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What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/04/2006 12:50:53
Some people suffer from RLS through their life but pregnant women are more prone to it. What is it and how can you deal with it?
distracting conditions in pregnancy can be Restless Legs Syndrome, which can affect as much as 20 per cent of all pregnancies.RLS is a condition which affects many people (and can get worse as they get older), but for pregnant women, happily it is something
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Your pregnancy skin: changes and discomforts
By Maria Muennich on 28/10/2009 01:10:53
A combination of growth, stretching and hormonal imbalances can run wreak havoc with your skin during pregnancy
where possible.Non-natural fibres in clothing may also be a problem for some women - from almost the first moment of my first pregnancy I couldn't bear to wear any bra that wasn't 100% cotton, for example, the slightest hint of polyester or elastane
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Achy hands in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/08/2006 12:23:14
If your hands feel numb or 'dead' sometimes, or you get pins and needles in your fingers, don't worry - it's part of pregnancy!
As well as the amazing growing bump, there are lots of other strange ways in which your body reacts to pregnancy. Unfortunately, while fulsome hair and (possibly) a rosy glow are on the upside, there are several pregnancy discomforts on the downside
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Shooting leg pain in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 01:59:27
Lower back ache and shooting leg pain in pregnancy is no fun, but what can you do about sciatica?
sciatica in pregnancy?It is not advisable to take pain killers in pregnancy, but you might find some relief in warm baths, a heated pad applied to the buttock or back, and some well-supported rest.Try to really think about how you have adjusted your way
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Beat pregnancy back pain
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/08/2009 01:49:39
Take the pressure off your back and feel better before the birth.
the backache: Sit up straight: I know your teacher used to nag you, but the changes to your body mean that slouching can really take its toll now. Wear flat shoes: Your natural pregnancy bloom will have to compensate for those sexy red heels for now. Even
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Stomach cramps in early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 05/03/2011 21:01:43
Aches and pains in early pregnancy are usually just a sign of your changing body, but when are stomach cramps safe, and when are they a concern?
?Try lying down on the side opposite to where you're feeling the pain. A warm bath might also help. You can sometimes also relieve the pain of pregnancy stomach cramps with a hot water bottle or a wheat bag that you heat up in the microwave.How else
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Haemorrhoids in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 31/10/2005 09:34:45
They're an unpleasant side-effect from pregnancy for many women, but both avoidance and relief are possible - here's how
the discomfort and promote healing by following the advice above for avoiding piles, as well as the following:Self treatment - Some women find that a warm bath helps ease the pain of piles, while others find that an ice pack (don't apply the source directly
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Trouble sleeping?
By ThinkBaby on 08/09/2009 01:52:41
Having difficulty in sleeping is very common during pregnancy - here are some ways to help you get the most of your nighttimes
Having problems sleeping is a very common occurrence during pregnancy, and can happen at any stage. Most often mums-to-be find that they have difficulties in the second half of the pregnancy as their bump grows, baby starts to move and getting
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Aches and pains in the first trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 28/07/2010 01:03:56
Morning sickness, headaches, constipation, sore limbs, sore breasts and backache - those discomforts that make up those early pregnancy signs can be a real pain!
Aches and pains in early pregnancy and what these pregnancy signs meanDiscomforts in early pregnancy are common and can really put a damper on your first trimester. The good news is your body's working really hard in these 12 weeks and things
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