Dr Sarah Jarvis (author of Pregnancy for Dummies) says:This is not a cause for alarm. There is no evidence that becoming pregnant while on the Pill does the foetus any harm. The hormones in the Pill are similar to the ones your body is going

mosquitos. It's not known whether chemical repellents, the commonest being DEET, are safe in pregnancy or not, so generally the advice is to avoid using them. If you do use them, use small amounts. A good natural repellent is citronella. Again, its safety

Midwife Nikki replies:  A membrane sweep can start labour within 48 hours and is a good form of natural induction. It can be uncomfortable as the cervix, or womb entrance, may be difficult to reach.The midwife or doctor will examine you and sweep a

Midwife Nikki says: For most women, the usual pregnancy sickness starts to ease from around 14 weeks. Some weight loss is natural when you are suffering from vomiting during  pregnancy, but I feel you should see your GP, who may suggeest blood tests

Therapist Lesley Steyn replies: Miscarriages are common in early pregnancy and yet they leaves feelings of shock and guilt. It's natural to wonder if you did something wrong - even if rationally you know that you're not responsible. Although you

to your due date. If this is successful, you should be able to give birth naturally. Your doctor can remove the cyst via keyhole surgery a few months after your baby's born. However, if you need a C-section for another reason, doctors will be able

that contains caffeine. It also occurs naturally in tea, cola and other fizzy drinks and even chocolate - the list (right) should help you keep tabs on your intake from all sources to make sure you don't go over the 300mg limit. If you can't do without your

for the healthy development of your baby, particularly in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. It helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which are abnormalities in the development of the brain and spinal cord, such as spina bifida.It's recommended all women