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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Travel | Eumom - 0 views

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    Although it's generally safe to travel during your pregnancy, you may find that long journeys in the early and later stages of your pregnancy can be uncomfortable. Additionally, if you need to travel late in pregnancy or abroad, it may be advisable to check with your doctor or healthcare professional first.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Sex & Pregnancy | Eumom - 0 views

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    Let's be honest, thanks to the multitude of hormones raging around a pregnant woman's body, your libido can go from frisky to frigid within the hour. But 40 weeks is a long time in anyone's life, so is there a big secret to big love?
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Dressing | Eumom - 0 views

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    Being pregnant doesn't necessarily mean that you have to invest in a whole new wardrobe. The most important thing is to wear comfortable clothes, ideally made of natural fibres such as cotton to allow your skin to breathe and absorb moisture as you may find that you feel warmer during your pregnancy and are more likely to perspire.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Sleep | Eumom - 0 views

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    Sleep disturbances are quite common in pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, and can be caused by a several different things including hormonal changes in your body. Whilst there's not a lot you can do to prevent this, here are some suggestions to help combat some of the other causes of insomnia during pregnancy.
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For You | Your Pregnancy Well-Being | Eumom - 0 views

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    Maintaining your health during pregnancy is very important for both you and the tiny being growing inside you. This section is devoted to information, tips and advice on how you can stay healthy. It includes articles on: personal care, exercising, expected weight gain, sleeping, sex, morning sickness, and much more.
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For You | After Childbirth | Postnatal Check-Up | Eumom - 0 views

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    Around six weeks after the birth, you'll have a postnatal check-up. This can be done either at the hospital or by your GP. This examination is to check that you are recovering from pregnancy and childbirth and that your cervix has returned to normal.
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For You | Well-Being After Childbirth | Up & About | Eumom - 0 views

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    Unless you have undergone a Caesarean section or had a traumatic vaginal delivery with a lot of stitches, there's usually no reason for you not to be able to get up and walk around shortly after you have given birth.
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For You | Your Well-Being After Childbirth | Eumom - 0 views

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    Giving birth can be a highly rewarding experience, although it may perhaps leave you completely drained and somewhat fazed for a while. After so many months of carrying your baby inside you, your pregnancy will have suddenly come to a dramatic and relatively quick close, leaving you with a baby that will almost certainly change your life.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Aromatherapy in Labour | Eumom - 0 views

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    Rosemary, Lavender & Jasmine can be used during labour to help alleviate pain, relax the muscles and induce contractions. Use approximately 10 drops of the oils mentioned in a carrier oil and massage the back region. Jasmine can strengthen contractions and so, may shorten labour.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Belly Dancing | Eumom - 0 views

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    With a mental picture of lithe, scantly clad women gyrating sinuously to exotic music, you may laugh at the idea of trying to belly dance in pregnancy. In fact, belly dancing, or more correctly Oriental dance, has its roots in the birthing dances of the Middle East, taught to young girls from childhood as a preparation for childbirth.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Pilates | Eumom - 0 views

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    Named after Joseph Pilates, pilates is a gentle exercise technique that targets the deep postural muscles of the body. Two of these muscle groups are the lower abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor muscles. Some of the basic principles of pilates exercises include relaxation, breathing control, postural control, co-ordination and stamina.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Sex During Pregnancy | Eumom - 0 views

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    If you've had bleeding problems or several previous miscarriages, or experience bleeding or cramps during sexual intercourse, it's best to seek advice from your doctor or healthcare professional about having sex during your pregnancy. The same applies if you've had premature labour or a late miscarriage before.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Weight Gain | Eumom - 0 views

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    Every woman and every pregnancy is different, so it is very difficult to say what exactly is the optimum amount of weight gain for a woman in pregnancy. The best weight gain for you depends on a lot of factors, including your weight and build before pregnancy, whether you have had one or more babies already and the weight of the baby or babies you are carrying.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Back Pain | Eumom - 0 views

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    As many as half of all pregnant women will suffer from back pain during their pregnancy. Back pain in pregnancy is mainly caused by the following factors: In general painkillers are not advised during pregnancy, however there are some things that you can do to help relieve the pain of backache.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Morning Sickness | Eumom - 0 views

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    Wonderful as the state of pregnancy is, it's unfortunate that Mother Nature threw this thing called morning sickness at up to 70% of pregnant women. The name isn't accurate, either, with most women suffering these unpleasant symptoms all day long until week 16.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Your Changing Body | Eumom - 0 views

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    One of the first signs of your body changing that you may notice, even before your pregnancy is confirmed, is breast tenderness and swelling. It is perfectly normal for your breasts to feel strange when you are pregnant due to the effects of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Personal care | Eumom - 0 views

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    Washing frequently will help keep you fresh during pregnancy, especially if you find that you are sweating more than usual or suffer from thrush or increased vaginal discharge. Having a soak in the bath is also a good way to relieve aching muscles and to relax when you are pregnant.
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You | Your Well-Being | Relationships | Maternity | Support | Eumom - 0 views

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    This section is devoted entirely to you and your well-being - during pregnancy and after birth. We look at: the physical and emotional changes you will experience during this life-changing and momentous journey; the importance of relationships with your partner, family and friends, the lifestyle changes you will go through and how to cope.
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For You | Pregnancy Well-being | Aromatherapy | Eumom - 0 views

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    Aroma means to smell, therapy means to heal. Aromatherapy is the use and application of essential oils to treat and heal both mind & body. It one of many complementary therapies and has been practiced for over 5,000 years.
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Why Exercise? | Eumom - 0 views

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    Pregnancy can be a time to change habits and adopt a healthy lifestyle for the future. Whatever your exercise regime was, if any, before becoming pregnant, the nine months ahead can be a good opportunity to focus on the benefits of exercise for you and your baby.
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