Pregnancy Stretch Marks and How to Help Prevent Them

Stretch marks are one of those pesky but perfectly normal, pregnancy side effects that touch approximately 2 in 5 women – particularly during their first pregnancy. Stretch marks develop when the skin is pulled or stretched rapidly or “excessively”. Other than the obvious tummy region, stretch marks can also occur around your boobs, bum and thighs. 
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Baby Shower Ideas: What to Wear

Whether you feel like a glowing mother-to-be, or a swollen, uncomfortable, ‘when will this pregnancy be over’ mumma-to-be, your baby shower is a special event that you will no doubt look back fondly on in years to come. It can be hard to settle on an outfit that proudly flaunts your growing bump, flatters your new curves and above all else, is comfortable. 

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Foods to Avoid When Pregnant

No doubt many of you have read or heard about what foods you should be avoiding in pregnancy. This is to avoid the contamination of listeria. This is a bacteria that can contaminate food thereby causing infection, which can be passed on to the baby, leading to miscarriage or possible stillbirth.
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Pregnancy Exercise – 5 Great Reasons to Jump on It!

We all know the benefits of exercising but during pregnancy is probably one of the most important times to jump on it! Here are 5 great reasons to get moving now. 1. Evidence has shown that exercise helps to develop and maintain muscular strength, flexibility and fitness to carry a pregnancy. 2. Exercise prepares your body for the demands of labour and birth.

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