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Constipation is another common complaint during pregnancy and may result early on from hormone effects, which relax the muscles of the intestine, and from reduced gastric secretion. Later in pregnancy, the pressure of your growing uterus on the bowels may cause it. Straining due to constipation can also lead to the development of piles.

It's amazing how relaxing an aromatherapy bath can be. Once your baby is fed and asleep, run yourself a bath with a few drops of your favourite essential oil and relax. Forget about the pile of ironing that needs to be done or the housework you didn't have time for: these things are not important.