Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Headaches during Pregnancy
Headaches are often a sign of an imbalance in the body. The cause could be digestive, hormonal, stress-related or due …
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Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Heartburn during Pregnancy
Hormones released during pregnancy soften the sphincter between the oesophagus and stomach allowing digestive acids and sometimes regurgitated food back …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Incontinence during Pregnancy
An increased desire to urinate is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. For some women it persists for the …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Infertility
Infertility is thought to be present when a couple has been unable to conceive after a year to 18 months …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Insomnia
An inability to sleep deprives your body and mind of a chance to replenish.
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Itchy Skin
As the womb expands and the skin stretches, itchiness is common. If you notice an abnormal itchiness all over your …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Labour
Tension and fatigue tend to increase labour pain. A combination of meditation with breathing techniques and acupressure or reflexology massage …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Lactation
Your body has been preparing for lactation since shortly after conception and some women can express breastmilk from the midpoint …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Malposition of Foetus
From the 30th week of pregnancy onwards your health professional will become increasingly interested in your baby’s positioning in the …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Mastitis
If one or both breasts become red, patchy or very sore, you may have a condition called mastitis. Bacteria that …