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by Felicity Ward Eating well during your pregnancy is vital to give your baby the best start in life. Many mums-to-be get confused with all the rules but there are some vital vitamins and minerals that you definitely need to take into consideration during your pregnancy. Here’s a quick guide to what you should be […]
Continue readingMost women are excited when they learn that they are pregnant, and much has been written about the need to take extra good care of your body at this time. Read on to find out more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. A woman may choose to drink for a variety of reasons. […]
Continue readingOne of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape that occur during puberty, sudden accumulation of muscle mass, etc. Stretch marks can occur just about anywhere on the body that skin-stretching takes place, […]
Continue readingphoto credit: kruain J&B Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage. Post-Natal Massage Therapy by Caroline Colby Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet […]
Continue readingPilates is an exercise program that focuses on building the body’s core. It is like yoga and strength training rolled into one. I first discovered Pilates shortly after giving birth to my second child. Boy, I was so weak that my body felt like jello; I could barely do half of the moves. But […]
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