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What To Eat To Conceive

Saturday 25th February 2017

From eating a nutrient-rich diet to taking key nutrients in the form of supplements, what you eat can play an important role in…

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Foods To Avoid When Trying To Conceive

Friday 24th February 2017

Nutrition and lifestyle choices can influence your chances of conceiving and your baby's development once you do become pregnant. In fact,…

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Learning Language In The Womb

Tuesday 21st February 2017

When babies begin to hear the world around them, the most important sound they'll discover is their mother's voice. This familiar noise will calm and soothe them and lays the foundation for their social and emotional development, language and speech. Early learning Your unborn baby will start to respond to noise sometime between the 24th and 30th weeks of pregnancy. The sound that'll have by far the most impact on them is your voice. Talking to your bump is not just a great way for you to bond. It will actually help your baby to learn. Able to hear everything you say, they will recognise your…

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40 Weeks Pregnant

Thursday 16th February 2017

By the time you're 40 weeks pregnant, your baby is fully developed and ready for birth. Their nutrition will then be…

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Early Signs of Pregnancy

Wednesday 15th February 2017

Understanding the early signs of pregnancy Maybe your period's late or your boobs are sore - whatever the signs, you really think you might be pregnant. So what do you do? Here's our guide to finding out for sure if you're pregnant, what the early signs of pregnancy are,…

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7 Weeks Pregnant

Tuesday 14th February 2017

During week 7, your baby's arm buds are emerging and flat, paddle-like hands are forming. Iodine supports your baby's growth at this time. Discover which foods contain…

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Folic Acid in Pregnancy

Monday 13th February 2017

Folic acid supports your baby's earliest development, making it a key nutrient for your first trimester of pregnancy. Learn what it does, how much is recommended, and which foods can help to…

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Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy

Sunday 5th February 2017

If your pregnancy is straightforward and your doctor or midwife has given you the go-ahead, you can carry on exercising and even start a new routine. Studies now show that it is, in fact, highly beneficial for expectant mums to exercise, or get Active for 2. But there are some guidelines to bear in mind which aim to protect the health of you and your developing baby. Safety first: Check with your midwife Before you begin exercising while pregnant, talk…

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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 starting to get Active for 2 by exercising in pregnancy, it's well worth including pelvic floor exercises in your routine. What is my pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a set of muscles attached to the base of your spine at the…

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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…

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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…

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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 your third trimester in week 26 As you enter your third trimester in week 26, your baby…

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