It’s a complex issue, but babies will have better outcomes if their mother has a healthy weight during pregnancy.
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Video: Anosmia
Anosmia (loss of sense of smell) can be caused from a bad dose of flu or a cold. Early treatment is the key to avoiding permanent damage.
Sore throat: what you need to know
Most of us know what a sore throat feels like – pain or irritation in your throat that’s often worse when you swallow.
Asthma and wheezing in babies
Coughing and wheezing are common symptoms in babies. However, in babies, these symptoms are often due to airway conditions other than asthma.
Breastfeeding feeds good gut bacteria to infants
New research finds another reason to support breastfeeding – by seeding good bacteria in the digestive system of infants.
Many pregnant women still not exercising enough
Despite most pregnancy guidelines recommending exercise during pregnancy, a large number of pregnant women participate in little to no physical activity.
Contraception: long-term options for women
Long-lasting forms of contraception for women include implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and injections, all of which are reversible. Compare the different options.
Video: Baby brain: real or not?
So-called ‘baby brain’ is reported by many pregnant women. Now researchers have reported increased cognitive decline in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women.
Contraception: intrauterine device (IUD)
Learn about the different types of intrauterine devices (IUD), their effectiveness as contraception, how they’re inserted and possible side effects
Man flu – fact or fiction?
Does the well-known ‘man flu’ have medical merit or is it a result of men overreacting to common flu symptoms?
