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Pregnancy aches – can shiatsu help?
By Dr Rana Conway, nutritionist on 23/04/2009 13:34:22
Shiatsu could ease that pregnancy backache, headache and pelvic pain and help you have a happy, healthy pregnancy.
Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese form of healing that involves massage with small movements of the hand or thumb, along with stretches and gentle manipulation of joints. It can be used to relieve:BackacheHeadachesSciaticaPelvic discomfort
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10 great things about pregnancy
By Georgina Maric on 24/04/2009 15:37:30
Pregnancy isn’t all nausea, backache and rushing to the loo. Here are the positives you can look forward to.
For all those annoying niggles of being pregnant, there are plenty of fantastic things, too. Firstly, there’s the excitement of announcing your news. But the wonderful rewards go well beyond this… 1. You get a seat on a bus!Granted, you may have to flaunt your belly to make this...
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You're 33 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:26
You might be feeling big and beautiful - or big and bloated - but what can you expect to happen this week?
mums to get backache and you might find yourself waddling a bit. You can help to reduce the pains in your back by trying to keep it as straight as you can or taking a warm, relaxing bath to soothe your joints.Some mums also find that yoga for pregnancy
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You’re 25 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:34
Your uterus is now the size of a football! What other amazing things are happening this week?
pelvis and back, making lower backache and pains in your legs more likely. If changing position or resting doesn’t help then try some gentle exercise or a soak in a warm, but not hot, bath. Adding aromatherapy oils or bath soaks may help relieve the pain
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Have a healthy pregnancy, naturally
By Judith Eagle on 15/09/2009 16:47:36
Beat those pregnancy niggles with some natural remedies
Unfortunately, pregnancy isn't without its niggling discomforts. Common complaints include backache, morning sickness and water retention. The good news is there is plenty you can do if and when these discomforts strike.Help! I've got
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Yoga in pregnancy
By Sara Mackenzie and Francoise Barbira Freedman on 22/04/2009 15:18:44
Find out how antenatal yoga can have positive effects on your pregnancy.
Simple standing positions and stretches with the knees bent and lower back released ease compression in the lumbar spine, getting rid of that niggling backache – a very common complaint in pregnancy.A yoga exercise called Mula Bandha or ‘root lock’ can also
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You’re 22 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:37
Your bump is getting bigger, but what else can you expect at 22 weeks pregnant?
What your baby is doingAt 22 weeks pregnant, your baby is around 19cm long (about the size of a whole corn on the cob) and weighs approximately 350g. Your baby’s skin is now redder in colour and less transparent. However, she looks very wrinkled and is covered in lanugo (fine dow...
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You're 18 weeks pregnant
By on 22/04/2009 11:04:41
Your body is changing, and so is your unborn baby, but just what exactly can you expect to happen this week?
What your baby is doingYour baby is around 14cm long (around the size of a medium carrot) and 225g in weight.Teeth buds for your baby’s milk teeth have already formed and behind his shut eyelids your baby’s eyes are now moving from side to side, strengthening the eye muscles. The...
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High heels and pregnancy don’t mix
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/06/2010 12:01:21
Expert warns mums-to-be they risk long-term damage
The type of footwear pregnant women wear leaves a lot to be desired, an expert has warned today.The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists polled 1,000 mums-to-be and discovered 66% regularly wear flip flops, 32% wear high heels, 53% ballet pumps and 30% Ugg boots, reports the T...
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Top 10 alternative therapies for pregnancy and birth
By Judith Eagle on 15/09/2009 17:08:22
Try a complementary therapy to see you through pregnancy, birth and beyond
discomforts, such as backache, for pain relief in labour and recovery after the birth."Is it safe?Yes, if used with appropriate advice and knowledge. It's important to find a qualified therapist who is aware of the specific implications of pregnancy, as all
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