About 50 percent of all pregnancies are unplanned, which is why maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for women who are at childbearing age and are sexually active.
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Getting the flu is miserable for most people, but if you’re pregnant it can be dangerous. The number of pregnant women who choose to get the flu vaccine is on the rise, with about 52 percent opting in during the 2013-14 flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Pregnant women who have not had chickenpox should be advised to avoid contact with people with the virus and be referred to a specialist if they develop the rash, say updated guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
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Morning sickness may be a sign of a healthier, more intelligent baby, a study has suggested, along with a lower chance of miscarriage. Mothers who suffer morning sickness may have a healthier pregnancy with a lower chance of miscarrying, according to a study that also suggests the baby may also be more intelligent.
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Danish study tracked the health of 30,000 pregnant women.Then they were asked more questions when their children were seven.Researchers found a link between 'binges' and bad behaviour.
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