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

How much weight can you expect to put on during pregnancy? It’s important not to become obsessed with your weight while you are pregnant. Focus instead on eating the right foods: try to avoid junk food and ‘wasted’ calories. Instead think about

A couple who had spent £40,000 on five unsuccessful cycles of IVF fertility treatment have fallen pregnant naturally - conceiving on their wedding night. Nicola Medina and husband Karl were told that due to gynaecological problems she only had a 1

Irrespective of whether or not you are trying to get pregnant, exercise is good for your overall health and this is likely to impact on your fertility and here’s how: It produces endorphinsMood-boosting endorphins - biochemical compounds

We all know that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but did you know that by eating certain foods with the right nutrients will help boost a mans sperm quality and productivity, increasing the chances of getting pregnant. Make sure your

Q: I don't seem to be getting pregnant - is it because I'm overweight?Expert midwife Catherine Parker-Littler, director of midwivesonline.com says: Fertility rates appear to be lower and miscarriage rates higher in women who are overweight, so

Research shows that women who want to get pregnant should work on lowering their stress levels as this, along with a healthy diet and exercise, has been shown to boost fertility by up to 80%.‘I see so many couples who are too tired most of the time

Pregnancy is one of the greatest nutritional stresses faced by a woman, so preparation is important. Make sure you and your partner are both in the best of health to maximise your chances of getting pregnant. Here's how to get into shape and how

Before the Pill, women had their children closer together. But the advent of effective contraception meant it was possible to leave a bigger gap between getting pregnant.This is a trend we’re now seeing in reverse, as women who have delayed

Couples hoping to apply for IVF treatment to help them get pregnant may be refused even if suitable under official guidelines, a study has found.The report, carried out by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility, used Freedom of Information