GP Rob says: For the best chance of healthy sperm, a man shouldn't smoke or use recreational drugs. Ideally he should also refrain from consuming alcohol, or keep consumption to a minimum.Eating healthily is imortant, as sperm need vitamins A, C and E, and the minerals zinc and s...

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for improved care of pregnant mothers carrying twins or triplets. Improvements were called for to reduce the medical risks and high levels of unnecessary caesarean births

If you haven’t managed to breastfeed as long as you’d have liked, the reassuring news is, just four weeks of breast milk can improve a baby's development, say scientists. While it’s long been known that breast milk contains protective antibodies

Ever wondered what constitutes a ‘toddler portion’? Or found yourself confused about whether a fruit snack is good (because of the vitamins) or bad (because of the acid) for your child? If this is you, then help is at hand, with the launch of a new toddler diet initiative, Little...

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and DHA can improve the blood flow to a man’s genitals which in turn boosts sperm production for getting pregnant. The best fish for omega-3s include salmon, swordfish, tuna and sardines. Also stock up on shellfish. Shellfish: Are a particularly good

Babies born before 26 weeks in England have a higher chance of surviving than ever before, according to new reports.The study, carried out by EPICure, looked at premature births in England in 1995 and 2006, found a 13% improvement in survival rates

'Helping fathers to connect with their children is one of the best ways to improve their experience of childhood,' says Rob Williams, new Chief Executive of the Fatherhood Institute.He's taken up the post after seven months as a stay-at-home dad

Being a dad's not an easy job - it's a challenge, albeit a great one. From the moment your baby comes into the world, you're faced with learning how to handle this tiny creature. On another level, there's the daunting prospect of developing a good relationship with your baby, a v...

Ovulation usually occurs about 14 days after your period, but if your cycle is longer or shorter than 28 days your fertile period will be later or earlier accordingly.During your monthly cycle the body goes through various changes to prepare for getting pregnant.The cycle is most...