Pregnancy & Parenting Blog

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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Tips for Managing Tailbone Pain in the Third Trimester

Tailbone pain in the third trimester is caused by the hormone relaxin loosening the joints around the coccyx. Sitting for long periods makes it worse. Simple changes bring real relief.

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How to Get Your Baby to Shift Positions to Relieve Rib Pain

When your baby wedges their feet or bottom under your ribs, the pain can be constant and exhausting. Certain positions and exercises can encourage a shift.

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Managing a Constantly Congested Nose from Pregnancy Rhinitis

Pregnancy rhinitis is a blocked or runny nose caused by hormones, not illness. It affects up to 30% of pregnant women and can last the entire pregnancy.

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