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Copyright 2005 Raymond KellyThere are many benefits for women who wish to exercise through their pregnancy. Exercise can:·Increase energy levels ·Help prevent feelings of discomfort, clumsiness, and unattractiveness ·Improve circulation, reduce swelling and formation of varicose veins in the lower legs ·Help tone muscles allowing the body to return to its pre-pregnancy state much faster ·Improve posture, so less back acheThe major concerns of training whilst pregnant are:·Foetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen for the baby) ·Foetal hyperthermia (internal temperature gets too hot) ·Reduced carbohydrate supply to the foetus (baby doesn't get enough food) These should only be concerns if
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Dealing With Common Pregnancy Complaints
Pregnancy is not without its side effects. During pregnancy your body will undergo many hormonal changes. These hormone fluctuations can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms including: nausea, fatigue, bloating and fluid retention and mood swings.
What's a pregnant woman to do? Believe it or not, there are many changes you can make to your diet that will help minimize many of the common pregnancy complaints you are having.
Nausea/Morning Sickness - This is one of the more common complaints pregnant women have, particularly during their first trimester. Many women find that sipping on some
fizzy soda water with fresh squeezed lemon often helps reduce nausea. Ginger tea is also another well known remedy for nausea and morning sickness. If you are still not feeling better, an extra 10 to 25 milligrams of vitamin B6 is often just enough to help ease nausea. You can take a supplement or try foods rich in B6 such as lean meats, fish and avocados.
Edema - Most women swell a little during pregnancy. The best thing you can do to ease swelling is drink more water. You may think you are already drinking too much, but in all reality you probably aren't. Some women find that wearing compression hosiery can also help reduce fluid retention. Some women also find that a little extra calcium/magnesium can help combat fluid retention and bloating.
Fatigue - Exercise is often the best way to get rid of pregnancy induced fatigue. Even if you think you are too tired to work out, you'll find you feel much better after exercising. Eating six small meals per day will also help energize you. Be sure you also consume foods rich in iron to prevent anemia, a common cause of fatigue in pregnant women.
Mood Swings - Mood changes are almost inevitable during pregnancy due to rampant hormonal fluctuations. Be sure you get plenty of rest to help combat fatigue that can contribute to mood swings. You might also consider supplementing with essential fatty acids, which may be beneficial for reducing anxiety and depression.
Don't forget above all else that most of the symptoms of pregnancy are just temporary, and before you know it you will be back to your jubilant, pre pregnancy self!
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Article by Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy For You And Your Baby And Lose Weight After Pregnancy" - visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.com for more on a range of pregnancy health issues
All pregnant women will agree that the first few months of
pregnancy are unpleasant, to say the least. You may experience
morning sickness, swelling in the legs and ankles, abdominal
pains and cramps,
heartburn, constipation, fatigue, bladder problems,
and a myriad of problems in between. The goal of this
article is to help you deal with these issues and feel better.
Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is probably the most common of the pregnancy
symptoms. Don't be fooled; morning sickness nausea will come at
any time of the day, not just in the morning. To help prevent
nausea in the morning, wake up slowly. Try eating some plain
crackers or
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Beverley Brooke
Orleans County Vermont birth records
Nine months of pregnancy seems an eternity when you get that
little pink positive on the test stick. In this day and age, we
no longer have to wait until we start having symptoms of
pregnancy, which can start as late as 8 or 10 weeks for some.
Instead, we have pregnancy tests that will determine a positive
just days after conception. This can make the pregnancy journey
seem even longer!
While you are growing, suffering morning sickness and anxiously
awaiting the new addition to the family, here are a few ways to
memorialize your pregnancy; both for yourself and to pass along
to the child in the future.
Write It
If
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For many women the greatest pregnancy fashion challenge comes
when choosing a work wardrobe. Depending on what you do, and the
confines of any corporate dress policies, finding the right
clothes to suit your professional image can drive you to
distraction.
But dressing great while you're pregnant doesn't have to be a
challenge. With just a little forethought and some extra
shopping time, you can quickly and easily pull together a
stylish and polished look, without spending a fortune.
It begins by shopping with an open mind, while keeping to the
following basic guidelines.
1. If you stick to solid colors and similar fabrics you can get
away
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