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What is gestational diabetes?
Around 5-10 per cent of women are affected by gestational diabetes.
Pregnancy and your blood type
The blood type and Rh factor of a pregnant woman and the father of her baby has all kinds of implications for their unborn child.
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Women advised to stop drinking when they stop birth control
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report advising women to stop drinking alcohol as soon as they stop using birth control in a bid to prevent harm to unborn babies.
Why pregnant women should eat chocolate
In news that will make expectant mums jump for joy - and reach for a block of Cadbury - scientists have revealed chocolate could provide health benefits during pregnancy.
A life undone by her mother's drinking
"It was one of the worst days of my life, and at that moment I knew that I had to do what I could to prevent this from happening to another child."
Potatoes linked to higher risk of diabetes in pregnancy
Women who enjoy potatoes are at increased risk of suffering diabetes in pregnancy, research suggests.
Vaccinations to get in pregnancy (and which ones to avoid)
While some vaccinations should be avoided in pregnancy, that shouldn't deter a mother from getting the ones she really needs to protect her and her baby.
The virus most expecting mums haven't heard of, but need to know about
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that is harmless for pregnant women, but is now the leading infectious cause of disability in newborns.
Diabetes drug breakthrough for killer of pregnant women
Australian scientists are confident they have discovered a treatment for pre-eclampsia, a condition that kills 60,000 pregnant women each year.
What pregnant women need to know about kick counting
Kick counting is one measure that pregnant women can take to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
What is gestational diabetes?
Around 5-10 per cent of women are affected by gestational diabetes.
After three months of cancer treatment, Olivia looks forward to being a mum
Thirroul marketing executive Olivia O'Leary was looking forward to the birth of her first baby when she received some terrible news.
The cookbook for bizarre pregnancy cravings
Recipes from the book include mashed potato with caramel sauce, Mars Bar burgers, steak with ice cream and chocolate olive cake.
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