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- Food in pregnancy: Fish and Fish Oils - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallPregnant women who are keen to eat healthily and not put on any excess weight may avoid eating too much fatty or oily food in pregnancy. As a general rule of thumb that’s a good thing. But remember that some fats and oils are very good for you, especially when you are pregnant. Omega-3 ...
Views: 583 - How dads can help a pregnant partner - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Debra AspinallThroughout a woman’s pregnancy week by week dads-to-be can sometimes feel left out or surplus to requirements. You may wrongly feel like once you have successfully impregnated your partner there isn’t much for you to do for the next nine months. But there are lots of things you can do to ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Calculating your baby’s due date - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Debra AspinallThe first question a woman often gets asks when she announces she’s pregnant is when her due date is. While it’s good to have a rough idea, it is also important to remember that this date is only an estimate and, as all babies are different, they come when they are ready and not on the day you ...
Views: 849 - First Signs of Pregnancy – Recognition of Becoming Mum - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women say they knew they were pregnant even before taking a pregnancy test. If you are in tune with your body then that’s very likely. But others say they had no early signs of pregnancy and went into their second trimester before noticing something was happening. So what are the ...
Views: 864 - Dental hygiene in pregnancy - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Debra AspinallDental hygiene is important for everybody at all ages and stages of their lives, but during the first and second trimester of pregnancy it is even more important to look after your gums and teeth. This is because pregnancy hormones can affect your gums and make them more susceptible to ...
Views: 958 - Pregnancy Food Facts: What’s Safe to Eat - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Debra AspinallMost women find that the moment they know they are pregnant they instantly start being more careful about their food; what’s nutritious, what’s fattening, what’s safe to eat? Of course we should all be eating healthily whether we are pregnant or not, but the presence of a tiny, dependent baby ...
Views: 546 - Pregnancy insomnia - List of Problems and solutions One Should Must Know - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Debra AspinallWhether it’s because of nausea, needing to pee every couple of hours, restless legs, difficulty finding a comfy position or even disturbed dreams, many expectant women suffer from some form of pregnancy insomnia: an inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of ...
Views: 1059 - Essential Baby Development Information - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Debra AspinallAll babies develop at different rates, reaching milestones on their own timeline and at their own speed. If your baby seems to be slow reaching one of the key milestones don’t worry, she’ll most likely get there soon. And she could be ahead in other skills. For sure your baby’s development ...
Views: 771 - Getting pregnant and using a pregnancy calendar - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Debra AspinallGetting pregnant Getting pregnant is the most natural thing in the world and for many it can happen with no trouble at all, while for others it can take months and even years of trying. However there are some good tips to follow to help the process along. The most important, and obvious, ...
Views: 776 - Free baby samples from the baby clubs - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Debra AspinallYour baby – joining a baby club before she’s even born? Why yes, it makes sense. There are lots of people out there who are keen to enrol your baby in their club. It’s smart for them to get her on board. And it’s smart for parents to take every advantage. What’s it all about? On-line baby ...
Views: 846 - Ectopic Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Debra AspinallAn ectopic pregnancy – also known as a tubal pregnancy - is when a fertilised egg implants itself somewhere other than the womb, usually in the fallopian tube, but also sometimes in the cervix, in an ovary or in the abdomen. It is a fairly common condition, affecting two in every 100 ...
Views: 1009 - Your maternity wardrobe - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Debra AspinallThanks to the images of stylish pregnant celebrities, and fashion designers realising that expectant mums still like to look good throughout their pregnancy weeks, there is a world of fashion just waiting to be explored by mums-to-be. There was a time when it was a choice between baggy ...
Views: 799 - Pregnancy Tips to improve your fitness – Avoiding Backache - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Debra AspinallUp to 75% of all pregnant women suffer from backache. But here are some pregnancy tips to prevent it happening, or worsening, and stop it turning into a life-long problem. Exercise: Women who do some exercise and are relatively flexible before getting pregnant usually suffer less from ...
