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Pregnancy health & safety

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25 ways to a healthy bump

Breeze through your nine months with these easy daily tweaks to keep you and your belly blooming

Posted: 20 November 2011
by Liz Stansfield

Looking after teeth during pregnancy

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1. Brush well

Pregnancy can soften your gums, leaving them prone to bleeding, inflammation and infection. The good news? Dental care is free during your nine months. So have a check-up and be sure to brush twice a day, using mouthwash afterwards

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