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Coping with pregnancy related varicose veins
Pregnancy is a happy time. It’s also a time riddled with changes. From mental gymnastics to physical alteration, for every first kick there’s heartburn and haemorrhoids, and for each passing month there’s flatulance and frustration. It’s normal. You’re expected to suffer through some extreme medical conditions as your body adjusts to growing a life inside…
Question: Travel to the Middle East during early pregnancy
Q:“I am nine weeks pregnant. I have to go to the Middle East in five weeks’ time. Should I take any special precautions?” A: There are number of things that you should think about regarding your trip to the Middle East. First: air travel. Provided that all is well with your pregnancy, there should be…
Reflexology in pregnancy
Are you feeling tired, uncomfortable, or nauseous in your pregnancy? You may be surprised to know that an ancient form of healing called reflexology can actually help treat many common pregnancy ailments and even help you during your labour. What is reflexology? Reflexology has been around for over 4000, originally practised by the ancient Egyptians and Chinese but it…
Travel during pregnancy
Advice on travel during pregnancy Long journeys can be very demanding at the best of times but especially so during pregnancy. Whichever form of transport you are using, there will be things to remember. By Road Break car journeys every two hours and take a short walk. Make sure your seat belt fits properly; the top strap…
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Travel during pregnancy – at your destination
Now I’m here You may find that you are getting tired more easily so what better time to relax, chill and enjoy some pampering than on your holiday. To make life easier, remember some simple points: You will get hungrier than before so have frequent small meals. You may need the toilet more often than usual so…
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Cramp in pregnancy
Many pregnant women suffer from painful attacks of cramp in their calf muscles. The initial cramping is acutely painful, and may wake you up at night. This pain may last several minutes. When the muscles have relaxed, you may be left with a dull ache for 20 minutes or so. Cramp tends to occur in later pregnancy. No one…
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