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
Babies of first-time mothers may feel more pain from injections as they can sense their mother’s anxiety about the procedure, a new study has suggested.Researchers claim new mums could pass their fears about vaccinations onto their children, because
New research suggests that being deficient in iodine while pregnant could lower the IQ of your baby.The study, published in the Lancet, showed lower IQs and reading scores in primary school pupils whose mother had had too little iodine while
. But while eating oily fish does have benefits, the Department of Health advises pregnant women not to go overboard. Fish rich in Omega 3 also contains higher levels of mercury. For this reason, Mackerel, sardines, salmon and trout intake should be limited
While expectant mums have long been advised to eat for two, new data suggests that excessive weight gain during pregnancy could increase a womans risk of obesity and the associated health problems.Some weight gain during pregnancy is necessary
A new UK study suggests pregnant women who eat junk food are more likely to have children who go on to develop obesity, heart disease and diabetes.These children are also more likely to develop a preference for junk food themselves.'This study
Caffeine has been suggested as a risk factor for miscarriage, but different studies have thrown up conflicting results. What should you believe?Our expert Claire Friars, midwife for Tommy's the baby charity, say, 'Midwives have been saying for a
US TIME magazine’s latest cover puts the spotlight on DNA testing, featuring a baby appearing to ask, ‘Want to Know my Future?’ The cover features a baby boy with labels coming off of him, suggesting which health issues he may encounter
’s chief medical officer Professor Dame Sally Davies follows research linking early exercise to physical and mental health and aims to get children out of car seats and buggies and on their feet.‘Play that allows under-fives to move around is critical
Pregnant women can drink up to half a glass of wine a day without it affecting the health and size of the baby, according to a new report. Latest research which reviewed 36 studies on the issue suggests mothers-to-be can drink up to 10g of alcohol
