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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
, and follow these top tips for beating pregnancy back pain.
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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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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
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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
Try switching the food you're craving for a healthier alternative...Pregnancy cravings can be weird and wonderful! It depends what you're craving when it comes to how much of it you can eat. If you're hankering for the good stuff, like fruit
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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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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
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Good sleep in early pregnancy linked to healthy birth
By Kimberley Smith on 01/10/2010 16:30:25
Pregnant women who don’t sleep well in their first and second trimester found to be at more risk of high blood pressure and birth complications
Mums-to-be who get plenty of sleep in the early stages of pregnancy, have a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, finds a new survey.The study looked at the sleep patterns of 1,172 healthy pregnant women at 14 weeks. Just over half (55.2%) of the mums
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High doses of folic acid could be harmful in pregnancy
By Laura Nelson on 02/02/2011 15:17:13
Folic acid is an essential vitamin for a healthy pregnancy, but too much could cause problems according to study
each, making it very easy to accidentally take high doses of the important vitamin. Folic acid is an essential supplement for a healthy pregnancy however, “just because a small amount of something is a good thing, doesn’t mean more is better,” says lead
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Pregnancy complications and illnesses
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2008 13:22:29
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always smooth
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always as smooth as it could be. Here you will find information on some common and less common pregnancy illnesses and complications, as well as support for sufferers.|f you
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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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