Sleep science: sleep better in pregnancy
Sleep scientist Clare Ladyman offers sleeping tips for pregnancy in this extract from her book. Sleep is an essential part …
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Health and wellbeing
Now you're pregnant you need to look after your growing baby by living a healthy lifestyle yourself. This means a well-rounded diet, and regular exercise.
What is the future for sperm?
The male sperm count seems to be falling rapidly worldwide but new treatments mean babies are still possible for all but the most sperm-deprived men, writes fertility expert Dr Richard Fisher. When it comes to reproduction, men are indispensable. …
Getting in shape pre-pregnancy
If you have decided that the time is right to start trying for a baby, then getting in shape is now more important than ever! Simone Rank explains. Pregnancy and delivery will be taking a lot out of your body so the healthier and stronger you are, …
Pre-Natal Nutrition
Ideally, we want our children to be in the best health that they can possibly be in, therefore, it makes sense to give them the best start in life that is possible - and what better way than by eating an excellent and well balanced diet! At the same …
Fertility: the lowdown on sperm
Fertility expert Dr Andrew Murray gives us the lowdown on sperm, and highlights factors that affect men’s fertility fitness. When we think of fertility problems, much of the time the focus is on women. Female fertility seems so complex compared to …
The effects of alcohol on fertility
The risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy are well understood, with heavy drinking linked to fetal alcohol syndrome, miscarriage, premature delivery and low birth weight. For this reason, Government guidelines recommend that all women stop …
Alcohol and Drugs
There is a lot of evidence to suggest smoking is harmful to the unborn baby before, during and after pregnancy. The chemicals in a cigarette will transfer from your circulation to your baby's blood. It also reduces the amount of oxygen and …
Get fit for fertility
If you want to give yourself the best chance of achieving your dream of starting a family, it pays to get fit for fertility. Thinking about your pre-conception health is a great opportunity to get in shape mentally and physically. And if you are …