The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to drop its previous recommendation that only 10-15% of births should be by caesarean section.The current UK rate is around 25% with half of these operations performed as emergency procedures after complications arise during normal ...

Maclaren has just released the limited edition Albert Thurston buggy. This dapper little number joins the stylish ranks of the Maclaren Objects of Desire Collection, which already features Maclaren’s Cath Kidston, Lulu Guinness and Juicy Couture

for autumn will only be available in John Lewis stores for a limited time. Due to hit stores in the first week of November, there are no current plans to sell the Ocean anywhere else in the UK. So hotfoot it down to John Lewis while the limited stocks last

We have reviewed the Cuski cuddly toy before, but we love the new, limited edition red one that is out for Christmas.Unlike most cuddly animal toys, the Cuski is more of a cross between a comfort blanket and a teddy. It's a simple piece of fabric

Pregnant women have been advised to limit the amount of green tea they drink as chemicals in it can prevent the body making use of folic acid – an essential mineral for pregnancy.Although green tea is often recommended for its health benefits

Couples who drink even slightly more than the recommended weekly limit are being refused free fertility treatment in a bid by the NHS to cut costs, reports the Daily Mail.Women may even be penalised if their husbands are considered to drink more

Despite being told not to overindulge in pregnancy, most mums-to-be are still eating too many calories. One in three admit pregnancy is their excuse for treating themselves and 89% confessed to enjoying between 400 and 600 extra calories a day.Just over 1,100 mums-to-be were aske...

A study by Aarhus University in Denmark has produced further evidence that overdoing coffee consumption while pregnant can raise the chances of suffering a miscarriage.The research team found that drinking more than eight cups of coffee a day could double the risk of a miscarriag...

as they will not send this to you automatically.You need to register your baby within 42 days of the birth so try to make time to call them as soon as you can - in some areas there is either high demand or limited registry access and you might find that your appointment

There are countless exercises that you can do at home without any equipment at all and you can even substitute in some household items, try using tin cans as light weights for example. But there are also a couple of small and inexpensive pieces of gym equipment that can help you ...