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Constipation in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/10/2007 01:38:12
It's no fun not being able to go to the toilet when your body wants to, but how can you safely do something about it?
Along with so many little pregnancy discomforts, constipation can affect many women who have never suffered with it before. However, just like haemorrhoids (piles) and wind and bloating there are some ideas worth trying to relieve the symptoms
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Mums-to-be reveal their biggest pregnancy discomforts for each trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2011 12:12:24
Heartburn, exhaustion and constipation constant bugbears for pregnant women
women by Dulcobalance, discovered that the main discomforts of pregnancy - exhaustion, heartburn and back pain - are present during all three trimesters. Other side effects, such as constipation and nausea are felt more in early pregnancy, while swollen
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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!
by uncomfortable wind. There are some small lifestyle changes that can make a difference, though. And keep an eye on what you eatConstipation and pilesAnother common affect of pregnancy on your digestive system is constipation. Constipation can also cause
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Embarrassing Pregnancy Discomforts Part 2
By ThinkBaby on 13/07/2009 01:04:05
Expecting a baby is exciting - but can also bring embarrassing little niggles like constipation and varicose veins! Here's our guide to how to overcome your discomforts.
. And remember, doctors and midwives have heard it all before, so if in doubt, just have a quiet word. Slowing down Constipation is an extremely common pregnancy problem and, like bloating, is caused by high progesterone levels slowing down your digestive
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New clue why mums-to-be suffer bloating
By Kimberley Smith on 05/01/2011 14:04:05
Uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy may be explained by evolution, finds new research
Fruit flies may help explain why pregnant women suffer digestive discomfort (of all things!), such as bloating and constipation. Researchers believe that the hormone involved in fruit fly reproduction has the same effect as human pregnancy hormones
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Anaemia in pregnancy
By Liz Jarvis on 27/02/2012 17:07:52
Symptoms and signs of becoming anaemic during pregnancy and treatment options
with a glass of orange or cranberry juice as Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron – but don’t use milk as calcium hinders iron absorption.Ferrous sulphate, the iron supplement commonly recommended by doctors, can cause an upset stomach or constipation
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Abdominal pain during pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 17/05/2012 16:39:40
What could be causing your pregnancy stomach pain and what are the treatment?
pain in pregnancyWind and bloating Gas in your stomach can make you feel uncomfortable and in real pain. It's down to your hormones but there are ways to limit pregnancy wind and make you feel more comfortable again.Constipation Changes to your diet
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25 steps to a healthy pregnancy
By Liz Stansfield on 08/12/2010 13:23:50
From cutting out alcohol, to embracing your growing baby bump, here are 25 things to help you have a happy and healthy pregnancy
1. Look after your backMake sure you have good back support if you sit at a desk all day, and if you ever have to lift, always bend from your knees. This is the perfect time to hint for a massage from dad-to-be to ease tension in your shoulders, and follow these top tips for beat...
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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
in the rectum to dilate and stretch, particularly when the weight of the uterus begins to put pressure on your bottom.In the second place your digestive system becomes sluggish during pregnancy and you're likely to suffer constipation. If passing stools becomes
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Avoiding honey for the first year
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/03/2006 01:37:53
Why one of nature's sweetest treats should be avoided until your child is one year old.
, it is an unpasteurised product and it can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism – a nasty form of food poisoning which leaves your baby weak, unable to feed or cry, constipated and potentially in great danger if the condition goes
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