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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
What is heartburn?Heartburn, reflux or acid indigestion is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest area caused by stomach acid escaping into the throat, causing irritation and inflammation in the throat lining. At times the gastric juices may
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How to lose post-baby weight - by walking
By Maria Muennich on 12/01/2010 12:54:57
You don't need a fancy exercise plan to start shifting the post-baby pounds, simply getting out for good long walks will do both you and baby good
Why walking?Walking is an incredibly flexible form of exercise that's very easy to fit into your everyday activities, doesn't require any special equipment or gym trips, is completely free and can be a very efficient way of burning fat. What's more
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Pregnancy in the sun
By Maria Muennich on 19/06/2010 12:44:39
The how and why of protecting your pregnancy skin and staying cool when the temperatures rise
and keep yourself cool when pregnant. Protecting your skinDuring pregnancy it's usual for your skin to become more sensitive to the sun (as well as generally more sensitive), and you'll probably burn more quickly than usual. Burning by the sun damages skin
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Children and tetanus
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:46:43
Why is important to get small children immunised against tetanus?
spasms and breathing difficulties and can kill as it can affect the lungs or heart.It cannot be treated with antibiotics once it has infected a person.Why is it dangerous for children?When your baby is sleeping on her clean, soft blanket, it's hard
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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 7
By Lucy Lloyd on 28/02/2003 10:40:32
Weeks 24-28: I cant' believe it, I've finally kicked the morning sickness. But what's with the waterworks?
starting to feel incredibly out of breath since my heart and lungs are having to do so much extra work. I am so happy to have lost that feeling of nausea but I shouldn’t have counted my chickens because it now seems to have been replaced by acute heartburn
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 01:51:32
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
process, like the Swiss Water Method ( see here for more info). If you are going for decaff then it's still not a good idea to over-indulge as there is some evidence relating heavy consumption (three to six cups a day) to an increased risk of heart disease
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Staying cool in pregnancy when it's hot
By ThinkBaby on 28/06/2009 01:43:28
How to stay safely and comfortably cool when the temperature rises, if you're pregnant.
don't. Why stay cool?Avoiding burning, dehydration and overheating are important for anyone who has to cope with very hot weather, but even more so when pregnant and more susceptible to all of the above. There's evidence that a rise in your core body
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Producing breast milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/06/2007 02:04:16
Why does breast milk sometimes dry up and what can you do to increase the flow?
milk output. If you and your baby are finding feeding sessions frustrating, find a new setting - the bedroom or the lounge, with some cnadles burning or a favoruite old film on the telly, to take your mind off the big event.Get well - Infections
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Questionnaire: what pushchair suits you?
By Louise Rogers on 16/10/2009 01:09:09
So you're pregnant and you don't know where to start in choosing a pushchair. Travel system? Pram? Combi? Answer our multiple choice questions and find out what suits you!
for these too)… 1. Where do you live?a)The heart of the countrysideb)City centrec)Average-sized town2. How do you prefer to get around?a)I prefer to walk but tend to drive a lotb)Bus, train, footc)Most of my local amenities are within walking distance
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36 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 17/09/2008 06:05:57
28 days until you're due and your weekly checks now include seeing what's happening to your cervix
'll probably still be getting short of breath relatively easily and suffering from digestive discomforts of one kind or another, but take heart from the fact that relief shouldn't be far off.At your next ante-natal appointment your midwife or doctor may check
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