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Ask an expert: Should you wait until after 12 weeks to travel by air?

Ask an expert: Should you wait until after 12 weeks to travel by air?

This is not advice that is commonly offered to pregnant women, but from what I have seen in my clinical practice and based on discussions I have had with other fertility experts, I would strongly recommend delaying air travel until you are more than 12 weeks into your pregnancy.  The research in this area is […]

7 years ago

‘Risky’ play in the school yard makes for happier kids, says study

‘Risky’ play in the school yard makes for happier kids, says study

Turns out there might be nothing wrong with some rough play. Children could be happier if they spend their breaks in playgrounds or yards that are ‘risky’, according to a study from New Zealand. Researchers at the University of Otago conducted a study which saw eight schools keep their usual playgrounds and another eight schools make […]

8 years ago