Toxoplasmosis - Toxoplasmosis is an infection most often picked up from raw or undercooked meat, but it is also found in the faeces of infected cats. Toxoplasmosis infection in a pregnant woman is rare, but it is potentially damaging to the fetus and is more dangerous

documented but which it can pay to be prepared for, just in case: None of the following are particularly dramatic and they're certainly not dangerous, though they can be embarrassing if you do experience them, particularly if you're unprepared. So

danger from the illness to your children, it can cause very serious birth defects if contracted by a pregnant woman.Other injections beyond 12 months In the early years, there is a series of other booster injections offered. These schedules vary from time

dangerous, for babies. The use of softer drugs such as marijuana isn't recommended for nursing mothers but along with the legal drugs of alcohol and cigarettes, it doesn't necessarily rule out breastfeeding as an option. If you use or are dependent on any

more calories than you'd think. So your shape isn't a worry. Long term, age is more likely to be a danger to your boobs, if you don't keep up the swimming and other exercises! Losing independence The second is a fear that motherhood itself is going

for a proper diagnosis.In the cases of rashes and itching that pose no danger to you or your baby (the vast majority), your doctor will be able to prescribe a treatment that is safe to use in pregnancy. Keeping the affected skin well moisturised can help

thing or two on the subject. While you are definitely doing your bit and more to save the planet, there’s a slight danger that people may regard you as po-faced and a bit too good to be true. It’s all very well thinking about the future, but don’t forget

'no' less then it may help to try and use it less yourself too. With things that may be dangerous or something you want to discourage, such as touching the oven or cleaning cupboard, or hitting in the playground, it's good to set a clear ground rule

per cent being dangerously ill-fitted.These are by no means fitted as standard in all new cars, but in an increasing number of them. Many manufacturers offer their own versions of such a fixing, so that the car seat can be used with or without

be a sign of a rare but potentially dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia.)If you think you’re going into labour early, it’s a possibility, but it’s more likely to be Braxton Hicks contractions – ‘rehearsals’ showing that your body is limbering up