Scotland’s Baby Box scheme has proved to be a huge success with 96% of prospective parents getting one for their baby.
170 Baby Boxes Delivered in Orkney in 2019
Shelter for SiMBA
Tuesday saw the installation of a shelter built by Orkney Mens Shed for the charity SiMBA at their gardens in Kirkwall.
Support for Young Parents as The Snowman Picture Book Tops Christmas Poll
“When he’s fidgety, I read to him. It calms him and I feel better too because I’m doing something special with him and it’s good for him.”
Becoming Breast Feeding Friendly
“We need to remove the barriers that cause negativity towards breastfeeding”
Celebrating Breastfeeding : Willows Coffee Shop, Kirkwall
On the 1st May thousands of mums will take part in The Big Breastfeeding Café and The Willows Coffee Shop in Kirkwall, at the Garden Centre, will be joining the fun.
High Percentage of Premature Births in Scotland Demonstrates the Need to Reduce Health Inequalities
The rise in premature births in Scotland is highlighted in ‘A Summary of the Health of the Nation’, the Annual Report for the Chief Medical Officer 2018.
Air Pollution & the Unborn Child
Exposure to air pollution is linked to babies’ growth during pregnancy, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Positive Results of Survey on Maternity Services
“Patient feedback like this is crucial, as it highlights what we are doing well and where we need to focus our plans for improvement. “
Scotland’s Top Ten Baby Names for 2018
Parents choose a wider range of names to call their bairns now but the ‘second/middle’ name tends to be a more traditional one.
Trial to Take Place for Strep B Tests
“Anything which can save lives and stop the distressing death of a new-born baby has to be welcomed with open arms.”
