3 reasons you need iron in pregnancy
You need iron in pregnancy because it's needed to make haemoglobin – the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body, and to your baby.
1.Your blood volume increases by almost 50% in pregnancy
As your blood volume increases, so does the need for extra iron. The best way …
Managing gestational diabetes with a healthy diet
Gestational diabetes is caused by high blood sugar developing during pregnancy, which your insulin levels cannot control. It currently effects as many as 18 in 100 women in England and Wales, and puts you at higher risk of type 2 diabetes in later life.
If you develop gestational diabetes your baby …
Managing Oedema, fluid retention, in pregnancy with a healthy diet
Oedema is retained fluid that causes swelling, particularly in your hands and ankles, during pregnancy. There are a number of things which contribute to this, including mineral deficiencies, too much sugar and salt in your diet and by your hormone levels changing. Luckily, there are lots of things you can …
Why choose pregnancy-focused exercise classes?
There are a number of effective antenatal exercise programmes that are low impact and will cause no major stress to your joints and muscles - and they offer numerous physical and emotional benefits.
Yoga or Pilates
Opens the pelvis to enable a (hopefully!) shorter and more active labour
Increases strength and …
Breast changes during and after pregnancy
It is really important to be breast aware during pregnancy, if you choose to breastfeed and after having a baby as your breasts undergo a lot of change. Written by Breast Cancer Care, this booklet gives you valuable information about:
What happens to your breasts during pregnancy
Bras, finding the right size
Breast …
![🔔 new blog alert 🔔
It's so important to educate yourself, and understand your rights as you're looked after during your pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. Whether it's a routine check or a major procedure, YOU decide what happens to your body. 💪💜
In our latest blog, we dive into the importance of informed consent and how healthcare providers must give you clear, unbiased information so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your baby. 📋✨
Key points to remember:
🤝 Your choice matters! Always ask questions and ensure you understand the options.
🚨 You can withdraw consent at any time. It's YOUR body, YOUR baby, YOUR decision.
💕 Even your birth partner can’t make decisions for you, but they can help advocate for your preferences.
👶Post-birth, both parents may share in decisions for your baby, but until then, it’s the pregnant person's choice.
Check out the full post and empower yourself with knowledge. 🔗 [Link in bio]
https://newlifeclasses.com/2024/11/12/the-importance-of-consent-in-maternity-care/
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