Pregnancy

With so many issues to think about during pregnancy - the health of the fetus and the mother, for example - the topic of sex may be easily overlooked.However, findings from a recent Canadian study suggest that instead of ignoring the issue, the majority of new parents wish they had discussed sexual expectations and concerns with their doctor.Dr Elias Bartellas, assistant … [Read more...] about Doctors ‘should discuss’ sex during pregnancy

Many fathers-to-be see it as part of their role to look after their pregnant wife or partner when they are carrying their child, helping out with food cravings or rubbing tired feet.Now, new research has suggested that helping alleviate the stress placed on mothers-to-be could also benefit the baby's health.A team at Harvard Medical School has found that maternal stress can … [Read more...] about Stress during pregnancy ‘can affect baby’s health’

Sex during pregnancy can sometimes be considered a taboo topic, with men afraid of hurting the baby or concerned that they should not find women who are expecting attractive.The subject has come out into the open in the last few years however, with Demi Moore's naked pose on the front cover of the August 1991 issue of Vanity Fair sparking a nationwide discussion on sexuality … [Read more...] about Sex during pregnancy is “healthy”