EQ tips for successful pregnancy and parenting Whatever your reasons for deciding to have a baby, the realities of parenting often turn out to be quite a shock! Ask yourself which qualities you need to cultivate in order to be a successful parent. Here are some EQ tips that [...]
Feeling The (Heart)Burn Heartburn and indigestion are common pregnancy problems. While indigestion often accompanies the nausea of the first trimester, heartburn tends to peak in the third trimester. There is a misconception that pregnant women are more acidic, and that this causes heartburn and indigestion. In fact, they tend [...]
The Serious Side of Pregnancy Health Pregnancy is mostly uncomplicated, even if you do experience a few niggles along the way, or have one or two less pleasant times. One of the most essential and helpful things you can do to ensure that you have a normal, happy, healthy [...]
Why Am I So Tired – I’m Pregnant, Not Ill! If you’re feeling tired as a dog, you can know that it’s quite common. In fact, fatigue is often the first sign of pregnancy. Remember, your body is a 24-hour factory with only one person working all the shifts, [...]
Sister Lilian Centre’s Special Pregnancy Stress Relievers There are a number of stress-relieving techniques that can make a positive difference in everyone’s lives, and emotional pregnant women are no exception. Turn to these when you notice that your stress levels are on the increase or if you are someone [...]
Cosmetic Safety In Pregnancy In an age where our senses are continually assaulted by advertising hype for any and every conceivable wonder product, apparently guaranteed to keep you young and beautiful forever, it’s each one’s responsibility to take a deeper than skin look at the colourful array of options [...]
Making Love In Pregnancy Your pregnancy shouldn’t affect your love life, but most women – and men – have quite a few questions about the dos and don’ts! Most importantly, if you have a normal, healthy pregnancy, it’s completely safe for you to make love; if there are complications, [...]
Catching Contagious Diseases During Pregnancy The good news is that you generally don’t have to worry too much about being exposed to most contagious childhood diseases during pregnancy, even though the risks of some to your unborn baby can be severe. That’s because it takes quite a lot of circumstances to [...]
Beat Pregnancy Nausea And Cravings With Your Diet! Although pregnancy nausea is often blamed on a woman’s changing hormones, it’s important to remember that some hormones are produced in the gut… This mostly-forgotten fact may partly be why a woman’s digestive system seems to rebel in early pregnancy! A [...]
Bladder Infections - The Nitty Gritty Details Did you know that at least 56% of women will have a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime, and for many these often recur? The most common UTI is an infection of the bladder. Although urine itself is sterile, the proximity [...]
