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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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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
, some conditions like fibroids can be monitored and discussed with you as your pregnancy progresses.Feeling fit and healthyWhilst it is true that women who are excessively fat or thin can find it more difficult to conceive, once you are pregnant, intense
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Healthy Children's Weight Gain
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2008 01:11:29
NHS Choices have set up an easy-to-use online system to show parents if their kids are overweight, and to give advice on healthy eating
's just that trying to use the Baby Red Book charts you were given when your child was born can get very confusing!Now the NHS Choices website has launched The Healthy Weight Calculator to help make keeping an eye on your child's weight much easier.Why we
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Foresight's colour code for healthy conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2008 01:55:52
The charity Foresight believe good organic eating is at the core of successful conception, a great pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Here at ThinkBaby we have long been suppporters of the idea that healthy living increases your chance of having a successful conception. However, the charity Foresight – who invest in research, advice and treatment for increasing people's chances
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Essential tips for a healthy pregnancy
By Liz Stansfield on 21/02/2011 10:36:58
Looking after yourself during pregnancy will give your baby the best start in life. Follow these golden rules for a happy and healthy nine months
Look after your teeth and gumsHormone changes and high levels of progesterone in your system during pregnancy can enhance bacterial growth in your mouth. It can soften your gums making them prone to infection and infl ammation, known as gingivitis. If you're indulging your sweet...
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10 pregnancy food craving healthy alternatives
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/06/2012 14:26:15
Try these swaps for the foods your bump is craving to stop you gaining too much pregnancy weight
and veggies, then you can pretty much eat as much as you like. But, what if what you're craving is more naughty or sweet?If you can work out why you're craving that particular food then you can substitute it for something a little more healthy.Ask yourself why
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Morning sickness may be a sign of a healthy pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 07/10/2010 13:53:50
Pregnant women who suffer nausea and sickness in the first trimester may be less likely to miscarry
There’s good news for mums-to-be who are feeling green around the gills in the early months of their pregnancy. A new study has suggest that the sickness actually signals a healthy pregnancy and you even have a slightly lower risk of miscarriage
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Third Trimester: Staying Healthy
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2009 01:17:14
Feeling good and staying well is perfect in the last weeks of pregnancy, but what kinds of health problems might be round the corner?
It's when you get to the third trimester of your pregnancy that the reality of the impending birth really hits home. Now, your bump is getting bigger, you can feel your baby move and, even if you didn't suffer from early pregnancy discomforts like morning sickness and fatigue, yo...
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Green tea not so healthy in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:37:02
Mums-to-be advised to limit green tea as it may prevent the benefits of folic acid
Pregnant women have been advised to limit the amount of green tea they drink as chemicals in it can prevent the body making use of folic acid – an essential mineral for pregnancy.Although green tea is often recommended for its health benefits, the importance of folic acid to foet...
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Keeping a healthy home in winter
By Maria Muennich on 03/10/2010 08:17:54
In colder weather we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes warm and welcoming, but our health can suffer along with our indoor air quality as a result
, so what do we need to keep in mind when using the central heating through the winter months if we want our families to stay healthy?The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum temperature of 18°C indoors, and advises that keeping rooms below 16
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