Views: 826 - Stomach pain during pregnancy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallSome abdominal discomfort is common in pregnancy, but any kind of stomach pain during pregnancy should be checked out by your GP to make sure it is nothing serious. It could be a pulled or stretched ligament, kidney stones, food poisoning, appendicitis, kidney stones, stomach virus, bowel ...
Views: 986 - Risks for Teen Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Debra AspinallPregnant teenagers and their unborn babies can face problems which are directly related to the mum’s young age and lack of worldly experience as well as her physical condition. Here are just some of the highlighted risks for teen pregnancy :- Insufficient pre-natal care Many teenage ...
Views: 911 - Health Problems before Pregnancy and Their Effects - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Debra AspinallIdeally women should talk to their doctor about any existing health problems before pregnancy and their effects. If you are on medication your GP might want to change the way this is managed. Some medicines could be harmful to your unborn baby but don’t stop taking your usual medication without ...
Views: 958 - What Are The Smoking Effects on Fertility? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Debra AspinallEveryone should surely know by now that couples – both the male and female - should stop smoking if they are trying for a baby as smoking effects on fertility are well documented. Women who smoke have a higher risk of fertility problems than non-smokers. This risk increases for those who ...
Views: 959 - Pregnant? Make sure you know your maternity rights and benefits entitlement - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Debra AspinallThere are certain government grants, maternity rights and benefits which every pregnant woman and new parent is entitled to. The HM Revenue & Customs and direct.gov sites are full of easy-to-understand information about grants and allowances available during pregnancy and as new parents. Many ...
Views: 750 - Nursery decorating, Why Parents Should Plan it? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Debra AspinallDecorating your baby’s nursery is such an exciting project. But it’s not easy to imagine all you’ll need if this is your first baby. You’ll want a pretty room that’s extra special, but do make sure it’s convenient too. Ergonomics isn’t just for the office... you’ll want all you need for ...
Views: 721 - Why to Join Baby Clubs? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Debra AspinallOnline baby clubs are really useful not only as a source of free baby samples, but also for giving good advice on what you really need to buy for baby before she arrives. A useful list of essential and useful items includes:- - Clothes, including sleeping suits and vests, cardigans, ...
Views: 1058 - Prepare Yourself for Motherhood and Take Delight in Your Pregnancy Period - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallGiving birth to a child is undoubtedly the best pleasure in this world! Ask any women about the most memorable moment in her life, and it has to be the moment when she became a mother! If you are expecting a child soon, then you must have witnessed your body undergoing several changes in the ...
Views: 1039 - What Happens During Week 12 and Week 15 of Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women choose to wait until the significant 12 weeks pregnant landmark to share the happy news of their pregnancy. At the end of the first trimester and the start of the second, there are more visible signs of pregnancy with a nicely rounded tummy, and there is statistically less ...
Views: 1510 - Tests Help Women Determine Whether They Are in the Family Way or Not - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Debra AspinallAm I pregnant? For women who have been trying to conceive, taking an early pregnancy test is a big moment. The whole “am I or aren’t I?” question is about to be answered and the emotions tied up with the big reveal cannot be overestimated. It’s so easy these days –you open a box with a ...
Views: 618 - Risks to Avoid during Early Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Debra AspinallWeek by week your pregnant body will be changing and working extra hard to cope, so it makes sense to take extra care of yourself and avoid unnecessary risks especially in the first trimester. But don’t be alarmed by the multitude of scare stories you mat hear. In reality, there is no reason ...
Views: 603 - Advice on Exercise during Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Debra AspinallTaking regular exercise will help you have an easier pregnancy and give you more stamina to cope with giving birth. If you’re fit, you are likely to get back into shape more easily after the birth and you will have more energy to cope with the demands of a new baby. If you already follow ...
Views: 743 - Am I Pregnant? Recognising the first signs of pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Debra AspinallSome women are so in tune with their bodies that they can tell within days that they are pregnant. But what are the very early indications we can get from our bodies that this miraculous change is underway? Missed period Light bleeding, which seems to be a period, can still happen ...
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