Written by mayur | 26 August 2009
Posted in pregnancy

Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. And it's no wonder. You're gaining weight. You're walking in a new way. Your hormones are relaxing the joints and ligaments throughout your body.

But you don't have to grin and bear it. Often, you can treat — or prevent — back pain during pregnancy with simple self-care strategies or complementary therapies.

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Written by mayur | 31 July 2009
Posted in pregnancy

Expectant mothers who are obese are much more likely to suffer from minor complications such as heart burn and chest infections during pregnancy, a study suggests.

Research by the University of Edinburgh found that obese mothers-to-be were nearly 10 times more likely to suffer from chest infections.

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