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Ask the expert: Will gaining a lot of weight in pregnancy affect my baby?

Why a healthy diet and lifestyle will reduce the risk of complications and has many benefits - for mother and child

The Charlie O'Brien Blog: Parenting second time around

The mistakes I won't be making with my new baby - and some of the things I will be doing again

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Could I give birth at home?

Our blogger Charlie is considering a home birth. Have you an experience you could share?

How long does it really take to get pregnant?

A new study reveals how many times on average a couple need to have sex

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Hospital to close fertility clinic

A fertility clinic which has helped thousands of couples to have babies is set to close, it's been revealed

Ask the expert: What lifestyle changes can I make to help me conceive?

The first thing to address is your sex life but here's why you must cut back on your drinking and stop smoking

Maternity services downgraded at hospital

A maternity day unit is closing following a review of maternal services.

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Ask the expert: I'm 40 and pregnant, what are the risks?

Revealed: The physiological changes that could explain increased birth complications for older mothers

Ask the expert: I'm pregnant but I want to smoke

I know I'll find it really hard to quit - so how much is it likely to affect my baby if I continue to smoke?

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Monet, Sloane and Stellan: unusual names make up latest baby list

Popular parenting site babycentre has released 40 'fresh' baby names you're unlikely to find on the popular lists this year.

Ask the expert: Can I still exercise now that I'm pregnant?

I'd like to continue keeping fit but I'm unsure what's safe, particularly when my bump gets bigger

Pregnancy problems in the spotlight

A shocking 15 babies a day die before, during or soon after birth in the UK, but a new campaign is aiming to dramatically reduce the figures.

Ask the expert: I'm pregnant, how much should my baby move?

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and not sure how concerned I should be if my baby isn't moving all day?

Ask the expert: When do I need to take folic acid?

We're trying for a baby - should I start taking folic acid now, or can it wait till I get pregnant?

Helping to ease parents’ fear in times of trauma

A Kent charity is hoping to launch a counselling service to support grieving parents or those with premature babies

Pregnant and smoking?

Women who smoke in pregnancy don't always properly understand the risks says midwife.

Taking the fear out of childbirth

Two Kent mums are devoting their lives to create better birthing experiences for expectant mums in the county.

Ask the expert: I'm pregnant, what should I be eating?

Especially as I want to keep my immune system healthy and help prevent my baby from having allergies

Kent hospital named one of best for high-risk pregnancies

A mum has told how a Kent hospital delivered her triplets safely, as it is named the best outside London for high-risk pregnancies

Pregnancy multivitamins 'a waste of money'

Researchers say the multivitamins sold to pregnant women do not necessarily result in better health for either mum or baby.

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