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The perfect age to have a first baby is 26, says poll

The perfect age to have a first baby is 26, says poll

The perfect age to have a baby is 26, according to a new study of 2,000 parents.…

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Most new parents have a £2.5k baby buffer

Most new parents have a £2.5k baby buffer

Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for their new arrival, according to a poll of 2,000 parents by Aldermore Bank.…

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'Moderate alcohol consumption when pregnant harms child IQ'

Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child’s IQ, according to a new study.…

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Working long hours 'may affect birth size'

Working long hours 'may affect birth size'

Pregnant women who work more than 40 hours a week and are on their feet a lot may give birth to smaller babies, according to a new study.…

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Parents 'facing impossible choices'

Parents are facing impossible choices and discrimination in work, according to Working Families annual helpline report. …

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