Whether it's a classic English summer heat wave or a last pre-family holiday somewhere warm and sunny, being careful in the heat is particularly important during pregnancy when it's both easier to overheat and more important than ever that you

Your bump looks after your babyIf you’re reading this with a growing baby bump, your body will be working overtime to produce your unborn baby within. But what’s going on in there? From keeping her warm at night, to developing millions of brain

With a normal, healthy pregnancy there's no physical reason why you shouldn't enjoy an active sex life from conception through to when your waters break and your baby is no longer protected by the sac of amniotic fluid. However, there are several

swine flu jab?The NHS recommends all mums-to-be have a seasonal flu jab. This protects you from regular flu, as well as the H1N1 Swine flu variation that can be especially dangerous. This doesn’t mean you have to have the jab if you really don’t want to

During pregnancy, especially is you suffer morning sickness, it is easy to find yourself even more sensitive to unwanted smells and fumes. However, what's dangerous and what's just plain annoying?Tobacco smokeSmoking during pregnancy has been known

on watermelon and cucumber instead, or drink flavoured waters. You'll find that just drinking a lot of fruit juice might have an acidic affect on your digestive system, especially because you are pregnant.)In pregnancy it's important to continue to protect your

. The good news is that there's no evidence at all that sex is unsafe in a healthy pregnancy, and no physical reason why you shouldn't continue to enjoy an active sex life together. Your baby is safely sealed in a protective bag of waters that provide

Your body undergoes tremendous changes during pregnancy, and your skin is no exception. Most obviously, the skin over your abdomen stretches as your bump grows and you may have darkening of the skin in certain areas, like the nipples, around

If you’re expecting a baby in 2010 and have been pondering what his personality might be like, the signs of the Zodiac could hold some answers. Whether he’s due to be a fiery Aries, a charming Gemini or a caring Cancerian, look to the stars

and is working way harder than usual to make a healthy baby, so you do need more rest and relaxation than usual and that's nothing to feel guilty about. Here are some of the best ways to make sure you keep yourself stress-free throughout pregnancy, or to beat