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Maclaren's all-in-one travel beauty bag
By Sarah Lawson on 03/07/2007 01:46:06
Buggy-makers Maclaren have released a well-being travel bag of goodies for mother and baby
from the ‘Journey of Life’ sphere of the Beginning range, which are based in orange essential oil for an envigorating and refreshing experience. The Journey of Life range includes Connecting Massage Oil, Purifying Bath and Shower Elixir
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Zita West's Home Midwife Service
By Debra Stottor on 23/12/2008 00:35:55
Home help: meet Zita West’s ‘super midwives’ in the comfort of your own home
-natal midwife can make a huge difference to those early days and weeks.” Services include post-natal health checks for mums and babies, breastfeeding advice and support, emotional support, nutritional advice and teaching baby skills such as bathing, baby massage
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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 00:08:11
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
and air, an epidural - or hope to rely solely on alternative therapies - for instance, water therapy, aromatherapy and massage. Medical pain reliefWhen the topic of medical pain relief comes up, many people think immediately of epidurals or chemical pain
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Your perineum & how to look after it
By Debra Stottor on 17/08/2010 01:08:16
Your perineum is important in childbirth and may be sore after giving birth, so it's good to find out about it now!
). Preparing your perineum for childbirth Perineal massage It’s a practice that’s been going on for centuries and there is some evidence that daily massage to the perineum in the 6-8 weeks before the birth can help to pre-stretch the area so that it
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Staying intimate without sex
By Maria Muennich on 10/10/2007 01:10:59
How can you keep the flame of intimacy alive in your relationship at times when sex is off the menu?
under the glare of the lightbulb. This can also have the added benefit of helping you along to a good night's sleep, particularly when followed with a spot of...Massage- Massage is fantastic for creating intimacy with your partner and handily multi
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
In the shadow of last week’s proposal by the Royal College of Midwives that non-essential epidurals should be paid for, there is no better time to look at the alternative options to pain relief for labour and birth.As well as massage, aromatherapy
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Pregnancy skincare with Inspirito
By Sarah Lawson on 10/10/2006 12:59:21
A range of great skincare products especially designed for tired bodies and pregnancy-worn skin.
and potions with natural ingredients, like their Relaxing Massage Oil (125ml for £9.95), which has Grape Seed Oil to help reduced your skin's water loss, and to aid elasticity.Other useful items in the range include Nourishing Stretch Mark Cream - in case you
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Gift ideas: pregnancy pampering
By Sarah Lawson on 13/12/2006 01:24:35
OK, the kids are sorted, hubby's got a new gadget, but what does the pregnant lady of the house want for Christmas? How about some yummy Elemis goodies?
-time massage when your skin feels dried out, and it's perfectly safe to use in pregnancy.Apparently Victoria Beckham raves about it in her new book ('That Extra Half an Inch') - which I must confess, I haven't read. (In my case, it's more 'That Extra 15 Inches
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Active birthing
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 03:30:02
It's becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly is an active birth and how can you get one?
Centre which specialises in yoga during pregnancy and birth, massage and water birth. 2) Prepping your body for labourRegular gentle exercise will help keep your body in good shape for the physical demands of labour. Walking and swimming will keep you
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50% off on Natal Hypnotherapy
By Monica Stylli on 11/04/2008 01:33:42
Half-price antenatal courses offered throughout the UK
as a natural process and understanding the negative impact of adrenaline and fear on the birth process.In addition, you will learn self hypnosis techniques, relaxation, visualisation and physical comfort measures such as massage and co-breathing to help
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