Children's health
06 Jul 2010
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a natural substance found in more than 60 plant species including tea leaves, coffee beans, guarana and cocoa seeds. It belongs to a…
Children's health
06 Jul 2010
Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy
Pregnant women can safely consume caffeine, however they should consume less caffeine than non-pregnant women, to protect the health of their developing foetus
Children's health
06 Jul 2010
Caffeine consumption while breastfeeding
Breastfeeding women can safely consume caffeine, but they should consume less caffeine than non-lactating women, to protect the health of their breastfed infant.
Exercise
26 Jun 2010
Exercise Before Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is usually safe and beneficial for both the mother and baby and this positive effect is even more pronounced in women who…
Pregnancy and Lifestyle
24 Jun 2010
Pregnancy Investigations
Pregnancy investigations are procedures used to diagnose complications or foetal abnormalites, such as obestetric ultrasound, amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
Pregnancy and Lifestyle
24 Jun 2010
Lifestyle During Pregnancy
Expectant mothers can increase the chances of a good pregnancy outcome by making healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy, including limiting alcohol consumption and exposure to…
Children's health
18 Jun 2010
Vitamins and minerals: What’s needed during pregnancy
To avoid poor nutrition, pregnant women must consume a range micronutrients, to maintain specific body functions. Micronutrient supplements may be necessary for women who are…
Blood
17 Jun 2010
Testosterone Deficiency, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)Â is associated with many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders.
Pregnancy and Lifestyle
05 Jun 2010
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutrient requirements change during pregnancy. Additional energy, vitamins and minerals are necessary and foods containing harmful pathogens, alcohol and caffeine should be avoided.
