As Fathers' Day rolls around again, would-be dads whose partners are struggling to conceive may be interested to learn about the latest in a series of cutting-edge test packages for sperm health which can help maximise the chances of success with IVF and prevent miscarriage.
It is estimated that for up to 50 per cent of couples with infertility issues these are due to an issue with...
A joint campaign is underway to inform members of the public about the need to give both pregnant or nursing deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside.
Over the coming weeks, from mid-May to July, people may discover newly-born deer hidden in the grass or undergrowth and might mistakenly assume that they have been abandoned Please do not touch, disturb or...
New ONS data, collated by Fertility Family , has revealed that South Hams has seen one of the greatest falls in birth rates in England over the last 10 years.
The fertility rate in the area has plummeted by 44.1% between 2011 and 2020, dropping from 2.09 to 1.45 children per woman. In 2020 the overall fertility rate in England was 1.59 children per woman, this puts South Hams 8.8%...
Parents and guardians of babies under 12 months are advised not to cover their mouths with facemasks as it could cause breathing difficulties. While there have been no reports of ‘baby masks’ being sold in Devon, Torbay or Somerset, parents and guardians are urged not to buy them as they could harm their baby’s health.
The advice comes from Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading...
Fast becoming the largest annual breastfeeding celebration in the country, The Big Breastfeeding Café is back for 2020. The iconic event is set to connect thousands of families on the 6th May.
Now in its 5th year, the national campaign is set to be the biggest yet. Led by the world’s leading breastfeeding brand, Medela, the initiative will see a network of mini events taking place on...
A thoughtful donation has been received by our maternity department, to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby. Amber and Josh Goddard fundraised to purchase a Flexmort CuddleClot, which they have kindly gifted to Derriford Hospital in memory of their baby son, Mylo.
“It had been a real struggle to get pregnant because of having polycystic ovaries,” describes Amber, “but then I was...
On Sunday 2nd October, there will be a special service for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby.
The service will take place at 2.00pm and will be held in the Chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain or...
The call has gone out to all mums, dads, grandparents and carers to help bag the record for the most babies gathered together in one spot and held in a carrier or sling.
The world beating attempt is being held on Saturday, September 17th at 1:30pm at the Plymouth Piazza.
Registration starts from 11am and anyone who would like to borrow a carrier or sling is asked to call Eva’s...
Last week, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust was host to the first Advanced Resuscitation of the Newborn Infant (ARNI) course in the South-West. This new national course has been developed through the Resuscitation Council with the support of BLISS – the parent and baby charity.
The course is aimed at nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors who provide care to sick babies in a hospital...
