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Ankles, feet and hands often swell a little in pregnancy because your body is holding more fluid than usual. Towards the end of the day, especially if the weather is hot or if you have been standing a lot, the extra fluid tends to gather […]
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Some fathers feel that, because they can’t breastfeed their baby, they will not become really close to their baby in the first few weeks. Luckily there are lots of other ways for fathers to bond with babies besides feeding them, and fathers have a very […]
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In a normal pregnancy, itching is not uncommon. It is thought to be related to hormonal change and stretching of the skin. It is always best to discuss this with your doctor or midwife as it may be something more complicated called obstetric cholestasis, which […]
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While babies are asleep they may get into dangerous situations, e.g. suffocate under bedding or be caught between the cot side and mattress. How to reduce risks for your sleeping baby: Put baby down on the back to sleep from birth. Sleep baby with head […]
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We know that some foods can boost our immune system and protect our bodies from some illnesses and diseases. Unfortunately, there has been very little research done to figure out if eating certain foods can help improve endometriosis symptoms. We do know that by eating […]
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Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. Primary amenorrhea is the term used when you have never had a period. […]
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All women go through menopause. When a woman’s menstrual periods stop, her ovaries stop producing eggs and her oestrogen levels decline. 51 years is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause and the entire process can last anywhere from 2 – 10 […]
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It is recommended that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles every day throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength. Exercising weak muscles regularly, over a period of time can strengthen them and make them work effectively again. Regular gentle exercise, such as walking, […]
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This is where the pelvic organs (e.g. the bladder, bowel or uterus) sag into the vagina. You might feel this as a bulge or a heavy/dragging sensation in your vagina. Other symptoms can be pelvic pain, difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel and pain or […]