Being fit, whatever your shape and weight, can be beneficial at any time in your life. In pregnancy it's the same – it gives you a natural high, it's a time when you can concentrate on you and your body's well-being instead of work etc, and it helps build up stamina and body stre...

What is cot death / SIDS?Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly as SIDS or cot death, is a concern for every new parent, particularly as no-one can say exactly how or why it happens. The term doesn’t describe one illness, but rather the sudden and unexplained death of an apparent...

A garden is a wonderful thing for babies, toddlers and small children to enjoy but they can be full of potential hazards for little ones so it's well worth making sure you baby-proof your garden area, just as you would your interior. You may think that there's no need to baby-pro...

the baby's scalp while it is still in the womb - can help to minimise brain damage and also reassure more obstetricians that all is well where currently, a caesarian birth is being selected as a precaution.There are already tests for oxygen deprivation

A new report from America suggests that women who are prone to depression are better off continuing medication during pregnancy than coming off drugs as a precaution.Weighing up the pros and consIn the past, the desire to keep pregnant women off

to recommend that pregnant women abstain from drinking. This is also backed by The British Medical Association, which suggests that women should avoid alcohol altogether as a precaution during pregnancy.If you are concerned about the issues surrounding alcohol

months but can later be done safely if your dentist knows you're pregnant and takes the necessary precautions - always tell your dentist if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Free dental treatmentAs an extra carrot, dental treatment

it as a general precaution against pre-eclampsia if they’re not at high risk of getting it.Pre-eclampsia is the biggest cause of maternal death in the UK and can have serious implications for both mum and baby. The National Institute for Clinical

made sure I took the right vitamins and didn’t take artificial sweeteners. I did take some precautions.”Read more…Royal baby news round-upHilary Duff on breast-feeding and cute pics of baby LucaKourtney Kardashian’s pregnancy woes

in actionLawton's relaxed and friendly style, plus the fact that you can see her own growing bump, helps to make these exercises seems easy to try. She is clear about what health precautions women should take and advises that any pregnant woman consult