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Glossary of pregnancy terms: P
Pelvic floor The sling of muscles that forms the soft tissue base to the bony pelvis. These muscles are stretched by childbirth and need to be exercised regularly both during and after pregnancy to improve their tone. . Perineal block A local anaesthetic given before an episiotomy is carried out. Perineum The triangular area of skin…
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Tagged Glossary of pregnancy terms, pain, Pelvic floor, perineal block, Perineal massage, Perineum, Pessary, Pethidine, Pica, Placenta, Placenta praevia, postnatal depression, Pregnancy, Primagravida, Prostaglandin, Pudendal block, Puerperal psychosis, Umbilical cord prolapse
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Cravings and pica in pregnancy
The cravings of pregnant women for particular foods are legendary. But, although some women do get strong cravings, many do not. Cravings are usually for sweet foods, or for unusual combinations of foods. And some women experience such strong cravings that they can’t sleep or relax until they have that particular food. No one knows for sure what…
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Tagged Craving, Early pregnancy signs, food cravings, Health, morning sickness, Nutrition, Pica, Pregnancy, Pregnant, temporary deficiency
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Cravings in pregnancy
Everyone jokes about the cravings pregnant women have. We asked babyworld members what they can’t do without in the middle of the night … Going gaga over olives The cravings I had, before actually getting the BFP, were olives, olives and more olives! Jason said he actually looked in my lunch box the day before…
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Tagged babyworld, food cravings, ice cubes, Liquorice, Pica, Pregnancy, Salt
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