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October 2013

Bisphenol-A and miscarriage: Research shows possible connection

Eating disorders linked to higher risks of reproductive health issue

Fertility trouble? A hearty breakfast could help!

Fish and seafood: NOT the primary sources of mercury exposure

Exercise protects pregnant obese women from excessive weight gain

August 2013

Restricting food and fluids during labour may be unjustified

Beneficial bacteria from the mother’s gut discovered in breast milk

Obese mothers may put their children at increased risk of premature death

Early BPA exposure linked to several types of behavioural issues in children

Low GI diet during pregnancy could reduce the risk of diabetes in children

Exposure to BPA linked to increased risks of infertility

July 2013

Breastfeeding duration can positively affect kids’ IQ later in life

Consuming fish oil during pregnancy reduces risks of complications

PHE issues warning against using Calabash chalk during pregnancy

Excessive weight gain early during pregnancy could predispose your child to obesity

Fish consumption during pregnancy tied to lower anxiety

Sufficient body stores of Vitamin D may boost IVF success rate

June 2013

Breastfeeding may help babies become more successful later in life

Daily iron in pregnancy for healthier mothers and healthier babies

Aspiring dads: Your diet before conception could contribute to disease in the next generation

Moderate alcohol consumption 'beneficial' during pregnancy?

Maternal obesity magnifies risk of premature birth

Breastfeeding may help boost your baby’s brain growth by 30%

RCOG faces criticism of their new safety advice for pregnant women

The economics of pregnancy

May 2013

Smoking during pregnancy linked to increased risk of gestational diabetes and obesity in daughters

Organic or not? More evidence on the risks of iodine deficiency in pregnancy

Diet lower in carbs boosts IVF success rates

Iodine for a smarter baby? Mums-to-be warned about iodine deficiency in a new study

April 2013

Drinking during pregnancy not as bad as previously thought?

March 2013

Eating disorders are more widespread during pregnancy than previously thought

Drinking too much coffee can put pregnant women at risk of delivering a low birth weight baby

Infants of overweight mothers show early stages of heart disease when they are born

U.S. baby cured of HIV using standard drugs

Breastfeeding practices and Caesarean section determine infants’ gut bacteria

Folic acid in pregnancy associated with reduced autism risk

February 2013

Horse meat scandal: Implications for pregnant and breastfeeding women

Smoking bans associated with a decline in preterm births

Physical inactivity and television watching linked to dwindling sperm quality

January 2013

Microbial richness of breast milk is influenced by mother’s weight and mode of delivery

A cause for global awareness: French sperm counts declining steadily

December 2012

Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy may render babies more vulnerable to multiple sclerosis

Exposure to PCBs and other pollutants may hinder conception

November 2012

Moderate maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in offspring

Probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding may curb baby’s risks of developing eczema

Cheese and high fat dairy products may impair a man’s ability to become a father

Low first trimester vitamin D associated with gestational diabetes

October 2012

Prenatal mercury exposure tied to ADHD whereas fish consumption during pregnancy may be protective

Game shot with lead bullets constitute a health threat for those who consume it - FSA warning

BPA linked to pregnancy abnormalities

September 2012

High dietary fat intake during pregnancy linked to breast cancer in multiple generations

Walnuts may ‘boost sperm quality’ in healthy young men

Breast is best: New study shows that mother’s milk boosts baby’s immunity

Breastfeeding may guard against obesity later in life

Fertility and conception articles

Pregnancy articles

Birth recovery and breastfeeding articles