Over the past two decades there has been a huge increase in multiple births. There are several causes for the increase and many unique risks and challenges associated with having multiples that many families are now facing. Lets explore the miracle of multiple births.

After nine months of waiting for your babys birth, the big day is nearly here! You probably are a little nervous about what you will experience during labour and while giving birth. Its important to remember that your body was designed to carry, nourish, and deliver a baby.

If you were active before you became pregnant, by all means continue your fitness routine. If you have been less than sporty, take this time to improve your fitness. The benefits of exercise are tremendous, especially during pregnancy. It will help you look and feel better.

Forty long weeks of pregnancy and quite a few hours of exhausting labour are about to come to an end. You may be nervous about the delivery of your baby. But, try not to worry too much. Most likely, your babys arrival into the world will be free of complications or problems.

For most women, the first sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period. However, a late period may not always mean that a baby is on the way. Not every woman starts her period at the same time each month.

Pregnant bodies go through many amazing changes whilst growing a new life. Most women have imagined what pregnancy might look and feel like. You may be looking forward to the changes your body will undergo as your baby grows, or you may be dreading them.

School nurses unions are proposing to help the Department of Healths targets to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies in the UK, by giving school nurses the authority to prescribe emergency contraception to their students.

Popeye ate it to make him strong and muscular, but is that what Olive Oly was on to keep her so slim (well, skinny) As well as all the well known health benefits to this popular dark green leafy vegetable, it apparently also has a compound in it which can keep you slim.

It will come as no surprise that the majority of doctors are in favour of vaccinations and immunisation, but some are so convinced by their efficacy that they will literally lie to protect their image.

Controversy surrounding Organic food produce came to the fore in 2000 when Sir John Krebs head of the Food Standards Agency dismissed organic food as 'an image-led fad'.