Most bacteria and viruses will not harm your baby. But unfortunately there are some exceptions.
Breastfeeding is the only thing you can't do. But you're still nearly as important as your partner in the breastfeeding process. That's because help and support are the key to successful breastfeeding.
The blood in the umbilical cord contains blood stem cells, that could be used if your child were to get sick. This is why a growing number of prospective parents are offered the opportunity, by private companies, to save the blood from the umbilical cord should there be any need for them in the future. Necessary or not? Here you can find out more?
Even if you eat a healthy, varied diet during pregnancy, it can be hard to get enough folic acid and calcium, in particular. Multivitamin tablets can be a good solution.
Tired? Short of breath? And somewhere around week 20 of your pregnancy? You probably need more iron.
For many women, one of the first signs of pregnancy is a feeling of sickness in the pit of their stomach. No, it's not dread or fear (usually!); it's morning sickness! Not pleasant, but here are some things that might help.
If you're pregnant, you need to make doubly sure the food you eat is safe, because food poisoning can sometimes harm your baby.
Sure you're eating for two, and one of you is developing. Unfortunately that doesn't mean you should actually eat for two; wouldn't that be great? Here is what you need to know about eating during pregnancy.
Perhaps you've got the pregnancy test in your hand and you've just found out that you're pregnant! Congratulations! This is the beginning of a long, exciting, fantastic, fun, sometimes tough and tiresome journey. Welcome aboard!
Many medications can affect your baby so always consult with your doctor before starting or continuing any medication during pregnancy.
First of all, to prevent cot death, put your baby down to sleep on their back. And never smoke around your baby.