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Winter Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/09/2010 01:32:53
Pregnant over the cold winter months? Tips for staying warm, comfortable and healthy during a winter pregnancy.
How to have a healthy winter pregnancy Coughs and sneezes… Most of us expect to get some kind of cold during the winter months, but when you are pregnant, it's important to keep yourself as healthy as possible. If you get a small cold, you
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5 excuses for not drinking at summer parties
By Kimberley Smith on 07/05/2011 11:11:26
Avoid those awkward questions with these fail safe excuses for staying off the alcohol
If it’s early days and you’re not ready to announce your pregnancy just yet, we’ve come up with some plausible excuses for why you’re not drinking, to get you out of an awkward conversation!1. Driving. The perfect excuse (unless you live down
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Is sex in pregnancy safe?
By ThinkBaby on 22/11/2010 13:13:38
In pregnancies considered high-risk, or with some other complications, you may be advised to abstain from sex
With a normal, healthy pregnancy there's no physical reason why you shouldn't enjoy an active sex life from conception through to when your waters break and your baby is no longer protected by the sac of amniotic fluid. However, there are several
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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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Baths in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2007 02:53:39
Despite what some people (usually ardent showerers) say, having baths in late pregnancy is safe. Just remember a few tips.
In bygone times, some people believed that dirty bathwater could cause internal infections during pregnancy. However, nowadays doctors know that, unless water is forced into the vagina, it does not travel into your body. Even then, it can't reach
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
with the developing foetus. In this case there is very little that can be done to prevent it happening. The best thing you can do in pregnancy to reduce your chances of miscarriage is to take care of yourself, eat healthily (and avoid potentially harmful foods
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Sex in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 29/10/2008 01:07:56
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and how to deal with fluctuating sexual desire
. The good news is that there's no evidence at all that sex is unsafe in a healthy pregnancy, and no physical reason why you shouldn't continue to enjoy an active sex life together. Your baby is safely sealed in a protective bag of waters that provide
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Pregnancy Beauty: Skin
By ThinkBaby on 22/11/2009 01:11:38
Your skin will undergo lots of changes during pregnancy - how can you keep your bloom?
urticarial papules of pregnancy (PUPP), Prurigo of pregnancy and Papular dermatitis of pregnancy. However, rashes can also be due to infections such as Rubella, Toxoplasmosis and Herpes. You should let your doctor know about any rashes or itching in pregnancy
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