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Pregnancy the second time around
By Maria Muennich on 28/09/2009 00:42:20
How will this second pregnancy differ from your first, and what should you be particularly aware of?
for second-timers.Pregnancy symptoms - Some women say that they have very similar pregnancies each time, but most find that each pregnancy is at least a little different. Many women find that if they had morning sickness the first time round it
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Controlling your pregnancy diet
By Maria Muennich on 04/08/2009 01:11:20
We know that as mums-to-be we need to eat well, but it isn't always that easy...
's very low in the nutrition stakes.Get on top of your morning sickness - If you're one of the 70% of mums-to-be who suffer morning sickness to some degree, you may find that it's hampering your ability to eat a healthy diet. In some cases, where you
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 01:51:32
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
and peppermint teas - ginger, peppermint and lemon also double up as treatments to combat morning sickness. Switch to tea If you're a serious coffee-head then it might help to wean yourself off the caffeine in stages as you may get withdrawal symptoms when you
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Men: A partner's role in early pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 10/08/2009 01:07:03
You might not think that there's much you can do to help your partner in the early months, but there is...
is suddenly needing to nap in the middle of the day and hitting the sack by 9.30 in the evenings. And if she's also suffering from morning sickness (see below) she'll be left feeling even more wrung out. You can offer her support by being understanding when
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A partner's guide to being pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 21/08/2009 01:13:53
What every man should know - or - Wake up and smell the coffee
child' and you better get used to that, because from here on in whenever it's causing trouble it'll be 'your child', it's mine when it's adorable and loving. Obviously.Hey, good lookin'Did you know that more women get morning sickness than don
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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
morning sickness, indigestion and other pregnancy discomforts. Cut back on caffeinated, sugary and carbonated drinks (which may worsen wind). Bear in mind that there's also water in your fruit, veg, dairy products and other foods, so you don't need
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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
are overdoing it.Pregnancy discomforts If you're one of the 7 in 10 women who are affected by morning sickness then you'll probably find that it kicks in sometime this month, often by week six. Nausea can range from mild discomfort to daily disruption
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Using aromatherapy in labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2007 01:46:30
How oils work, when to use them and which are recommended for labour and birth
of massage, and are often used with an oil burner or vapouriser so that the scent is carried in the air.Different oils have different effects on the senses. If you have previously used aromatherapy, or used the scents of lemon and ginger to counteract morning
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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
of pregnancy, as your body adjusts to being pregnant and puts so much energy into this critical developmental stage, and with twin pregnancies the tiredness can be extreme. You may also feel other pregnancy discomforts, such as morning sickness more severely
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Breastfeeding: Five top tips
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2010 08:19:30
We reveal the five most useful things to know when you're breastfeeding
the goodness of breastmilk last thing at night and first thing in the morning. Keeping up some milk flow will be particularly useful if your baby should get sick and struggle to keep anything else down.
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