Midwives should be given guidelines on how to advise expectant mothers about managing their weight, their professional body has said, reacting to research that suggested the commonly held belief that pregnant women needed to eat for two was a myth.

In Angola, the journey of such mothers is just beginning. There is no public health program to help the children, who need regular physical therapy and other care.

Keratoconus causes thinning of the cornea, which leads to an impaired vision. In earliest stages, keratoconus causes blurring and distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light. Learn more about what are the different stages of keratoconus.

The sciatic nerve becomes slightly inflamed and causes pain in the buttocks or legs during pregnancy. This inflammation often occurs as a result of the pressure being placed on the nerve by the growing belly. Sciatica Pain in First, Second, and Third Trimester.

Most cataract surgeries give successful results but in some cases, the patient may face difficulties with his/her vision again. He or she may experience blurred vision, glares and other vision problems which are though uncommon after the surgery. Read about their causes and prevention

FIBRE, or roughage, are fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts that keep the digestive tract in good health, as it eases bowel movement and flushes out harmful substances along the way.