How to interpret those baffling newspaper headlines? One week it's safe to drink alcohol, the next you should cut right down - then a week after that the press tells you to go teetotal for the whole nine months of your pregnancy. Advice from
Advice from the Department of Health has, since 2007, told pregnant women or those trying to conceive not to drink alcohol.Now, a new study from Oxford and Bristol Universities suggests a link between drinking alcohol in pregnancy and lower IQ
Another good reason to quit drinking while you're pregnant - alcohol intake can increase your risk of premature birth.Researchers at the Univeristy of Western Australia found that 10% of mums-to-be who binged or drank heavily gave birth prematurely
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Pregnant women can drink up to half a glass of wine a day without it affecting the health and size of the baby, according to a new report. Latest research which reviewed 36 studies on the issue suggests mothers-to-be can drink up to 10g of alcohol
are breastfeeding: Fish: limit your intake of shark, swordfish and marlin to just one portion a week. Limit your intake of oily fish to two portions a week. Alcohol: Small amoujnts, maybe one or two units a week appear harmless, but wait for an hour after
and raw eggs as these may contain bugs that can harm your pregnancy.Cut down on your alcohol intake – many women find they go off alcohol altogether in early pregnancy. This is your body’s way of protecting your unborn child at this vulnerable time.If you
and you may find you need to wee a lot. Don’t worry about going to the loo – it will not dislodge the foetus.Experts advise you to cut down on alcohol while you’re pregnant. If you haven’t yet managed to cut down – or cut out – alcohol from your early
Walking, swimming and keeping fit seem much easier when the sun is shining and the days are longer. New research found pregnant women who exercised moderately for 30 minutes, three times a week, improved their own heart health and blood pressure, and their babies'. Exercise will ...
