The Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

Most women are excited when they learn that they are pregnant, and much has been written about the need to take extra good care of your body at this time. Read on to find out more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A woman may choose to drink for a variety of reasons. She may need to reduce stress in her life and feels a drink can help her relax. If she’s a teenager, she may also feel peer pressure to both drink and have sex. Unfortunately, some women are addicted to alcohol and keep drinking before they realize they have gotten pregnant.

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Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks in Pregnancy

One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape that occur during puberty, sudden accumulation of muscle mass, etc.

Stretch marks can occur just about anywhere on the body that skin-stretching takes place, but the stomach, thighs and belly are especially prone during pregnancy. Heredity has much to do with how prone you are to getting these annoying marks, but there are some things that can help prevent or lessen their appearance:

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Postpartum Massage: Soothe Away New Mommy Pains

photo credit: kruain J&B

Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage.

Post-Natal Massage Therapy

by Caroline Colby

Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet others have to go through many hours of labour.
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