babies

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Sick babies – who were considered unsuitable for adoption – were allowed to die at a church-run mother and baby home in Cumbria, according to a new study of documents by a leading academic.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Experts worried the trauma wrought by the move would disrupt their spawning process, but they had babies that spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She says the advice she received included sleeping her babies in their own room at eight weeks old and placing muslin towels around their heads in the cot.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“All right, Mrs. Penworthy,” Lord Fredrick said, feigning interest, “you’ve some experience taking care of babies, I expect? Heaven knows I don’t.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood