New evidence of pregnancy discrimination

The number of women forced out of their jobs because they are either pregnant or on maternity leave has more than doubled in the past decade, according to a major report. Research published today estimates that about 60,000 women suffer such discrimination annually, while the introduction earlier this year of £1,200 up front tribunal fees has exacerbated the problem by deterring tens of thousands from taking legal action against their employer. One in three of those who unfairly lose their jobs and win a tribunal are paid no compensation at all, and only four in 10 tribunal awards are paid in full. Since 2008, as many as 250,000 women have been forced out of their job simply for being pregnant or taking maternity leave, according to the report by the charity Maternity Action.

Pregnant? Don't expect your job back The Independent 8th December 2013

Probiotics in pregnancy not linked to asthma rate in infants

Taking probiotics has health benefits but preventing childhood asthma isn't one of them, shows newly published research led by medical scientists at the University of Alberta. "Taking probiotics had no effect on the asthma rate," said Azad, who works in the Faculty's Department of Pediatrics. "We haven't shown there's any harm in giving probiotics, but it can't really be advised as a strategy to prevent asthma. "That doesn't mean probiotics aren't good for other reasons. There's really good evidence that probiotics are beneficial to infants who are born pre-term and suffer from a bowel condition. There's also good evidence that probiotics might prevent eczema. Her team made another interesting finding that warrants more research: babies who received probiotics as infants or in utero had higher incidences of lower respiratory infections. But "more research is required "

Taking probiotics during pregnancy has no effect on asthma rate amoung infants News Medical. net 9 December 2013

Branch Events December 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 6th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and festive home-made cakes.


SPECIAL GUEST: We are going to be having a special guest in each month who provides a children's service or activity in the area. This month we are pleased to welcome Crackpots ceramics. With their help you can create Christmas gifts incorporating your child(ren)'s handprint. They will bring pottery that is suitable for doing hand prints on - mugs, coasters, Christmas baubles and tree decorations, plates and photo frames. Prices will start from £5 for the coasters and go up to £22.50 for the photo frame. Mugs are £9.50, Tree decorations start at £6.50 and go up to £12.95.
(Please note: Payment will be on the day by either cash or cheque. Card payment can be done if they take the card details and then process once back in the studio) They will take the finished items back to the studio for glazing and firing and the collection can be made from the studio on Broad Street.
https://www.facebook.com/CrackPotsStudio?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.crackpotsart.com/

Usborne Books will also be there so you sort out lots of Christmas presents at once!

The usual toys and Christmas craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Monday 2nd 9.30-11.15am

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 10th 1.30-3.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

Tuesday 17th 9.30-11am

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Friday 27th 10am-12pm

At Emma's house in Ely

Monday 30th 10-11.30am
At Maxine's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.