A-Z of health information

It is important to consult with your doctor or midwife before embarking on any postnatal exercise program - you may need more time than you think to heal from childbirth.

Bad habits such as slouching and inactivity cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.

A feature of Prader-Willi syndrome is the child's excessive appetite, which often leads to obesity.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an oral medication to prevent HIV in people at risk. All about PrEP, what PrEP is for, dosage, where to get PrEP, PrEP side effects, PrEP health checks and support.

This pre-immunisation checklist will help you prepare so you know what to expect and what information you will need to give your GP or clinic staff before your immunisation.

Information about healthy pregnancy including the stages, fertility, keeping healthy, health concerns and preparing for birth.

A midwife or doctor will use abdominal palpation during an antenatal visit to examine a baby's position and development.

Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy happens in almost one in four pregnancies.

Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.

Morning sickness is typically at its worst early in the day but it can strike at any point during the day or night.