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Retention of fluid in the ankles |
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Usually develops towards the latter half of one's pregnancy. Sometimes one even has to buy a bigger size shoe. Walking regularly will promote circulation and bring relief. Elevate the feet when possible. Placing a pillow underneath your mattress at the bottem of the bed will help to reduce the swelling of the feet. Foot massages from your husband at the end of a long working day normally gives great relief. Wear low comfortable shoes. |
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Many woman hope for a labour that is short and sweet, but it is different for every mom. Some are quick, others progress over many hours or even days. There are also those that may stop and start for no obvious reason. Once labour is established, a first time mom usaully takes about 12 to 14 hours to deliver her baby. After the first born baby, your body is more prepared for childbirth, so labour on average would be about 7 hours. |
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Itching skin is fairly common in pregnancy. This is due to the skin being streched, as well as hormonal changes. Your skin may also be more sensitive than normal, so avoid highly perfumed skincare products and use a gentle washing powder for your clothes. Wearing loose cotton clothing may also help, as well as the application of a cream containg calendula. |
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Loss of weight after pregnancy |
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Breast feed, breast feed, and breast feed!!!!!
Eat well and breast feed, which helps with weight loss and also get your stomach into shape.
Take walks with your baby in the pram for an hour every day.
Watch out for too many celebratory sweets, cakes, etc. during visits from family and friends, and rather follow a balanced diet. |
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Learn to relax during pregnancy |
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Relaxation is more than just physically resting. It is quite possible to rest , but mentally you may still be thinking about things to do, so mentally you are still on the go.
It's important for you to "switch off”
Tension is known to increase pain so the ability to relax mentally as well as physically will certainly assist you in coping when the big day arrives.. |
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Many woman wish for a labour that is short and sweet, but it varies for every mom.
Some are quick, others progress over many hours or even days. There are also those that may stop and start for no obvious reason. Once labour is established, a first time mom usaully takes about 12 to 14 hours to give birth. After baby number one your body is more prepared for childbirth, so your labour on average would be about 7 hours. |
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Itching skin is fairly commen in pregnancy. It is due to the skin being streched as well as hormonal changes. Your skin may also be more sensitive than normal,so avoid highly perfumed skincare products and use a gentle washing powder for your clothes. Wearing loose cotten clothing can help, as well as a cream containg calendula. |
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From about 36 weeks you may have a sudden urge to clean out all your cupboards. This means that your "nesting instinct" has now set in.
You will also want to shop for groceries for the next three months and fill your freezer.
Pre- preparing some dishes to freeze beforehand is a good idea, to compensate for those "bad evenings" once your baby is born
At 40 weeks your baby is likely to arrive at any time.Your labour may start with any one of the following signs:-
- A show, but true labour may still take a day or two.
- Your waters break. Please go into hospital straight away to be checked by the midwife or your doctor
- Painful rythmic contractions. Wait until these contractions last longer than 35 seconds, and are approximately 3 minutes apart.
Always endeavour to have a positive mind and look forward to the birth of your baby. |
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Retention of fluid in the ankles |
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Usaully develops towards the latter half of your pregnancy. Sometimes one has to, temporarily, buy a bigger size shoe.
Steps to be taken to alleviate fluid retention:
- Walking regularly will promote circulation and bring relief.
- Elevating the feet.
- Placing a pillow underneath your mattress at the bottom of the bed assists in controlling of the swelling
- Foot massages from your husband at the end of a long working day gives great relief.
- Wearing low comfortable shoes
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