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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
the later energy slump that you get if you drink a lot of coffee. If morning exercise isn't your thing then don't think that it need be a two-mile run or half-hour bike ride, even just a brisk 10-minute walk will wake your body up. Burning essential oils
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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...
specific instructions!Start the day off well - Getting your nutrition off to a positive start in the morning can really help how you feel during the day and lessen the chance that you'll start craving junk food later on. Try and vary what you eat each
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Sleep training real experiences: Part one
By Maria Muennich on 18/10/2007 13:27:24
It can be exhausting if your baby starts to rely on the breast to fall or stay asleep, here's how one mum tries to break the habit
we'd have a 'good night' and make it beyond five am, or whether I'd be woken at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 or an interesting medley of times. The chances were fairly even.After several months of this, and with the first birthday coming up, we finally decided
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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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32 weeks pregnant - getting there!
By Maria Muennich on 19/08/2008 14:35:40
56 days to go until the due date and you may be ready to take things a little easier
uncomfortable leg cramps, often at night or first thing in the morning. If these are causing you some bother then make sure you follow our tips for avoiding leg cramps, particularly by ensuring you stay hydrated and warming your leg muscles down at the day's end
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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
can cope. If you feel constantly fatigued then do speak to your doctor or midwife about it, particularly if following the below tips doesn't help, you may need a blood test to rule out anaemia.1. Exercise It may seem counter-intuitive when you
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What is charting?
By Maria Muennich on 30/11/2006 09:44:52
You may have heard other women talk about charting, but what is it and how can it help you conceive?
leading up to ovulation and a day after ovulation, and the closer to the time of ovulation, the better. But how do you know when you're ovulating? The oft-quoted norm for ovulation is about 14 days before your next period is due, but this doesn't much help
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Au pairs - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 13:13:57
Au Pair - inexpensive childcare in your home
familiar to your children)As the au pair lives in you may not need to take your children anywhere in the morning an pick them up ConsYou will need to give an au pair her own private room and be prepared to share your house with somneone elseAn au pair may
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Know-how: Preparing bottles for feeds
By Maria Muennich on 21/10/2007 01:52:07
Milk can breed nasty germs, so it's important you prepare bottles properly to minimise the risk of infection for your baby
to take a flask of hot water and suitable container so you can make up a water bath to warm your feed water wherever you are at feed time.At night and first thing in the morningYou could apply the same tips at night time to cut down on bleary
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