Gestational diabetes can affect anyone and is usually diagnosed in the second or third trimester. It is caused when your body cannot produce enough insulin which means you have high blood sugar levels.

Cord blood is the blood in the placenta and umbilical cord which is usually thrown away after a baby is born. However, this blood is rich in stem cells which can be used in the same way as bone marrow to treat specific cancers and other diseases.

We spoke to Charlotte Stirling-Reed, a nutrition consultant who specialises in maternal, infant and child nutrition. She told us how to maintain a healthy balanced diet during and after pregnancy and why food is so important.

Essential oils are said to bring many benefits for pregnant women, with some research showing that using them can reduce the need for pain relief during labour and help manage anxiety. Read on to find out more about their benefits.

When you become pregnant it is unlikely one of your first thoughts will be “what is going to happen to my teeth?” However, for some women hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause a number of dental issues.