Welcome. The year of the pig, which symbolizes fertility, began several months ago. Whether your pregnancy is due to the famous Chinese fertility year or a 'regular' part of life, MyHealthPortal is here to assist and guide you through it. In this report we bring you the complete pregnancy guide: everything from how to choose your ante-natal doctor, to how to improve your sex life. Inspiring content this issue includes: Guide through pregnancy Family news and research trends
Welcome to MyHealthPortal interactive! Choose one of the following topics and MyHealthPortal medical team will provide you with up-to-date information about what you really want to know.       Health Asthma and Allergies Cancer Children's health Depression Environmental health Heart disease Pain Sexually transmitted disease Women's health Other       Wellbeing Exercise Spring diets Smoking Vitamins Other www.Myhealthportal.co.uk	Guide through pregnancy What to expect from your antenatal care in the UK? MyHealthPortal has gathered these guidlines according to your gestation. read more>> Preparing for pregnancy It is important that you are as fit and healthy as possible before you get pregnant. Try these tips to take care of yourself and your baby. read more>> Safe food in pregnancy The team at MyHealthPortal helps you eat a healthy and balanced diet in our everyday life and during pregnancy. read more>> Keeping fit during pregnancy Gentle exercise during pregnancy is very important as it keeps you fit and helps to get you back into shape after your pregnancy. read more>> Common pregnancy discomforts there are few inconveniences you may experience during pregnancy. MyHealthPortal advices on how to survive them. read more>> Breastfeeding guide Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your newborn baby. MyHealthPortal has put together some tips to help you breastfeed more easily. read more>> Legal rights of working Mums and Dads It's a difficult time, learning to juggle family life with your working life. The team at MyHealthPortal has put together information regarding your rights. read more>> Family news and research trends Breaking news- Government recommends complete avoidance of alcohol during pregnancy The Department of Health advices pregnant women to avoid alcohol completely. read more>> Sisters are doing it for themselves? or Why should I take folic acid? Folic acid is recommended for all women planning pregnancy, and pregnant women during the first trimester. read more>> Now you can help in preventing gestational diabetes with exercise Studies have shown that doing adequate physical activity during pregnancy can help in preventing gestational diabetes. read more>> Breastfeeding may keep diabetes away Researchers from Harvard University Medical School have found that extended breast-feeding appears to lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes for the mother. read more>> Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis A study has ascertained, for the first time, that it's possible to discover baby's chromosomal abnormalities via blood tests. read more>> Delay in cutting umbilical cord reduces the risk of anemia in newborns Postponement of at least two minutes in cutting the umbilical cord reduces the risk of iron deficiency and anaemia in infants. read more>> Womb transplant for infertile women A team of American workers are preparing for the first human womb transplant in the Western World. This may help infertile women conceive and bear children. read more>> One in 1,000 women is at risk of developing mental health problems after childbirth A 30 year long study has discovered that 1 in every 1000 women may need psychiatric assistance during the first few weeks after child birth. read more>> Waiting at least 18 months between births may be better for your future child Spacing births more closely than 18 month or further apart than 5 years, increases the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. read more>> Working night shifts may increase the risk of premature birth American researchers found that working at night increases the risk of premature birth. However, lifting heavy objects or working in a standing position, do not endanger the delivery date. read more>>