AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition. Debbie Mills, 24, fell pregnant despite having to cope with agonising nerve condition CRPS, for which she takes painkillers. But, as baby Owen grew inside her, doctors told her it would be too dangerous to him if she kept taking her medication. She came off the pain relief, but 28 weeks into the pregnancy she started having severe stomach pains, which were diagnosed as contractions – and they continued until Owen was born – at 37 weeks.
AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .
From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .