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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
're struggling to summon up the energy to simply get up in the morning, but there really is nothing like exercise to give you an energy-boost. Exercise improves your circulation, delivering more oxygen to your body's cells and so directly raising your energy
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Feeling more fat than pregnant?
By Maria Muennich on 18/09/2009 01:28:16
Most pregnant women go through at least a few 'fat days' in pregnancy, so here's a few ideas for boosting your body image
One day you catch sight of your pregnant self in the mirror and what you see is round: a rounder face, weightier boobs, protruding tummy and, to cap it off, your bum spreading sideways to balance you out. You don't think so much 'pregnant' as 'fat. 'Most of us have been there and...
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Using aromatherapy in labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2007 01:46:30
How oils work, when to use them and which are recommended for labour and birth
known to strengthen contractions and can be used in a compress to aid delivery of the placentaRose - Is a uterine tonic and anti-depressant Geranium - Helps breathing and boost the circulationMajoram - A uterine tonic that also aids breathing and can
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Review: Easy Peasy Bimble QD cloth nappy
By Maria Muennich on 25/08/2006 12:05:59
A great nappy at a decent price
, and can later be used to stuff a pocket nappy or boost a Bumble. Unfortunately our test nappy was a size one coloured nappy, so we can't vouch for the trimness of the size 0. As for our test nappy, it's certainly not the bulkiest of nappies of its kind
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Using homeopathy for labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 19/11/2008 01:37:53
What homeopathy is, how it works and how to find out more
may help you progress by relaxing you and relieving physical tensions, or by giving you a mental and emotional boost when the going gets tough. When can I use homeopathy?You can use homeopathy at any stage during labour and birth and you may want
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The home birthing option
By Maria Muennich on 17/06/2009 01:32:58
The government plans to make home birth an option to all mums in two years' time, but is it worth the fuss?
ultimately allow you a greater degree of control over your own labour, all of which may boost your confidence and ease your birth experience. Your family's day-to-day life will probably be less disturbed by a home labour, and following the birth you can
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30 weeks pregnant. You're three quarters of the way there
By Maria Muennich on 05/08/2008 13:20:13
The due date is looming on the horizon, so it's time to start getting yourself ready
diet to boost your energy levels.Things to do this weekStart preparing for the birth - With only ten weeks to go it's time to start thinking about the birth itself. Make sure you have read up on labour and birth and think about what kind of experience
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31 weeks pregnant. Just nine weeks to go
By Maria Muennich on 12/08/2008 07:55:22
What's happening this week and what you can usefully do to gear up for the birth
stores are running low, leaving them feeling tired and washed out, or even dizzy and breathless, as the body struggles to carry enough oxygen in the blood. You can make sure you boost your iron levels with easily-absorbed forms of iron in meat and fish
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Relax! 10 ways to de-stress when you're pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 05/06/2008 01:40:55
Physical challenges, pregnancy discomforts and inevitable life-changes can all make for stress when you're pregnant, here's ideas for relaxing and avoiding the stress in the first place
regular cleaner. 2. Exercise - When your body's aching and you're over-tired then exercise might be the last thing on your mind, but a bit of gentle exercise can really give you a mental and physical boost and be a great source of relaxation
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Getting your sex life back on track
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2008 14:36:34
If you're wondering whether you'll ever have your physical relationship with your partner back again then read on
good and fulfilled. It may be exercise, spending time with friends, reading, joining a club or getting in a little personal grooming time, or a combination of all of these, but do make sure that you get your regular dose of 'me time'. It will help boost
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