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What can and can't I do in labor?
It may be best to stay at home at the first signs of early labour, otherwise you may have a long and boring wait ahead of you. Luckily you can still perform light activities and still enjoy a snack or . . .
Getting pregnant concerns
When deciding to become pregnant there are countless concerns about how it will affect your life. Everything from wether dieting is safe to if folic acids should be taken are on the top of the list.
Healthy diet guide for a mom-to-be
Now that you are eating for two, it is even more important to make sure you are getting a well-balanced diet.
Health and beauty
Modern life is stressful and although pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also take its toll on your body. In addition to gentle exercise there are others things you should take into account that wi . . .
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Sleep deprivation
Sleep
deprivation is an inevitable consequence of having a new baby – in fact
research suggests new parents lose a staggering two months of sleep in the
first year of their baby’s life – up to 90 m . . .
Midnight feasts – midnight hunger pangs
Lots
of pregnant women wake in the night feeling hungry, so make sure you’re eating
the right amount and type of food for your dietary needs if this happens to you
(see healthy diet for pregnancy) . . .
Anemia during pregnancy
Iron-deficiency
anemia is common in pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by half but your
hemoglobin levels often don‘t keep up – so your blood supply is effectively
diluted. Hemoglobin is the ox . . .
What is the AFP test?
This
refers to a blood test called the alpha-fetoprotein test, which assesses your
risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida. This means ‘split spine’ and
occurs when one . . .
Caring for twins
Caring for twins is obviously
going to be hard work, and you’ll have many conflicting emotions about the
whole process. Once your babies have arrived though, and they’re no longer a
dream, you’ll n . . .