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Heat control: Avoiding saunas and hot tubs
By ThinkBaby on 21/04/2009 01:54:42
Why hot tubs, saunas and hot baths should all be avoided during pregnancy
When you're suffering from pregnancy aches, pains and tiredness, the idea of relaxing in a sauna, hot-tub or steam bath might seem appealing, but there are good reasons why you should give these spa treatment staples a miss when pregnant
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Is it a pregnancy myth or fact?
By Anna Lewis on 15/03/2012 10:42:53
From avoiding cats to going into labour during a full moon – we investigate the truth behind some well-known pregnancy myths
You can tell your baby’s sex by food cravings, bump size or swinging a gold pendant over your bellyFALSEWouldn’t this make things easier? Sadly there’s no scientific proof that food cravings, bump shape and size or the direction of a swinging pendant can prove whether you’re havi...
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Know-how: X-rays in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/05/2007 01:19:31
An X-ray seems such an invasive medical process that many women worry, but they are safe in pregnancy.
Given that alcohol and even saunas are off-limits when you are pregnant, you would expect that a process that involved radiation would certainly be dangerous. However, the process of an X-ray is perfectly safe for you and your unborn baby
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deadseasource natural pampering
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/06/2006 09:35:00
Natural minerals and plants combine in this range of pampering products suitable in pregnancy and beyond.
There's nothing like having a baby to focus your mind on the goodness in what you eat and what you put on your body.Bath times during pregnancy can be a drag if you're used to steaming hot baths and saunas (both ruled out until the baby comes, I
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Elemis skin treats in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/09/2006 01:21:07
Many lotions and potions are unsafe to use when you're expecting, but the wonderful creams and oils from Elemis are a real treat.
of cruelties - we're not allowed to have hot baths, saunas or even many of the bath oils we would usually enjoy.Happily, more companies are using safe, natural products now, and few can beat the quality, luxuriousness and the results you get with Elemis. If you
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Making the Most of Pregnancy Bath Time
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2009 02:27:11
An achy back, swollen legs, itchy tummy and feeling hot and bothered? Here's five tips to make bath time your daily spa treat
will make you feel a lot less hot and bothered.Don't overheat - It is important during pregnancy not to use saunas and hot tubs, and it's a good idea not to let the bath get too hot now, too. Not only is it inadvisable for the raised temperature it creates
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Exercise during pregnancy: Focus on yoga
By ThinkBaby on 01/09/2009 13:19:16
Antenatal yoga practice can bring great benefit to pregnant mums, before, during and after labour
's a brief overview of types of yoga and poses with which you should be careful: 'Hot yoga' - Forms of 'hot' yoga which are done in very hot rooms (any class based on Bikram yoga) should be avoided for the same reason that saunas and hot-tubs should
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Top tips for conception
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 17:15:24
When trying to get pregnant, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of conception. While there's no guaranteed formula, here are the key things you can try...
it’s a good idea for your partner to cut down or quit.Sperm also don’t like being too warm, so tight underwear, hot baths and saunas are not a good idea. If your partner is a cyclist he might also want to consider cutting back on his time
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
Cycling, tight underwear and saunas – For men can inhibit the production of sperm by raising the temperature of the testesMedications – numerous medications can interfere with sperm production, including: antimalarial medications, ulcer medications and steroids
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Relax! 10 ways to de-stress when you're pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 05/06/2008 01:40:55
Physical challenges, pregnancy discomforts and inevitable life-changes can all make for stress when you're pregnant, here's ideas for relaxing and avoiding the stress in the first place
, music and a restful atmosphere. Secondly the very fact that you're taking time out to focus purely on yourself should perk you up. You'll need to make sure that whatever treatment you opt for is safe for pregnant women: saunas, hot tubs and steam rooms
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