carried out the research suggested that new studies were needed, but that their recent findings could offer some reassurances to women concerned about the effects of a single binge drink during their pregnancy.This year the Government changed its advice

Recent research published in The Lancet has shown a prevalence of certain types of bacteria in babies whose cause of death is unknown (commonly referred to as 'cot death'). Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London studied

in terms of mean birth weight and gestation length between the two groups. However, the study does not give the all-clear to drinking limitless amounts of caffeine during pregnancy. The scope of the study was relatively limited, looking only at instant

Following a study about 18 months ago – where researchers found an increased chance of a baby suffering sudden infant death syndrome (or cot death) in a family where there had already been one such tragedy – new research claims that the link was too

Taking a multi-vitamin pill every day could more than double your chance of getting pregnant, according to a new study.Researchers found that women taking a conception supplement that included folic acid and vitamins C and E and minerals zinc

Parents often believe their young babies are trying to tell them something when they gurgle and dribble. Turns out they’re probably right!Babies as young as 6-months-old can understand a wide vocabulary months before they can speak, a new study has

studies will help to balance the mental health needs of pregnant mothers with possible increased risk to their offspring."However, the team said it would be premature to advice pregnant mothers to stop taking the drugs as the study used rats who were

Women who get pregnant with IVF have a higher chance of giving birth to a boy, a new study has found. With natural conception, there’s a 51% chance of having a boy, but this increases to 56% if IVF is used.The study, reported in the British Journal

A recent study in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology investigates the use of anti-depressants by pregnant women and the possible effects on their unborn children.97,680 pregnant women aged between 15 and 45 were studied

These days most women are aware of the key elements that will help or harm a baby's fetal development, from what they eat to their working conditions, to toxins like cigarettes and alcohol. However, a new study has also sent a timely reminder