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Pelvic Floor Exercises in Pregnancy
Sunday 5th February 2017
Your pelvic floor has an important role to play during pregnancy, birth and post-birth. A strong pelvic floor can support your baby and your bladder in pregnancy, help rotate your baby’s head during labour, and help prevent prolapse and stress incontinence once your baby is born. So if you’re…
Pregnancy Exercises: Benefits, Facts & Stats
Saturday 4th February 2017
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are well documented. Numerous studies demonstrate a positive effect on both an expectant mum’s health and her baby’s health – to the extent that women are now being encouraged to get…
Exercising Safely During Pregnancy
Saturday 4th February 2017
Research shows that exercise in pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial to both you and your baby – yet information on what’s safe and what’s not can be confusing and outdated. Experts now agree that if your pregnancy is uncomplicated and your midwife approves, you can continue to exercise, take up something new and get Active for 2. Is it safe to exercise in pregnancy? In the past, mums have been encouraged to put their feet up and take it easy. Much to the frustration of healthy expectant women, pregnancy can often be treated as an illness…
26 Weeks Pregnant
Saturday 4th February 2017
In your 26th week of pregnancy, your baby is entering a stage of significant physical growth and brain development. Your balanced diet should include good sources of the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCP) DHA to support this rapid brain development. Entering…
13 Weeks Pregnant
Saturday 4th February 2017
By the time you're 13 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly and is quite active, although their movement is still undetectable to you. Their…
8 Weeks Pregnant?
Friday 3rd February 2017
During week 8, your baby’s facial features are becoming more defined. Less excitingly, morning sickness may be reaching its peak around now. We hope the following suggestions provide at least a little relief. When you can tolerate food, be sure to include some rich sources of zinc on your plate. Discover how this mineral supports your baby’s cells and which foods are good sources. By the time you’re 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is roughly 1.6cm long. At…
Food 'Does & Don'ts'
Friday 20th January 2017
During pregnancy it’s important to pay special attention to your diet and avoid anything that may carry the risk of food poisoning. It’s normal to experience changes…
Cravings
Friday 20th January 2017
Cravings are common during pregnancy, and can range from the stereotypical pickles to more unusual non-food substances. Learn about the possible causes of cravings and how to indulge them safely without affecting the supply of nutrients to your baby. Cravings in pregnancy Many mums-to-be experience strong cravings for particular foods when pregnant. These…
A healthy pregnancy diet
Friday 20th January 2017
During pregnancy, your baby relies on you for their nutritional intake. Eating a well balanced diet will provide the wide range of nutrients they need for healthy development now, and help to set the stage for their health…
