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Getting comfortable in bed when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/02/2009 03:01:20
Between the heat, your bump and other maternity discomforts, it's not easy to have a happy nighttime. Here are some tips.
heavier during pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid sleeping on your back. The weight of your bump puts pressure on the flow of blood up from your lower body to your heart, as well as adding strains that can lead to back ache, piles and digestive discomfort
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Body temperature in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:32:26
Why do you feel hotter when you're pregnant?
is that this makes your body feel hotter. You will really notice the heat in summer and might feel hot and flushed even in winter.Even if you don't usually, you might notice that you perspire more when you are pregnant. Many people put this down to lugging around a
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Staying cool as the temperature rises
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/05/2006 15:43:11
From chilly nights less than a week ago to high temperatures today, don't forget you need to make sure you're not overdoing it when you get hot.
We're not going to spoil this little burst of early summer for you, but here are a few articles you should browse if you're pregnant, to prepare yourself as the weather heats up!
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Swollen ankles in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 12/03/2011 01:18:55
Swollen ankles often happen in pregnancy. Here’s why they swell, what you can do about it and signs your ankles are giving you about pre-eclampsia
Swollen ankles can be a sign of pre-eclampsia but in the majority of pregnancies, they’re usually just one of the many slight discomforts pregnancy brings.If you’ve tested negative for pre-eclampsia, swollen ankles are just a byproduct
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Beat pregnancy snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/10/2008 01:20:04
A snuffly, blocked nose can plague you through pregnancy – try these natural ways to ease the problem.
If you’re between 16 and 20 weeks pregnant and you’ve just started to feel like you’re constantly snuffling or have a dry nose, don’t worry, you’re not coming down with a cold – it’s part of pregnancy!The increase in the flow of blood to all parts
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Shooting leg pain in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 01:59:27
Lower back ache and shooting leg pain in pregnancy is no fun, but what can you do about sciatica?
sciatica in pregnancy?It is not advisable to take pain killers in pregnancy, but you might find some relief in warm baths, a heated pad applied to the buttock or back, and some well-supported rest.Try to really think about how you have adjusted your way
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Stomach cramps in early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 05/03/2011 21:01:43
Aches and pains in early pregnancy are usually just a sign of your changing body, but when are stomach cramps safe, and when are they a concern?
?Try lying down on the side opposite to where you're feeling the pain. A warm bath might also help. You can sometimes also relieve the pain of pregnancy stomach cramps with a hot water bottle or a wheat bag that you heat up in the microwave.How else
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