Pollution and allergies - how to protect your unborn child - Q:What is the best way for an expectant mother, living in London, to protect her unborn child from pollution (ie, air) and also the best way to preven...

Problems during pregnancy - There are a number of common conditions that often accompany pregnancy, many of which can be eased using non drug therapies. ...

Acupuncture during pregnancy - If specific restrictions are observed, acupuncture can be an ideal therapeutic tool during pregnancy, labour and after birth. ...

Caffeine: risky during pregnancy - Coffee drinking can damage your baby even before you get pregnant, according to a Canadian study (JAMA, 22-29 December 1993). ...

Coffee ok during pregnancy - In the article by Harald Gaier on healthy pregnancies and deliveries (WDDTY, vol 11 no 9), what drew our attention was the reference to coffee and caf...

Doing your detective work - As well as considering the overall quality of your child's diet and the role of potential allergens, you should look at nutritional deficiencies in sp...

Fish Oils: They make kids smart, and speed up brain growth - Fish oil supplements have helped a small group of schoolchildren dramatically accelerate their learning skills and stimulate brain growth.

Epilepsy drug harms babies - The epilepsy drug phenytoin can cause brain damage in babies if taken during pregnancy, according to a Canadian study. ...