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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
level of exercise is suitable in your circumstances. Women who are frequent exercisers may find that they can continue pretty much as normal in the first trimester, albeit foregoing exercise with a high risk of contact or falling, for obvious reasons
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New Dad - info and support for the early weeks
By Maria Muennich on 09/05/2009 01:51:05
Finding your feet as a father can take a little while, so here are a few ideas for managing the early weeks
to the right place for advice and reassurance on starting out. Your role as a 'dad'Even in this day and age, many men feel that their role as a father is largely restricted to one of provider, but this is a shame because not only do they risk missing out
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Labour: the not-always-dignified truth
By Maria Muennich on 13/09/2010 01:16:13
Or, things you always wanted to know about childbirth but never dared to ask...
episiotomies, and some women prefer to risk a natural tear - if that's you then you need to be sure to state your wishes in your birth plan.If you do tear, or need an episiotomy, then you may not feel it happen as there's so much else going on, and depending
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Buyer's guide to feeding bras
By Maria Muennich on 13/05/2009 01:19:34
Your new wobbly weighty wonders require a little more thought when it comes to good wrapping, particularly when they're also providing baby's meals
Size - Sizing is crucial in a feeding bra. As your breasts are made heavier by your milk production you'll need a fitting close enough to give your breasts support, but at the same time your bra mustn't be too tight, or you risk blocking off your milk ducts
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How to lose post-baby weight - by walking
By Maria Muennich on 12/01/2010 12:54:57
You don't need a fancy exercise plan to start shifting the post-baby pounds, simply getting out for good long walks will do both you and baby good
benefits. It can: lower the risk of heart disease, improve your circulation, help lessen lower back pain, lower your blood pressure, lower cholesterol, increase bone density (so help prevent osteoporosis) raise your immune levels, increase your energy
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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?
be tempted to be more lax with avoiding potentially harmful foods this time around, but do remember that the guidelines for eating and drinking safely are exactly the same with this pregnancy and do consider any risk that you take with food.Your partner
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Baby/child safety in the garden
By Maria Muennich on 24/06/2008 13:59:26
Playing it safe - hazards to looks out for and tips for baby-proofing
very firmly into the ground. Any swing or climbing area should have a semi-soft surface underneath to minimise the risk of serious injury: Woodchips, rubber matting, rubber mulch or sand are all reasonably safe, but sand and woodchips may make a
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 2nd Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:24:15
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
sense to take care to avoid falls, and to take the time to make sure you are ok after a fall, no matter how small.If you are considered to be at a relatively higher risk of developing gestational diabetes you will be asked to take a glucose tolerance
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Buyer's guide to breastpads
By Maria Muennich on 11/09/2008 09:28:43
Even if you don't plan to breastfeed your newborn, you'll probably need to use breastpads for a while and maybe even before the birth
's washable pads (£5 for a set of two).Bamboo has several advantages as a fabric: it's more absorbent than cotton (so the pads can be thinner), the material is naturally anti-bacterial (so helps to reduce the risk of infections), and bamboo tends to stay
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Pregnancy month-by-month: Third Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2009 01:58:16
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
, called oedema is usually nothing at all to worry about but there is a small risk for pregnant women of developing pre-eclampsia, which would require medical attention quickly, so if you have prolonged swelling or swelling on your face and hands
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