Research has revealed that around 10,000 babies every year are at a higher risk of dying or suffering long-term health problems as a result of obesity during pregnancy. Around half of all women of childbearing age in the UK are either overweight

Need an excuse to get outside and enjoy the summer rays? Well, look no further –spending time in the sun – safely – could help protect your unborn baby from diabetes. Vitamin D, which the body makes from sunshine, is important for a strong immune

if you're breastfeeding talk to your health visitor or GP about possibly giving your tot a supplement. It's not uncommon for babies this age to be ‘borderline anaemic' without showing any symptoms. However, signs to look for include your child being pale

It’s well known that Omega 3 is good for growing babies brain development, but new research shows it can be beneficial for pregnant women too. Omega 3, found in oily fish such as salmon, could cut a woman’s odds of developing post

The Health Protection Agency has reported a ten-fold rise in measles cases in the first four months of the year. So far this year, there have been 334 confirmed cases, compared with 33 for the same period in 2010. The infection is travelling from

What is obstetric cholestasis (OC)?OC is a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy. The flow of bile from the liver is reduced so there are more bile salts in the blood. These are quite toxic, and scientists believe that they may affect the baby

The number of babies in England having the MMR vaccine is at a 14 year high, according to a new report.The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has released data showing that 91% of children under the age of two in England received

preparing for pregnancy right through to getting your body back into shape after birth. Marie Behenna
 is pregnancy exercise specialist, with a decade of experience, Marie’s passion is showing mums-to-be how to use health and fitness during their pregnancy

increase the risk of:Congenital malformation (a physical birth defect)Stillbirth, Death within 4 weeks of birthPremature birthMacrosomia (oversized babies)Previous studies showed the system could help children with type 1 diabetes, but until now it had

but you might have a big baby as there's more room for your baby to hide.'Has your bump made an appearance yet? Read our article all about how early your bump will start to showYour midwife is the most important person assessing your bump size as she