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Whether you’re hoping to use solely self-help techniques or want the option of drugs, it’s useful to know what pain relief is available in hospital…
What could be nicer than a relaxing beauty treatment when you’re pregnant? We provide the lowdown on treating yourself to spa days, massages and facials when you have a bump.
You had one down to a fine art but then the goalposts changed. Here’s how the pros (AKA parents) manage when one becomes two…
How can you decompress, recalibrate, refresh, when you can’t even find the energy to press mute on the TV remote? Just one more round of CBeebies…
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As an employee, do you get leave for your pregnant partner's scan appointments? How much time off will you get with the baby? Here’s your guide.
You could fit into your daily routine some strengthening exercises where it can make a massive difference - your stomach and pelvic floor. Here's how.
Read about the causes and how to reduce the discomfort of pelvic, hip and back pain in pregnancy.
Heard it discussed but still feel in the dark? Here are the answers to the most common questions about depression in pregnancy and after birth.
Find out what perineal massage is and how it might work to help you avoid a tear or episiotomy when you give birth.
During birth, the area between the vagina and anus (the perineum) needs to stretch a lot and it might tear. Here we find out more about perineal tears.

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