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 …
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 …
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! Mindfulness is a simple style of meditation, that helps you focus on the present and helps you calm a …
Relieve pregnancy constipation with a healthy diet
Firstly, if you get constipation in pregnancy, do not worry. It's a pretty common problem! The good news is relieving constipation can be easily managed through a healthy diet - and the changes you might need to make aren't that big.
Why am I constipated?
Firstly, hormones - yes, so much can be …
