pregnancy

IVF, or In Vitro Fertilisation, is a technique used to help couples with fertility problems have a child. The process works by surgically implanting an egg, which has been fertilised in a laboratory, into the woman's womb for it to grow.…

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks - unfortunately, around one in five pregnancies suffers this fate, and most occur in the first 12 weeks. You're classified as having recurring miscarriages if you've lost three or…

A common side effect of pregnancy is morning sickness, and this affects the majority of women, though the severity of the nausea will vary from woman to woman. Where some women are only sick in the morning, others suffer with it all day.…

When you give birth, you can feel a certain amount of pressure to get back to your best wellness weight. If you think all eyes are on you, spare a thought for Kate Middleton’s wellbeing! 24.5 million people watched her wedding, and the…

Each year, around 300 babies die of a condition known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or cot death. It can happen to any child, but research has shown that it is more common in babies between one and three months, premature babies,…

You may be reluctant to take too many supplements during pregnancy, but an extra dose of iodine may be essential for your wellness, and the wellbeing of your unborn child. This is according to researchers from the University of Adelaide,…

If you drink in moderation when pregnant, you may not do any damage to family wellness. This is according to a study by the University of Bristol's School of Social and Community Medicine which found that drinking in moderation through…

Pregnancy and motherhood can take its toll on your mental wellness, but your wellbeing may be more at risk depending on where you live. This is according to children’s charity the NSPCC, which has found "worrying gaps" in mental health…

A natural healing system which has been used for centuries, Reiki offers healing benefits without the side effects that medications can result in. It works by passing a flow of powerful positive energies through the body by touch points…

In many countries, sexual health is severely jeopardised by the simple fact that people are not willing to talk about. Young girls (and boys) do not know how to protect their wellness through safe sex practices, because they are not…

A recent study has found that health problems connected to obesity, such as heart disease and diabetes, could be passed on through pregnancy and skip a generation. Researchers have found that the infants of obese mothers could be spared the…

Researchers in Japan have discovered a new blood test which could help to predict gestational diabetes in the first trimester. Women in the top quartile for serum soluble (pro)renin receptor in the first 14 weeks gestation are reportedly…

The British Nutrition Foundation has found that obesity, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease and many more conditions might be determined in the womb, based on your mother’s weight and health during pregnancy, and before she…

The NHS have recently set guidelines in which pregnant women will be asked to take breath tests to prove if they smoke. This family wellness move has been backed by the Royal College of Midwives, but at what cost? We can all agree that the…

A recent new article stated that one baby defied the odds, against medical advice, to survive hypoplastic left heart syndrome - the child in question has just half a heart. Her parents were told that she had just a 50/50 chance of surviving…

Pregnancy can be a difficult time, and having diabetes can be a difficult challenge. Put both of these two things together, and things can become even more challenging than ever before. One woman has been chronicling her journey through…

We are often reminded about how our diets will affect our bodies. The numerous articles, the trailblazer-paths of adverts with smug, size-6-or-lower models with perfect skin or just simply the continuous reminder from friends and family…

Planning for a pregnancy is important for all women’s wellness, but, according to Rita Forde, an advanced nurse practitioner at the Mater Hospital's Diabetes Centre in Dublin, when your wellbeing is affected by diabetes, ‘this need to plan…

Are you over the age of 35 and trying to get pregnant? Real women share their stories about how trying to conceive affected their sexual health and overall wellbeing. 1. I Just Wanted One More Baby: ‘I conceived easily when…

Folic acid has long been recommended during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of many health concerns in the unborn child, but new studies suggest that it could help to prevent autism from developing. The March of Dimes, a private US group,…

A new understanding has been brought to light concerning the common cause of respiratory tract infections in babies and young children. According to the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, they have found that respiratory syncytial…

Sad news reached Martinique as on the 15th April 2013, over 100 fishermen stood at Fort de France in a call for aid against a contamination of pesticides that have been said to have existed in water for over thirty years. The pesticide…

A tentatively worded study has recently been published, based on the findings of a Swedish research study, which suggests that foetal exposure to anti-depressants could be linked to an increased risk of the child developing autism. In…

Research recently gathered suggests that children who are born to mothers who drink one small glass of wine a week during pregnancy could be less likely to suffer from cognitive complications. Though drinking during pregnancy has always…

There is a growing concern that many women in Britain that are expecting a baby are also undergoing gestational diabetes. Whilst it is not uncommon, the nature of gestational diabetes is that it can also remain with the parent after she has…

You’re finally pregnant and your dreams are coming true. How do you make sure that you have a healthy pregnancy, though? Follow these tips for helping things stay as smooth as possible while you wait for your little one to arrive. Get…

For your baby to have the best chance of a healthy delivery, he or she needs 40 weeks in the womb. Birth before 37 weeks (preterm birth) can cause serious disabilities, as the baby is denied the important final weeks when organs such as the…

One of the downsides to the beautiful process of pregnancy is the discomforting charm-breaker known as morning sickness. Does it always have to be so grim though? In an interview with now-pregnant pop star Fergie, she announced that she…

Diabetes affects more than three percent of pregnancies in the UK, known as gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Generally, it affects women in the first trimester and can generally be controlled through one’s diet. It is something to…

When you find out that you are pregnant, one of the first things that comes to mind, after the euphoria has worn off, is what to do and what not to do to ensure that you give birth to a healthy baby. Suddenly good nutrition becomes…