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Itchy tummy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/07/2009 01:28:53
Many women find the skin over their belly feels itchy in pregnancy, but what does it mean?
There are many discomforts and changes you might experience with your skin in pregnancy which are caused by changes to your hormonal balance, your increased body temperature and need to drink more water.Itchy abdomen in pregnancyAs soon as your body
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Pregnancy and thrush
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2007 01:05:57
Like many other discomforts of womanhood, pregnancy can heighten your susceptibility to the problem of thrush.
Many women will have encountered thrush at some point in their life, long before pregnancy arrives, however, as with many of common female complaints, it can occur more often during pregnancy.What is thrush?Thrush is usually experienced
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Itchy, red hands and feet in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2007 01:05:04
Along with other pregnancy discomforts, your hands and feet can appear red and itchy, but what does this mean?
discomforts that affect us all to differing degrees when we are expecting a baby, from a stuffy nose to morning sickness.Red hands and feet in pregnancyEven if your hands are usually beautifully manicured and elegant, the hormonal changes happening to your
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Cystitis in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2006 10:52:32
Cystitis is so common that many GPs will check for it in urine samples. What is it, what are the symptoms and what's the treatment?
to cystitis, and it has a one in three chance of coming back, so what is it, what are the symptoms and what's the cure?Preventing cystitis Cystitis is common in pregnancy and can come back, so follow a few simple rulesDrink plenty of waterAvoid coffee, tea
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Migraine in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2006 02:01:55
Migraine's are never fun, but how should you deal with them when you are expecting a baby?
during pregnancy. What is a migraine?A migraine is triggered by the blood flow to the head. When this flow is upset, symptoms are varied and can be unpleasant, even before the throbbing head pain finally arrives. Symptoms can include blurred vision
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Know-how: Stretch Marks!
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/06/2009 02:56:21
Not everyone gets stretch marks, but when your tummy is about to grow to fit a seven or eight lb baby, something has to give!
for cell regeneration and keep it well hydrated.Pampering to beat the stretchmarksUsing creams or oils which are safe in pregnancy can help to keep skin more supple. (Some contain essential oils which are not advised during pregnancy, but companies like
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Tiredness in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2007 09:48:37
Fatigue can be frustrating when you just need to get about and get things done, but your body is giving you a clear message.
of possible anaemia, your doctor may want you to have a blood test to rule this out. If you do have anaemia, the doctors can treat this safely. For more about anaemia and iron intake in pregnancy, click here.
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