A new vaccination programme announced today by the Department of Health confirms that babies under 4 months will be vaccinated against rotavirus from September 2013. Rotavirus, which causes around 140,000 diarrhoea cases in under 5s every year

Women should meet the daily recommended allowance of both folic acid and vitamin B12 when trying to conceive, and during the first trimester of pregnancy, a new study suggests. The Department of Health currently advises women thinking of starting a

To coincide with World Prematurity Day tomorrow (17th November), child health experts from a number of organisations, including Save the Children and the World Health Organisation, have asked for five major interventions to cut the rising number

Researchers have found that the amount of fish a woman eats during pregnancy may affect her child’s chances of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports The Telegraph.The study revealed that children whose mums ate two portions of fish a week during preg...

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

-quarters of mothers want to breastfeed and more than four in five say they are aware of the health benefits.Common reasons for stopping breastfeeding were problems with the baby rejecting the breast or not latching on properly, or new mums having painful breasts

Baby charity Tommy’s is calling for parents, friends and family to nominate anyone who has been their rock throughout a pregnancy loss or complication, or someone they may know who has overcome a tough pregnancy-related experience.The annual Baby

groups, are all eligible for a free flu vaccine. You will be able to book an appointment with your doctor or local health centre. Currently around 4,700 people die every year as a result of flu. David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, warns, “You

baby carrier.In just a few weeks, the first-time mum will walk the runway alongside fellow Victoria’s Secret Angels and supermums Miranda Kerr, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio.Speaking to Modelinia, the new mum revealed how she was getting ready

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