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 Night work linked to increased risk of late pregnancy loss
Women who work fixed nighttime hours during pregnancy but not those who work rotating shifts are more likely to suffer a miscarriage, reports a study in the November 2004 Journal of Occupational and E..
 Buying and using home exercise equipment
The advantages of buying and using home exercise equipment
If you’re trying to get into the fitness habit while pregnant, a well-chosen quality exercise machine can make it much easier to keep your n..
 10 things not to worry about during pregnancy
Worrying may be as much a part of pregnancy as the proverbial cravings for pickles and ice cream, but here are a few worries you can scratch off your list right away.
1. I’m worried that my morning..
 Pregnancy stress busters
In a perfect world, every mama-to-be would automatically be granted a nine-month exemption from workplace stress, relationship snafus, and other anxiety-making situations. Since that’s not likely to h..
 10 things to know about your pregnancy
1. If you wait for every possible labour symptom to kick in before heading off to labour and delivery, you’ll end up giving birth on your bathroom floor.
While you may be afraid of embarrassing yours..
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 Weight training during pregnancy
The benefits of weight training during pregnancy
Weight training strengthens and tones your muscles and helps you build stamina, which you’ll need during labor and delivery. One good way to do that i..
 How to tell your boss you’re pregnant
You kicked your coffee habit weeks ago, but your boss still hasn’t clued into the fact that you’re pregnant. Still, it’s only a matter of time before she hears the news from someone else, and you’d li..
 Sleep deprivation for pregnant women
Sleep tight?Sleep deprivation is a pregnancy rite of passage for most mothers-to-be. Studies have shown that 97 per cent of women in their third trimester report waking up at least once during the nig..
 Mom’s stress guide: pregnancy and birth
You planned your pregnancy carefully, upping your intake of folic acid, kicking your nicotine habit, and abstaining from alcohol the moment you started trying to conceive. So now that the pregnancy te..
 Simple stretches for pregnant women
These eight stretches will enhance your flexibility, prevent your muscles from tightening, and make you look and feel great.
Use them after a workout as a way to cool down, or just when you need to r..
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