Whilst most women are aware of the negative effects smoking whilst pregnant can have on their developing baby, many still cannot give up. The good news is that researchers believe that taking vitamin C can counteract some of these effects.
Smoking during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery of the baby, poor growth, and in some [...]

Did you know?
•One of every five couples experience fertility problems
•The average cost of one in-vitro fertilization cycle runs about $15,000
•The number of infertile women in the United States aged 20-25 tripled in the last 30 years
•Throughout the world, sperm counts have reduced by 50% in the last 50 years
•One woman in five experiences a miscarriage
•One [...]

The earliest pregnancy symptoms can help you know you are pregnant. Many women remember spotting early symptoms of pregnancy when they were pregnant before. Some women know the moment they are pregnant, while other women will only be able to tell they are pregnant after missing a period and doing a pregnancy test.
These are the [...]

As we continue to grow both our community user base and the number of posts made on our forums, I thought it might be useful to add a topic rating system.
As a registered member, you can now rate any topic that you read on the boards at new moms forum.
This will help new members (and [...]

Along with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important things you can do to benefit yourself and your baby during pregnancy is exercise. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant have easier labor, deliveries, and recovery time. The majority of pregnant women are able to exercise at a level appropriate to their [...]

Pregnancy Discharge
It is normal to have an increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy, but it is best to discuss with a midwife or other health care professional the nature of the discharge in case of problems. The root causes behind vaginal discharge in pregnant women are the same as the causes in those who are [...]

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She’s the glowing woman with rosy cheeks and bright smile. The only hint that she is seven months pregnant is a medium budge that is protruding from her fashionable outfit. Her charming personality has not been affected by the emotional changes most pregnant women suffer due to hormones. She’s 40-something but impending motherhood has made [...]

Years ago, perhaps when you were a child, breastfeeding was not very popular. Breastfeeding was not encouraged as it is in todays society. Doctors didn’t fully grasp how important and beneficial it is for a newborn baby. Because of this, and a few other reasons, there were many new mothers that went directly to feeding [...]

Top tips to help reduce back pain during pregnancy
Back pain is one of the more uncomfortable side effects of being pregnant for some women, however there are things you can do which may help relieve some of these symptoms
Posture. Be aware of your posture. Try to keep your hips pulled forward and your back [...]

Milk can reduce risks for pregnant women according to a new study undertaken by the World Health Organisation. (WHO)
Across the globe, pregnant women are failing to consume the recommended daily supply of calcium - about 1.2g.
But a WHO study of 8,300 women found that a simple calcium supplement could massively reduce complications associated with [...]