A study in Australia has shown that this generation of mums is finding it harder to maintain a healthy weight after having children. They have been found far more likely to be overweight in the 10 years after giving birth than their own mums were. Only around 35% managed to stay ...

Excessive weight gain in pregnancy has been found to have a long-term effect on a child’s weight and heart health. Researchers in Bristol found that children whose mums piled on the pregnancy pounds were more likely to be overweight or obese

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of actually doing it makes me feel guilty.”Chantelle, who’s around 7 months pregnant with her and fiancé Alex Reid’s first child, also revealed she’s in denial about some of the more unsavoury parts of pregnancy. “Do you get piles?” she asked. “No, you can

by uncomfortable wind. There are some small lifestyle changes that can make a difference, though. And keep an eye on what you eatConstipation and pilesAnother common affect of pregnancy on your digestive system is constipation. Constipation can also cause