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Question: Itchy stretch marks

Q: “I am 39 weeks pregnant and have lots of stretch marks on my stomach. These have become very itchy. What treatment would you recommend to relieve the itching?” A: I’m sorry to hear about the discomfort you are in. Stretch marks are often very itchy – especially when the skin is well stretched towards the…

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Win a set of Kadria Skincare

UK Pregnancy massage therapist and aromaterapist brings out luxury range of skinc are products for Mum to be, mother and baby Kadria Skincare is a new truly natural and ethical aromatherapy skincare range for  mummy’s, mummy’s-to-be and babies developed by aromatherapist and pregnancy massage therapist Rebecca Kadria Wright.  Free from petro chemicals, paraben’s, preservatives, retinoids,…

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Maternity Skincare

During pregnancy your skin may need extra moisturising, particularly around the areas where stretch marks are likely to appear. You can buy creams which claim to reduce stretch marks. These will keep your skin soft and supple, but there’s no evidence they will prevent the marks. You may prefer to use a rich moisturising cream instead.…

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Stretch marks

Almost all pregnant women want to know how they can avoid stretch marks. Unfortunately, there is nothing guaranteed to prevent them, though there’s no harm in trying! Stretch marks are thin reddish streaks that usually occur on your tummy and your breasts, as well as on your thighs and bottom. Once you have them, they…

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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…

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Early pregnancy concerns

The first few weeks of pregnancy are some of the most exciting as you get used to the new life inside you. However, with your new shape come concerns. We asked mums in the babyworld antenatal club what their most common early pregnancy worries were and midwife and acupuncturist, Zita West, answers them here. What pains should I be…

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Pampering

Countdown to delivery ‘Pamper me’ health & beauty tips to help you enjoy each trimester. Pregnancy can be very tiring as your baby grows and gains weight, your body may start telling you to slow down, relax and spoil yourself. So here are some simple health and beauty tips to help soothe you during the…

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