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In the same way that the hormones produced when you are pregnant relax the smooth muscle fibres in the wall of your blood vessels and cause aching legs, they can also cause varicose veins.Another reason why varicose veins can develop is due to the pressure the growing uterus puts on the pelvic veins and […]

Pregnant PauseIn these days of cheap flights there are more and more expectant mothers flying off for a pre-baby holiday. Provided there are no medical complications involved, most airlines will accept pregnant passengers up to 27 or 28 weeks into the pregnancy.  However, conditions vary from airline to airline so it is well worth contacting […]

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There is so much information about what is and is not safe during pregnancy that you can often feel unnecessarily worried or guilty about something as simple as colouring your hair. 
It is true that there has not been a lot of research into this area but women have been dying their hair during pregnancy […]

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Pregnancy affects women in different ways. Any concerns you have about you or your baby’s health, regardless of how unrelated or trivial they may seem to you, should be discussed with your doctor or midwife.
Such concerns might include these:
1. Varicose veins. These are usually found in the legs and genital area. They occur when […]

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Although morning sickness and feelings of nausea can be really unpleasant, there are some remedies and self-help tips that you can try yourself to try and ease the discomfort. Here are some of the top tips:
- If you tend to feel sick first thing in the morning, take your time to slowly get up.
- […]

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Many women suffer from vivid dreams or nightmares during pregnancy. You should not worry about the content of the dreams as they are simply thought to be the result of the enormous physical, emotional and cognitive changes your body undergoes during pregnancy and they have little meaning outside of your dream world. Additionally, the […]

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Getting a good night’s sleep while you are pregnant can seem like an almost impossible task. Especially because finding a sleeping position that is comfortable for more than 5 minutes is difficult to say the least! Unfortunately, this is only likely to get worse as your pregnancy progresses and your tummy expands.

Sleeping on your […]

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Pregnancy is a time of great change and no matter whether it is your first or fifth baby it can be difficult to know which symptoms are ‘normal’ and which are worth checking up with your doctor. You should visit your doctor or midwife for a check-up as soon as possible if you experience […]

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Being pregnant can be a stressful time, with many changes to get used to over the nine month period and giving up smoking can seem like the last thing on your mind but giving up smoking is one of the changes that you really should seriously consider. There are several consequences for your unborn […]

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The importance of taking folic acid supplements is not always understood by many mums-to-be.Folic acid is a vitamin which occurs naturally in certain foods. However, you need a good supply of folic acid when you are pregnant and you should take folic acid tablets for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy - […]