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A Guide to Low Back Pain in Pregnancy

Are you one of the 50% of women who suffer from low back pain (LBP) in pregnancy? Well, as that percentage demonstrates, you’re not alone! Many expectant mothers suffer significant discomfort throughout their pregnancy because of back pain or lower pelvic pain.

14 May, 2021
6 min read

Is It Safe to Garden When Pregnant?

Gardening during pregnancy can be a great way to stay active whilst getting some of that much needed fresh air and sunshine. Oh, and of course, a colourful garden is a sure-fire way to cheer you up each day! But there are often concerns about gardening during pregnancy, stemming from stories about toxoplasmosis, harmful insecticides and the dangers of exercise whilst pregnant.

29 April, 2021
6 min read

How to Survive Stress Whilst Pregnant?

t’s natural to be feeling stressed while pregnant - your body is going through a lot of changes and you can end up being bombarded with lots of contradicting advice or worrying about every symptom you feel. In fact, this last year has been the complete opposite of stress-free, which has left many women asking how to survive stress whilst pregnant. Just remember that these are unusual times and if you are feeling tense, anxious or even mildly stressed during your pregnancy right now it’s to be expected.

13 April, 2021
7 min read

Can I have a massage while pregnant?

It’s National Complementary Therapy Week right now, which raises the question – are complementary therapies safe during pregnancy?

What Treatments can I do?

The short answer is yes and, whilst massage is one of the safest, there are a whole range of other complementary therapies that are safe for you too.
Of course, you need to check with your doctor before you embark on any therapies like homeopathy, massage or acupuncture, but generally they are non-invasive therapies and therefore low risk in pregnancy.

28 March, 2021
9 min read

Pregnancy diet: Best and Worst Foods in Pregnancy

You may be feeling overwhelmed by all the pregnancy diet myths and rules that you hear about on the internet - just what can you eat during pregnancy?!

Since it's National Nutrition Month right now, we’ve decided to cut through the chaos with some simple information.

11 March, 2021
8 min read

Is drinking coffee safe during pregnancy?

There are always a lot of rumours surrounding the things that you can or cannot consume during pregnancy, and one that particularly breaks hearts is that pregnant women should avoid coffee.

01 March, 2021
5 min read

Your Hospital Bag Checklist made easy. Plus win a personalised Hospital Bag!

Research has shown that only 5% of births actually take place on their due date.

So even if you still have a while to go it might be a good idea to start getting your hospital bag checklist together – at least two weeks early is a standard suggestion, but with all the planning involved we suggest you begin preparing your checklist way before that.

17 February, 2021
7 min read

Best maternity activewear for pregnant mums in 2021

Don't let worries about your workout wardrobe put you off, because keeping active can help with labour, overall health of you and your baby, and getting back into shape post birth.

The body works hard whilst pregnant so it's important to find pieces that work just as hard for you!

04 February, 2021
6 min read

How To Keep Yourself Fit During Pregnancy

Even with social distancing and lockdown measures in force, December was probably a time to let your guard down and treat yourself to a few extra chocolates, mince pies and other Christmas goodies (yeah, we skipped the bit about bubbly – that’ll have to wait until Christmas 2021).

14 January, 2021
6 min read

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