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Pregnancy fears: trips and accidents
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/06/2008 00:06:13
Women often worry that if they fall over when they are pregnant, they may harm their baby, but what are the facts?
lady loses her baby because she takes a dramatic fall down a flight of stairs, these don't reveal the whole truth of the situation - they just make good drama!Falls in pregnancyMost falls you might experience in pregnancy are simply down to you losing
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Headaches in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/09/2007 01:25:19
You can't reach for the headache tablets, so how do you beat headaches in pregnancy?
The changes to your body and your hormones in pregnancy, can often bring about headaches, but you can no longer rely on popping a few headache tablets to relieve the pain. Instead, you need to find more natural ways to ease headaches. If you
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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
you are entitled to ask for your role to change during your pregnancy.For more about potential pregnancy hazards in your workplace, go to the Health and Safety executive.See your doctor if you are concerned about anythingMany pregnant women think
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Swine Flu Advice for Pregnant Women
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/07/2009 01:09:28
The government has re-issued medical advice for expectant mothers and small children as swine flu continues to claim lives in the UK
facilities for advice and treatment of people coming to them worried about or showing symptoms of swine flu.Renewed UK advice on swine fluThe Department for Health has information on its website that is useful for the whole family to read
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Fake tan lotion and sun beds in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/05/2006 01:19:48
Cut out the sun beds and watch for skin reactions to tanning lotions in pregnancy.
In an unpredictable climate like ours, using fake tan is often a way to feel brighter on days when you feel grey. It's understandable that when you're lugging your bump around, in pregnancy, you might be tempted to reach for the fake tan
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Passive smoking in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/07/2009 01:30:23
Even if you don't smoke or have managed to give up, while you are pregnant you should avoid others people's smoke, too
You might already be aware of the benefits of giving up smoking when you are trying for a babyand when you are pregnant. The risk of miscarriage during pregnancy can be increased, smoking affects the growth in the womb and the long-term health
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Keep safe in the heat
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2006 11:01:16
The government have issued weather warnings about extreme heat this week. Pregnant women and children are at risk.
Even if you have braved the heat until now, the continuing heatwave - due to carry on into August - is no fun.During a heatwave in France three years ago, 10,000 people died due to lack of health care or awareness of keeping cool and hydrated during
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