Obstetrician Leonie Penna replies: Pregnancy increases the risk of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT), and lungs (pulmonary embolus or PE). Flying doesn't increase the risk any more for a pregnant woman than a non-pregnant woman, it is simply that the risk in p...

Nutritionist Caroline replies: There's no reason why you shouldn't have caffeinated drinks, but don't overdo it.Very high intakes of caffeine have been linked to low birth weight and miscarriage and experts recommend that pregnant women should have

- there's no talking and everything is calm. Unless she is under 6 months, your baby should spend all night-time hours in her bedroom - even if she is unsettled, try not to take her out of the room as it will stimulate and unsettle her even more. This rule

Midwife Nikki says...Please try not to be concerned, as every woman and every pregnancy is different. There are several reasons why you may not be feeling your baby move. It may be you don't even recognise the first sensations as movements, as they may feel like 'flutterings' in ...

If you're pregnant with twins, you will certainly need to consume more calories than for a single pregnancy. But rather than aim for a certain intake per day, try and be guided by your appetite. The same rules on healthy eating apply no matter how many babies you are carrying. En...

Dr Rob: These spots sound like they could be angiokeratomas, which are harmless red or purplish raised spots formed of tiny dilated blood vessels, but it's important that you see your GP to check and confirm this. There doesn't seem to be a reason why they occur, but some doctors...

. Equally, a gap of over five years between babies is linked with a low birth-weight baby.How long should you wait before having another baby?

Apprentice host Alan Sugar has spoken out about laws protecting women saying that employers should be able to ask female applicants about their plans to have children. He says that it turns interviews into a 'psychological charade' with employers

The experts all say that even the smallest amount of breastmilk will do your newborn the world of good.So whether you manage to feed your baby for a day, a week or a year, you should already give yourself a pat on the back. Reasons why breast milk

First trimester:Weight gain up to week 13 should be ideally no more than about 5lb (2.3kg). Mid to late pregnancy is when you really start to notice an increase, as your body lays down fat stores for breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid putting