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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 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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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
' knowledge, and these chemicals may carry proven health risks to a fetus.Unlike the cases of alcohol and tobacco use, there is currently no overwhelming evidence that using marijuana itself during pregnancy will harm your baby. However, given the lack
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
If you're a coffee-loving mum-to-be you may have been pleased to read recent reports of the latest research on caffeine consumption during pregnancy, published in the British Medical Journal, which suggests that reducing caffeine intake
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
and stillbirth, but there are many different sources of food poisoning out there, and the actual risk depends on what kind of food poisoning you fall prey to, as well as on the stage of your pregnancy and your general health. In most cases you can suffer a bout
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