Worried about stretch marks? These foods might help
Obviously your skin has to stretch during pregnancy, to make room for your growing baby. Β If your skin is well nourished, the elastin in it should help to slow this stretch.Β However, sometimes your skin will grow beyond the ability of its elastin. This is when you get stretch marks. They β¦
What can we do to reduce the number of stillborn babies?
Sadly, stillbirths are more common than you may realise. Data shows that 11 babies are stillborn every day in the UK, which is more than 3,600 each year. Β Approximately one-third of these happen at term, in other words after 37 weeks of pregnancy. These statistics make stillbirth 15 times more β¦
Mindfulness: Enjoy a calm, stress-free pregnancy
Anxiety and stress aren't good for anyone. But even more so in pregnancy, as regularly feeling stressed or anxious can affect your health which isn't good for you or your baby!Β Mindfulness is a simple style of meditation, that helps you focus on the present and helps you calm a β¦
Top tips for enjoying Christmas food when pregnant
Let's face it, life's too short not to tuck into Aunt Bessieβs trifle at Christmas. Youβre eating for two after all? Whilst we all know that this is plainly not true, thereβs no harm in having a little bit of what you fancy at Christmas.
As your baby grows, however, your β¦
Pasta with Brussel sprouts and crispy pancetta
It's not Christmas without Brussel sprouts making an appearance!! Throw in some pancetta and you have a pretty special dish. This is quick and easy to make, and well worth the effort.Β Plus, Brussel sprouts are loaded with vitamins C, A and K, and fibre.
Ingredients: Serves 2
220 grams of β¦
