pregnancy health
You need to look after yourself in pregnancy so here's all you need to know about your health in pregnancy. How to keep healthy while expecting and what all those health niggles mean.
Yoga may be more dangerous that previously thought, according to new study
The lead researcher, who practises yoga himself, urged pregnant women to choose their class and teacher very carefully. more
Why do all baby bumps look so different?
“How is this possible?!” you cry. We’ve found the explanation. more
WARNING: Pregnant women have been cautioned against using paracetamol
New research shows male mice exposed to paracetamol in utero show impaired sexual behaviour in adulthood. more
The clues your body gives you when you're having a girl
Unfortunately, it’s not the most pleasant of symptoms… more
A midwife shares the best ways to say 'thank you'
How do you thank the person that gave you the greatest gift in the world? more
The majority of women are not gaining the recommended weight in pregnancy
Research has revealed that the vast majority of women are failing to meet weight gain requirements during pregnancy. more
Even just one drink while pregnant alters a baby's facial features: study
The findings back up guidelines that encourage women to completely abstain from alcohol during pregnancy. more
Getting pregnant does not always mean your anxiety will get worse
To my welcome surprise, pregnancy soothed my jittery bones, like I never would have imagined, especially as I’m facing the most...more
Dr Sam on the 6 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal
While growing a little one inside is clearly wonderful, it comes with some pretty embarrassing symptoms, many of which are pretty...more
Ask the midwife: Brown discharge in early pregnancy
I am 6 weeks pregnant and have had intermittent brown discharge, without clots, ever since a few days before my period. It typically...more
This is my first pregnancy and it was through IVF. I am 10 weeks pregnant and last night I had a bleed after a small bowel movement....more
Twins and more – all about multiples
Twins and multiples are fascinating but also slightly scary for mums facing the reality of two (or more) babies at once. Read on...more
