Girls exposed in the womb to high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in household products, are more likely to suffer behavioural problems.A study revealed daughters whose mother had recorded higher BPA levels during pregnancy were more likely to be anxious, de...

to IVF.”Tell us your thoughts? Have you been affected by this lottery? Do you feel every woman struggling to conceive should be offered 3 chances of IVF free on the NHS? Tell us in the comments box below:You can also discuss this with other mums in our

children. Payments are untaxed and issued until your child is 16 years old. Who will this change affect?The Treasury claims about 15% of families will lose out, which is about 1.2m families. This means about 6.6 million will not be affected. Who will be hit

As of next Monday, January 7 2013, Child Benefit is to be reduced or stopped entirely for around 1 million UK families. If the changes are going to affect you, don’t assume that the money will simply stop. Instead, the benefit will still be paid

Why does pregnancy make you feel sick?No one is sure, but it could be due to the physical and hormonal changes your body is going through. Bouts of sickness can be triggered by tiredness, strong smells and low blood-sugar levels.It’s not clear why some women suffer more than othe...

Obstetrician Leonie:Ovarian cysts are often seen in early scans and are usually simple cysts. Most disappear by 20 weeks, though not in your case. They're not cancerous, but can be a problem if they grow big or cause symptoms. Your doctor will try to avoid operating on the cyst u...

Consuming a large amount of chips, crisps and biscuits during pregnancy can lead to significant health problems for newborn babies, a study suggests.Mums-to-be who have a high intake of acrylamide – which is found in commonly-consumed foods and coffee – are more likely to have ba...

The chance of becoming a father decreases with age as sperm quality deteriorates over time, researchers have warned. Experts at the Huntington Reproductive Medicine Centre in Brazil based their analysis on 570 cycles of IVF treatment.By using donar eggs of only young, healthy wom...

arise if the cervix becomes very inflamed. Recent figures from the Department of Health show a dramatic rise in the number of cases diagnosed. How does it affect fertility?If left untreated, the infection can lie dormant for several months before

Only one in every 2,000 newborn baby deaths are linked to the hospital superbug MRSA, while almost 700,000 babies are born safe and well in Britain each year.But if you're worried, there are things you can do to reduce your chances even more.What is MRSA?It's short for methicilli...