once a day and for at least 4 months after giving birth as your tummy shrinks back to size.Available from www.puresha.comHow to avoid stretchmarks

There are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy as they can contain bacteria that could be harmful to your baby. These include: Raw or undercooked meat or eggs Blue-veined cheeses, such as Stilton Mould-ripened cheeses, such as Brie

When you're trying for a baby and in early pregnancy, a healthy diet is especially important.Currently, women are advised to take a daily folic acid supplement and to continue for the first 12 weeks to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida.But as...

, which is known as mastitis. Mastitis is quickly and easily resolved when you know how and there are simple preventative strategies you can apply too. To avoid developing mastitis, the breasts need to be emptied well on a frequent basis. If the breasts

Charlotte Hansbury, 24, lives in Plymouth with her husband Michael, 25, an Army corporal and sons Cory, 2 ½ and Connor, 4 ½ months.‘I've always dreamed of having two boys playing happily side by side. Nothing could be further from the truth,' says Charlotte.‘Ever since I had Conn...

A new UK study suggests pregnant women who eat junk food are more likely to have children who go on to develop obesity, heart disease and diabetes.These children are also more likely to develop a preference for junk food themselves.'This study supports existing evidence that sugg...

Why do families suffer more from colds?While the average adult suffers between two and three colds a year, children can catch between four and eight. Youngsters aged 6-10 have the highest flu infection rates, and school children rermain infectious for longer than adults.Also, chi...

Pre- eclampsia, or pregnancy–induced high blood pressure, can be a big problem for mum-to-be and baby alike.If you had pre-eclampsia in a first pregnancy, you'll want to do everything you can to avoid it in subsequent pregnancies.Dietary management

’re immune.’How to avoid it* Ask someone else to change your cat’s litter tray. * Use gloves for gardening. * Wash fruit, veg and salad (even bagged salad).* Wash your hands after handling raw meat, make sure meat is well cooked, and avoid cured meats.* Avoid

Good news if you like peanuts - latest official advice is that there's no need to avoid them during pregnancy or when breastfeeding, UNLESS there is an existing family history of allergy to peanuts. The Government has carried out a major review