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Baths in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2007 02:53:39
Despite what some people (usually ardent showerers) say, having baths in late pregnancy is safe. Just remember a few tips.
In bygone times, some people believed that dirty bathwater could cause internal infections during pregnancy. However, nowadays doctors know that, unless water is forced into the vagina, it does not travel into your body. Even then, it can't reach
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Pregnancy books reviewed
By ThinkBaby on 17/10/2005 13:58:09
Archive of pregnancy book reviews
See below for links to TB reviews of pregnancy books. ThinkBaby member reviews of pregnancy books can be found here.
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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
Although there are some unforeseen health problems in pregnancy which are beyond our control, there are some potential problems such as high blood pressure, swelling, aches and pains, or problem births, which we can try to avoid through good health
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Sex drive in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2008 02:13:21
Emotional and physical changes can affect your sexual relationship during pregnancy
Ironically, although actually getting pregnant involves you and your partner in the most intimate of unions, there are many complex aspects to Your Relationship in Pregnancy which take some getting used to.The flood of pregnancy hormones, morning
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Raw foods in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 28/05/2009 02:15:58
Sushi and rare steaks - what's the low-down on raw foods in pregnancy?
's anything left that you can eat.You will probably also know at least one person who says 'well I ate xxxx during my pregnancy and there's nothing wrong with my baby, so it's all nonsense'. But whenever you eat these raw foods you run some risk of becoming
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Exercise during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2009 03:03:22
Exercise during pregnancy is important both for a healthy pregnancy and an easier birth, it's great for your mental well-being too
Most people are well aware that during pregnancy you need to rest, and probably sleep, a lot - paticularly at certain stages. Fewer people are aware though, of the multiple benefits there are to taking exercise during pregnancy. Now we
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Pregnancy complications and illnesses
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2008 13:22:29
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always smooth
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always as smooth as it could be. Here you will find information on some common and less common pregnancy illnesses and complications, as well as support for sufferers.|f you
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Bleeding in early pregnancy
By Jayne Braithwaite on 10/04/2011 01:23:36
Bleeding in early pregnancy is not always a problem. Early pregnancy spotting can be implantation bleeding or hormonal bleeding, both common in the first trimester. But heavier bleeding early in your pregnancy may be sign something is wrong
Don't panic about early pregnancy bleedingBleeding can be alarming but try not to panic as it doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. Bleeding in early pregnancy (your first trimester, which lasts until week 13) is quite common and in many cases
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Review: Pregnancy Questions and Answers
By Sarah Lawson on 11/04/2007 01:17:55
Dorling Kindersley's popular reference book for pregnancy has been updated and revised.
Pregnancy: Questions and Answers by Dr Christopher Lees and Grainne McCartan (RGN) Like DK's travel guides, it's an easy-access Q&A format with useful diagrams and images.Useful and authoritative for bite-sized info but not a flowing text about
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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
body needs plenty of iron during pregnancy. If you consume a lot of caffeine it’s probably best to err on the side of caution and try to cut back. Happily many women naturally go off coffee during pregnancy, making the job a whole lot easier.Where you
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