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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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Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
If you're expecting a baby then you're probably learning more all the time about the ways in which pregnancy can affect your body. One of the less immediately obvious effects of pregnancy can be dental health problems, but how does pregnancy
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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?
When you find out that you are pregnant for the second time you may take the news more calmly, although hopefully no less joyously, than with your first pregnancy. After all, you now have the benefit of experience and know what amazing changes your
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Coping with oily pregnancy skin
By Maria Muennich on 03/03/2006 11:28:36
If your pregnancy skin has more bleugh than bloom then don't make the mistake of treating it harshly
Some women find that their skin 'blooms' during pregnancy, but unfortunately just as many find their skin is negatively affected by the flood of pregnancy hormones and oily and spotty skin is a frequent complaint of mums-to-be. If you are unlucky
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Dealing with pregnancy heartburn
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2011 06:42:24
Heartburn gives an unpleasant digestive soreness that's common common, particularly in the second half of pregnancy - here's how you can lessen the irritation
Why do I have heartburn in pregnancy?There are two reasons why heartburn can flare up in pregnancy. The first is (you guessed it) hormones. Progesterone has a relaxing effect on muscles including the cardiac sphincter, the valve between the throat
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Your pregnancy skin: changes and discomforts
By Maria Muennich on 28/10/2009 01:10:53
A combination of growth, stretching and hormonal imbalances can run wreak havoc with your skin during pregnancy
Your body undergoes tremendous changes during pregnancy, and your skin is no exception. Most obviously, the skin over your abdomen stretches as your bump grows and you may have darkening of the skin in certain areas, like the nipples, around
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Explaining your pregnancy to your other children
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2007 12:50:44
There's no 'right way' to explain your pregnancy to your children, but there are a few things to think about first
Whether you're pregnant with your second baby, third or more, at some point you'll need to explain your pregnancy to your other child or children. There's no one right time or way to do this, as much will depend on how the age and maturity
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Pregnancy in the sun
By Maria Muennich on 19/06/2010 12:44:39
The how and why of protecting your pregnancy skin and staying cool when the temperatures rise
and keep yourself cool when pregnant. Protecting your skinDuring pregnancy it's usual for your skin to become more sensitive to the sun (as well as generally more sensitive), and you'll probably burn more quickly than usual. Burning by the sun damages skin
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Pregnancy exercise: Signs you're overdoing it
By Maria Muennich on 02/11/2009 01:51:44
Exercise in pregnancy is fantastic for most mums-to-be, but you do need to stick within your limits and be well aware of when you're working your body too hard
Exercise in pregnancy is great for most mums-to-be, helping to keep you supple, fit and in good shape for the coming birth, and it's good for your baby too. But while your body isn't so fragile during pregnancy that you need to stop exercising
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Sex in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 29/10/2008 01:07:56
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and how to deal with fluctuating sexual desire
. The good news is that there's no evidence at all that sex is unsafe in a healthy pregnancy, and no physical reason why you shouldn't continue to enjoy an active sex life together. Your baby is safely sealed in a protective bag of waters that provide
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