Managing insomnia in pregnancy
Unfortunately with a growing bump, back aches, leg cramps, baby worries and frequent visits to the bathroom, it's common to struggle for a good nights sleep when you're pregnant. But we have a few tips that should help you manage insomnia in pregnancy and sleep more soundly!
Eat tryptophan-rich foods before bed
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Worried about stretch marks? These foods might help
Obviously your skin has to stretch during pregnancy, to make room for your growing baby. If your skin is well nourished, the elastin in it should help to slow this stretch. However, sometimes your skin will grow beyond the ability of its elastin. This is when you get stretch marks. They …
Reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia through nutrition
Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy disorder related to problems in the development of the placenta. Around 10% of pregnant women are affected and symptoms include protein in the urine, high blood pressure, swelling (oedema) and headaches.
If you are overweight, over 35, carrying twins or have a family history of the …
Understanding your pregnancy hormones
Pregnancy hormones are responsible for many of the changes to your body and emotions. This article explains which hormones are doing what whilst you are pregnant.
hCG or human Chorionic Gonadotropin
hCG helps in the production of oestrogen and progesterone within the ovary. It is released very early in pregnancy. This is …
6 coping strategies for early labour
Early labour is known as the latent phase and can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days. You will start to experience contractions, but they won’t necessarily in a continuous pattern. Your cervix will be starting to change, dilating up to approximately 4cm.
It is advisable to …
