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When you are pregnant there are many things to consider, but one that needs most attention are those areas of your body that change dramatically as your baby grows (or your babies, if you are having more than one). Visit here often to find out more about caring for your body, tips and exercises to help you during your pregnancy.

Well Being

Well Being
  • 5 Skincare Essentials For Pregnant Women
  • Helpful Sleep Accessories for Pregnant Women
  • Healthy Steps to Help You Cope with Gestational Diabetes
  • Tips For Maintaining Your Mental Health During Pregnancy

Exercise

Exercise
  • Pregnancy Priorities
  • Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth and Recovery
  • Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
  • Releasing tension in your body

Tips

Tips
  • Calf cramps in pregnancy
  • What is a prolapse?
  • 5 Reasons You Should Be Cooking With Your Kids
  • 6 Home DIY Massage Tips for Moms-To-Be
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Calf cramps in pregnancy

Written by: The Pregnancy Center
I have been experiencing calf cramps now that I am pregnant. What can I do to help this? During pregnancy many women notice that they experience calf cramps, especially at night time when sleeping (or trying to sleep). There are varied causes of calf cramps during pregnancy, but no noted single cure for them. One of the reasons your calf muscles may cramp is because you have an extra 40-50% of blood volume in your system which... read more

Pregnancy Priorities

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Written by: The Pregnancy Center
"Pregnancy Priorities" is an article we contributed to for Fitpro UK in their Spring magazine. Many thanks go to Jo Cordell-Cooper from Tasmania, Kylianne Farrell from Karratha WA, Sam Kirker from Queensland and Michelle Scott from Perth WA, for helping contribute to this article. Pregnancy-article.pdfDianne also did a Pregnancy Priorities Podcast with Jane Waller Director of Fitpro when she was over in Western Austra... read more

5 Skincare Essentials For Pregnant Wo...

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Written by: Mia Taylor
Being pregnant is often considered a blissful state, but some pregnant women would disagree as pregnancy can often be uncomfortable and exhausting. But, there are ways to make your nine months better, and one of them is making sure your skin has everything it needs. Besides your regular skincare routine, you should also implement other, equally healthy tips, so for that reason, here are some skincare (and also self-care) essential... read more

Helpful Sleep Accessories for Pregnan...

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Written by: The Pregnancy Center
Learning how to sleep with a big bump on your belly can be quite an adjustment, and all of the bodily changes and raging hormones that come with pregnancy certainly don’t help either. Even in the early trimesters of your pregnancy, you’ve probably noticed yourself urinating more frequently throughout the night, or feeling stuffy even though you’re not sick. You’re not alone, and there are a ton of helpful s... read more

What is a prolapse?

Written by: The Pregnancy Center
A prolapse is the name used when the organs in your pelvis (your uterus, bladder and/or bowel), drop down into the vagina instead of sitting in their normal position. This can cause a heaviness, dragging or aching type of feeling in the vaginal area, which often feels worse at the end of the day, and better in the morning or after lying down. Some women also notice lower abdominal aching and backache due to having a prolapse. A bu... read more

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