Pregnancy & Parenting Blog

Exercises to Relieve Nerve Pain from Sciatica During Pregnancy

Sciatica in pregnancy causes a sharp, burning, or shooting pain from the lower back through the buttock and down one leg. Specific stretches and exercises bring safe, meaningful relief.

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Managing Temperature Fluctuations and Night Sweats in Pregnancy

Pregnancy raises your body temperature by about half a degree Celsius and significantly increases heat production. Night sweats and hot flashes are a direct result - and very common.

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Why Your Feet Grow During Pregnancy and If They Will Return to Normal

Up to 70% of pregnant women report their feet getting longer or wider during pregnancy. For many, this change is permanent. There are real biological reasons why it happens.

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Coping with Forgetfulness and Pregnancy Brain

Forgetting words mid-sentence, losing your keys three times a day, and blanking on names you have known for years - pregnancy brain is a documented, measurable effect of pregnancy hormones on cognition.

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Managing Mobility Challenges with Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pelvic girdle pain affects 1 in 5 pregnant women. It ranges from mild discomfort to debilitating pain that limits walking. Early physiotherapy makes a real difference.

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What You Need to Know About Severe Itching and Cholestasis

Mild itching from stretched skin is normal in pregnancy. But intense itching on the palms and soles, especially at night, may be obstetric cholestasis - a liver condition that needs monitoring.

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How to Distinguish Between Round Ligament Pain and Preterm Labor

Sharp, stabbing pain low in the abdomen during pregnancy is usually round ligament pain - harmless and very common. But certain signs point to preterm labour and need urgent attention.

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Protecting Your Teeth from Pregnancy Gingivitis and Bleeding Gums

Up to 70% of pregnant women develop pregnancy gingivitis - swollen, bleeding gums caused by hormonal changes. It is treatable, and good dental care in pregnancy protects both you and your baby.

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Dealing with Numb Hands and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy

Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and wrists is very common in pregnancy. It is usually carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by fluid retention pressing on the median nerve.

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Dehydration vs Gestational Diabetes and Why Pregnancy Makes You Thirsty

Pregnancy increases your fluid needs significantly. But extreme, unquenchable thirst - especially with frequent urination - can be an early sign of gestational diabetes and should be checked.

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When Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy Becomes a Concern

Feeling short of breath during pregnancy is common - your lungs are working harder and your growing uterus is pushing them up. But some causes of breathlessness need urgent attention.

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Understanding the Beating Sensation in Your Stomach During Pregnancy

A rhythmic beating or pulsing feeling in your pregnant belly is almost always harmless. It is usually your own aorta, your baby hiccupping, or occasionally you feeling the baby's heartbeat through the wall of the uterus.

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