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Pregnancy exercise: Signs you're overdoing it
By Maria Muennich on 02/11/2009 01:51:44
Exercise in pregnancy is fantastic for most mums-to-be, but you do need to stick within your limits and be well aware of when you're working your body too hard
have chest pains or a feeling of tightness in your chest you should stop exercising right away.Uterine contractions or vaginal bleeding - If you experience uterine contractions or vaginal bleeding during or after exercising you should stop the exercise
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 1st Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:06:19
What to expect and what to plan for in the first trimester
that this is normal for the early stages of pregnancy as pregnancy hormones begin to flood your body, throwing off your usual balance. You might also already be feeling tired and experiencing some other early early symptoms of pregnancy, such as sore breast, abdominal
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New mum - help and support
By Maria Muennich on 01/10/2009 01:22:40
New mum in need of a little advice and support? You're not alone, find out more about the ups and downs of new motherhood here
mums than for others. What's more, as your body begins its return to it's pre-pregnancy state, changing hormone levels can once again wreak havoc with your emotions. As a result you're quite likely to be physically exhausted and you may feel emotionally
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Which beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy?
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/09/2011 16:11:34
Find out whether it's safe to wax, dye, paint and pierce when you're expecting a baby
hair growth during pregnancy and your skin is likely to be more sensitive, because of all the hormonal changes in your body. This means your waxing may be more painful than usual.What are the tips for waxing while pregnant?Test a little of your usual
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Weeks 1 - 4
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 07:35:27
A week by week view of what's happening in your womb
of your pregnancy. For most women this is around the time when they suspect that they may be pregnant, usually when a period is late. If you have some slight spotting around this time then it’s probably implantation bleeding, and nothing to worry about
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Fetal development: Weeks 1-4
By ThinkBaby on 18/07/2009 01:12:53
Where it all begins
pregnancy.For most women this is around the time when they suspect that they may be pregnant, usually when a period is late. If you have some slight spotting around this time then it’s probably implantation bleeding, and nothing to worry about.Most home
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Fetal development for twins: The first trimester
By Maria Muennich on 19/09/2008 01:41:45
How twin pregnancies occur and how your babies develop in the early weeks
on the screen. Of course most women don't have their first scan until the end of the first trimester, but if you have had fertility treatment or experience problems with bleeding early in a pregnancy then you're more likely to have a scan in these early weeks
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New mum - aches and pains
By Maria Muennich on 31/07/2007 06:57:45
Aches and pains are to be expected for a new mum in the early weeks, here's what to expect and how to cope
been put under a lot of pressure and strain during pregnancy and birth. You may have haemorrhoids, constipation and even small tears, all of which can lead to discomfort and bleeding when using the toilet. The key to limiting the impact and promoting
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All About Your Womb
By Sarah Lawson on 28/04/2009 00:46:01
How is your baby fed and kept safe as she grows inside you?
as the fetus. It not only creates the pregnancy hormones needed for the mother to physically change during pregnancy, but also acts as a feeding mechanism and protects the baby from the mother's own immune system.Just as blood delivers oxygen and other vital
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What to expect from acupuncture treatment
By Kimberley Smith on 06/10/2011 16:19:08
Preparation for acupuncture, how it can help IVF and what to expect from your first session
to start keeping a record of your base temperature. You will probably also be asked questions about your diet and lifestyle to build up a complete picture.Each session has a different purposeTreatment sessions begin on the first day you start to bleed
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