
'Immunise your child, see to it now - delay and you may regret it', Bill Simpson : Protect your child against polio, tetanus, diphtheria, measles and whooping cough : Best start during baby's first year : Visit your doctor or local clinic / Scottish Health Education Unit.
Date: 1972- Ephemera
There's only one way of having a baby : There are eight ways of not having one : find out more about family planning from your family doctor, local midwife or health visitor or at your local clinic or catholic marriage advisory council / Scottish Health Education Unit.
Date: [1972?]
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A nurse smiles below a baby raising its arms towards a needle: Expanded Programme of Immunization in Nigeria. Colour lithograph by Federal DSC Unit, ca. 1995.
Date: [1995?]Reference: 799612i- Books
Your special care baby unit / SMA Nutrition.
Date: 1993