As a woman ages it is a fact of nature that her chances of conceiving fall… Fertility expert Emma Cannon reveals her top tips to protect your fertility… Guard against STIs, stop smoking and eat a balanced diet, she advises… And she warns of the damaging effects of alcohol while encouraging women to learn more about their fertility history, by talking to their mother…

Leukaemia accounts for about 30 per cent of all childhood cancers… Most likely reason why breastfeeding reduces the risk is because it transfers chemicals that boost the infants' immune system… Experts: 'Study adds further weight to the benefits of breast feeding'… 

Women who suffered stresses in late pregnancy had clumsier children… Child's development can be affected by divorce, new home or losing a job… Study tested abilities including standing on one foot and threading beads…

As pregnant mothers-to-be, we often obsess over nutrition, balancing our cravings for ice cream and chocolate with more nutrient dense foods like broccoli and kale. Some women count their fruit and vegetable servings each day, knowing the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy. However, despite the healthy food options and fortified food choices so many of us have access to, it seems many pregnant mothers aren’t getting adequate amounts of iodine... 

You're expecting! It's an emotional and exciting time, especially if it's your first baby. You're going to notice a lot of changes in your body. Many of them are perfectly normal. And most women have healthy pregnancies.