Home > Parenting > Pregnancy Pregnancy All sections in Parenting » Child » Pregnancy BPA may expose foetuses to cancer Bisphenol A or BPA, a common component of plastic bottles and canned food and drink linings, may expose unborn children to breast cancer later in life. Pregnancy News Knowing DNA profile boosts healthy pregnancy Advances in genetic research are providing pregnant women with new ways of ensuring they have the nutritional balance they need. More in Pregnancy News Pregnant mom's flu a bipolar risk for baby Vaginal delivery may be safer for preemies Dagga mimics symptoms of prenatal disorder Vit C help lungs of babies of pregnant smokers Nutrition How to boost the health of your sperm You’d think that with millions of babies being born each day, the average sperm is a pretty healthy swimmer. Not so. Here are a few things you can do to boost the health of yours. See all Nutrition » Birth Does birth affect the vagina? Does giving birth naturally cause permanent damage to the vagina? A midwife tackles this question. See all Birth » Nutrition Eating for two - don't overdo it! The "eating for two" habit is adopted by many pregnant women - but is it really a good idea? Studies have shown that excess eating and weight gain may put your baby at risk. See all Nutrition » Pregnancy Menu for moms-to-be You're pregnant and you really are eating for two. See this guide to to foods you should eat and foods to avoid while you are expecting. See all Pregnancy » Take action TALK Parenting forum » ASK The Paediatrician » Follow Health24 on Facebook » Quiz Are you ready for a baby? » Foetal development Allergy-free home News Babies learn language in the womb Language development begins in the womb, during the last 10 weeks of pregnancy, a small new study of US and Swedish infants suggests. See all News » News No increased cancer risk after IVF Women getting fertility treatments can be reassured that in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) does not increase their risk of breast and gynaecological cancers. See all News » Birth Birth: a dad's story Moms have the difficult starring role when it comes to giving birth, but what do dads feel? See all Birth » advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support Live healthier Be vitamin-smart » A-Z of vitamins What is vitamin C? Ask the expert Why we need vitamin D Even in a country with an abundance of sunlight you might have a vitamin D deficiency. Here's why. Beat acne » Stars with scars Acne tips Skincare Myths about acne Through the ages, there have been many myths about acne. We list the myths and give you the facts.