A new study has subverted the stereotype that women are more broody than men, by suggesting a desire for children is equally prevalent in both sexes.The research, presented at the British Sociological Association’s annual conference, showed that men

If you wait until your baby's asleep to express your true feelings with your partner, you may have to find a different way to vent your frustrations, as a new study reveals that babies react to arguments even when they are asleep.According to a

Women who suffer from the flu during pregnancy may be at increased risk of having a baby who develops schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, says a new study.Children of women who contracted the flu while pregnancy were four times more likely to develop

A major French study has revealed that sperm counts and quality have fallen rapidly. The research revealed that the sperm count of French men fell by a third between 1989 and 2005. It is believed this decline is linked to diet, lifestyle and ‘gender

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

Newborn babies can pick up and learn the sounds of their mother’s speech while in the womb, a new study claims.Research at Pacific Lutheran University in the US showed that newborn babies have the capacity to learn and remember sounds of language

Obese or overweight women are more likely to develop health complications during pregnancy, new research out today has revealed.The study found that their risk of gestational diabetes was increased four-fold and they were also three times as likely

Scientists believe they have found a link between low-levels of omega-3 in new mothers and post-natal depression.Researchers from the Universtiy of Montreal found that a mother's omega-3 levels fall during pregnancy and remain lowered for at least six weeks after birth. They beli...

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

Women who take the epilepsy drug Valproate during pregnancy are three times more likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, according to new research.Previous studies claim to have found a link between more birth defects and lower