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Pregnant and stressed?
Besides the physical stresses of pregnancy (nausea, backache, swelling, etc.), many pregnant women also face their own situational stresses, such as work life, finances, and family relationships. Add in all the questions and even fears you might face regarding your pregnancy, and you may really be feeling the pressure. How do I know if I’m stressed? You may already have…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged antenatal depression, Baby, Caffeine, Cortisol, depression, headache, Miscarriage, nausea, Nicotine, Placenta, Pregnancy, premature birth, Sleepless Nights, Stress, tension headaches
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Headaches in pregnancy
Some women suffer headaches, especially early in pregnancy. These may be caused by widening of blood vessels in the brain. Low blood sugar levels may also cause headaches. Migraines may get worse in pregnancy – or a lot better. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to continue with your usual medication. Tension headaches are…
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Tagged headache, medication, migraines, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy, tension headaches, treatment
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Common pregnancy problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many pregnant women develop pregnancy problems. These pregnancy problems are not usually serious and tend to disappear without any treatment during pregnancy or within a few weeks (or even…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Early signs of pregnancy, Online antenatal classes, Pregnancy Health
Tagged antenatal class, babyworld online antenatal class, back ache, Braxton Hicks, Early pregnancy signs, Ectopic pregnancy, food cravings, headache, morning sickness, Pelvic girdle pain, Pelvic joint pain, Pregnancy, pregnancy Constipation, Stretch marks, thrush, tiredness, Urine infection, welcome class
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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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Tagged blood clots, chills, chloasma, Deep vein thrombosis, fatigue, fever, headache, Hyperemesis gravidarum, illness, infection, Malaria, nausea, Pregnancy, prickly heat, tiredness, travel tips, vomiting
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Pregnancy Problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many pregnant women develop pregnancy problems. These pregnancy problems are not usually serious and tend to disappear without any treatment during pregnancy or within a few weeks (or even…
Nose problems in pregnancy
Common nose problems during pregnancy include stuffiness, a runny nose, and nosebleeds. These problems may start early in pregnancy and may continue throughout pregnancy. The hormones of pregnancy may cause the lining of your nose and sinuses to swell, so you feel continually blocked up and stuffy. Hormones are also to blame for dilatation (widening) of the tiny blood…
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Tagged blocked noses, headache, Health, Nose, nose bleeds, Pregnancy, sensitivities and allergies, sinuses
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Quiz: Modern healing
Modern healing If it’s new-fangled, shiny or just the latest ‘in thing’ then you’ve already got it or it’s on order. Although you probably don’t have any medical training, you’ve read enough to be an expert on most modern-day illnesses, and you know enough to know you don’t want to catch any of them. Be…
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Tagged Alternative medicine, Babycare, Bioforce Echinacea Complex, Cradle cap, eczema, fever, first aid, headache, Health, Herbalism, Ibuprofen, McLachlan, Medicinal plants, nappy rash, pain, Plaster, Silicones, TB
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Home birth – I got the birth I wanted
As a 38-year-old first-time mum I thought I would have a fight on my hands with my wishes to have my baby at home. My midwife team were fully supportive and were really pro-homebirth and seemed excited about it. My husband and I attended a Hypnobirthing course, which taught us techniques for breathing and relaxation,…
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Tagged Childbirth, headache, Home birth, Midwife, online antenatal club, TENS
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What is flu?
What is flu? Flu is a highly infectious acute viral infection, which affects people of all ages, mainly during the winter months. It is spread rapidly by coughs and sneezes from people who already have the virus. The signs and symptoms Unlike a cold, which usually builds up gradually, flu symptoms hit suddenly and severely…
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Tagged Antibiotic, bronchitis, chills, coughs, Department of Health, fever, flu, headache, Influenza, Influenza pandemic, influenza virus, Pandemics, pneumonia, Pulmonology, sneezes, sore throat, Swine influenza, Vaccination, Vaccines
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Pre-eclampsia
Every year in the UK, almost 70,000 women and their families are affected by pre-eclampsia. It is a peculiar illness which only occurs during pregnancy. It’s peculiar because a woman can have it but feel quite well, the signs of it can appear incredibly quickly, there is no way of preventing it and no one knows for certain what…
