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What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)?
By Maria Muennich on 28/02/2009 08:23:12
Now known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Pelvic pain and mobility problems are two common symptoms of this increasingly recognised pregnancy complication
?Symptoms of PGP can appear anytime from the end of the first trimester, and the condition may even occur after birth. It's common though, for the first symptoms to appear around mid-pregnancy. The foremost symptom of PGP is pain or discomfort in the pelvic
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Being a chilled-out Mama-to-be
By Maria Muennich on 02/07/2008 00:13:23
There are lots of sensible ways to stay cool and refreshed in the heat and plenty of fun ways that double up as a bit of mama-indulgence too, so dive in
scents of grapefruit, lemon, orange, peppermint, mandarin or lavender (it's best to wait with lavender until after the first trimester) to clear your mind and refresh your senses. Another good idea for when it's really hot is to use one or two
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Focused Fitness: Running
By Maria Muennich on 13/11/2007 11:12:52
An efficient way to burn calories from fat - if you opt for the right intensity
you're completely new to running then you'll probably need to take baby steps to start off with. Start slow and build up gradually, aiming to do 3 runs per week if at all possible. At first you might want to try running in intervals, running for one
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Use of Pethidine for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 06/02/2006 11:39:16
The key points
with an anti-emetic drug to prevent vomiting.When can I use Pethidine?Pethidine is usually given in the first stage when labour is clearly underway but the birth is likely to be more than three hours away. You should be examined before Pethidine is given
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Using TENS in labour
By Maria Muennich on 07/10/2008 00:02:10
The key points of this natural form of pain relief
stronger.When can I use TENS?Research has shown TENS to be most effective when used from the onset of labour because it takes some time for your body to start reacting to the impulses. Many women find it most effective in the first half of labour when
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New Mum - the importance of 'me time'
By Maria Muennich on 04/09/2007 08:57:50
If you want to provide the best support for the rest of your family, you need to make sure you get time to look after yourself
11am comes around and you still haven't showered or eaten anything resembling a proper breakfast, your clothes are usually the first thing you saw in the wardrobe and frequently covered in baby vomit. You put baby down to sleep and then dash about
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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
, and particularly your sexual interest in your partner.Beating overtirednessLet's start off by dealing with the tiredness aspect first. After all, it doesn't matter how interested you are in sex in theory, if you're simply too tired for it. Here are some ways you
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Dealing with pregnancy heartburn
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2011 06:42:24
Heartburn gives an unpleasant digestive soreness that's common common, particularly in the second half of pregnancy - here's how you can lessen the irritation
Why do I have heartburn in pregnancy?There are two reasons why heartburn can flare up in pregnancy. The first is (you guessed it) hormones. Progesterone has a relaxing effect on muscles including the cardiac sphincter, the valve between the throat
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Au pairs - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 13:13:57
Au Pair - inexpensive childcare in your home
very young babyAn au pair may not speak very good English, so you may have some communication problemsAn au pair may suffer from homesickness and there may be other problems relating to being a long way from home for the first timeYou will need to set
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Review: Natal Hypnotherapy Birth preparation CD
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2006 01:20:31
Self-hypnosis for the labour room delivers more than we expected
within minutes and only wake up as the music prompts me to. What's more, I wake up feeling great. And that brings us to the first thing to say about this CD: Even should you find it of absolutely no help in the delivery room, keeping to the programme
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