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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?
are expecting.What is sciatica?Sciatica is the name given to the overall symptoms of lower back ache, pain or numbness running down the back (buttock) and into the leg. It can feel like a shooting pain, or like a nagging discomfort gnawing at your hip and leg
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Ask the...GP
By Sarah Jarvis on 02/03/2008 01:51:19
I'm 30 weeks pregnant and my body aches! Why is my lower region so sore?
a referral. The physiotherapist will also be able to advise about back supports.If the pain is in your lower region is at the front, it could be due to several causes. One is round ligament pain - caused by stretching of the ligaments in your lower
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Mums-to-be reveal their biggest pregnancy discomforts for each trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2011 12:12:24
Heartburn, exhaustion and constipation constant bugbears for pregnant women
, stretch marks and swollen ankles.By the second trimester, only 21% still rate nausea as a big problem. Instead, heartburn, exhaustion and lower back pain climb up in the annoyance stakes. Weight gain and lack of sleep remain concerns and 11% of the women
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Know-how: Pregnancy Back Ache
By ThinkBaby on 08/06/2009 02:14:20
Your changing centre of gravity and hormonal shifts can bring on back pain, but we're here to help
this bad, talk to your midwife or GP.What can you do about pregnancy back pain?You need to be strengthening both your abdominals (which support the growing baby bump) and your lower back (which in turn supports your abdominals). So basic ‘cat curl
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Ask the...fitness expert
By Anne-Marie Millard on 03/02/2010 12:13:30
What exercises should I do after my baby’s born to get muscle tone back in my stomach?
what nature intended them to do – supporting your growing baby and keeping your lower back muscles as safe as possible from stress and strain. Unfortunately, no-one informed Mother Nature that we would like them to ping back into perfect shape
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Baby First-aid: Choking
By ThinkBaby on 05/03/2008 10:02:00
How to help a baby (under 12 months) to clear a blockage in the airway
thrust, which is used in choking emergencies in adults and children over 12 months.Lie the baby along your lower arm again, this time on her back, with her head lower than her bottom. Support the baby's back and head with your arm and hand - if necessary
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Focused Fitness: Tone-up the arms
By Maria Muennich on 01/11/2007 10:14:12
Banish the batwings with these simple exercises and some general weight-loss
yourself back up, don't push with your legs. Build up to three sets of 12 repetitions alternating sides. Increase the number of repetitions as you find you can comfortably complete the sets.TIP: If you find this exercise quite easy you can make it harder
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SIDS - What it is and how you can reduce the risk
By ThinkBaby on 09/06/2005 10:28:19
SIDS/cot death is very rare, but there are some small precautions you can take to make the risk even lower for your baby
of this is the fact that since the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths launched its awareness campaign to reduce the risk of SIDS in 1991 the rate of cot death has fallen by around 70%. Here’s what you can do to lower the risk for your baby:Steps to lower
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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.
make bedtime far from a restful experience.Blooming Marvellous Double Sided Pregnancy Pillow, £14.99.Check out our article called Trouble Sleeping? for tips on dealing with sleeplessness.Getting into a comfortable position is not always easy. As you get
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Acupuncture in Pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 13/02/2009 10:52:30
Is acupuncture safe in pregnancy? Can it be used to help with pregnancy problems or discomforts?
sickness, pre- and postnatal depression and lower back pain. Overcoming pregnancy sicknessFor nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, acupressure wristbands can offer relief. If you find that your baby is breech, it may be worth trying moxibustion (heating
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