http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au Pregnancy Information and Resources Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:03:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many pregnant women become concerned that carrying a baby means they will not be able to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight. Of course, pregnancy is a time of great physical change and it is important that weight gain occurs to accommodate the growing foetus and prepare the body ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/risks-during-pregnancy/safe-exercise-walking-during-pregnancy/ Do you know what to expect from each of the three trimesters? Here is an overview of each with the common signs of pregnancy trimesters one, two and three. Weeks one to 12: Pregnancy Trimester One The first and most prominent pregnancy symptom is a missed menstrual cycle. You may see pinkish ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/pregnancy-signs/which-pregnancy-trimester-is-which/ Even women who have had several pregnancies before have questions about childbirth. Healthcare professionals are the best source of answering your questions, regardless of how common or minute your concern may seem. Here are a few of the most common pregnancy questions: Pregnancy Question #1: How much weight is healthy for ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/first-pregnancy/pregnancy-faq-pregnancy-questions-answered/ There are two main different types of pregnancy classes, including exercises classes and childbirth preparation classes. Exercise classes Engaging in exercise during pregnancy is a perfectly healthy way for a woman to enjoy her pregnancy. It can be fun and stress relieving to join exercise classes as they enhance a healthy pregnancy ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/first-pregnancy/different-types-of-pregnancy-classes-explained/ Unfortunately, nausea during pregnancy is a natural part of life and an unavoidable part of pregnancy in many cases. Nausea during pregnancy occurs most throughout the first trimester or first four months of pregnancy. The conditions and symptoms do vary between women, with some experiencing more vomiting in the morning whereas ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/risks-during-pregnancy/the-truth-about-nausea-during-pregnancy/ Exercise is highly recommended for pregnant women as it helps prepare the body for the demands of a changing body and labour. The most popular exercise routines for women include swimming and brisk walking as well as special yoga classes, tai chi and pilates. One of the lesser-known exercises that ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/risks-during-pregnancy/abdominal-exercise-during-pregnancy/ Expectant mothers can benefit from maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy. There is a range of nutrients and supplements pregnant women can incorporate into their diets to maximise their health and the health of their baby. Iron is a very important nutrient when it comes to diet during pregnancy. Expectant ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/risks-during-pregnancy/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-during-pregnancy/ Yoga during pregnancy has many benefits. Apart from being a good exercise for any one to perform, yoga is especially good for pregnant women as it can be safely performed throughout the entire pregnancy. Yoga for pregnancy has many different poses that can be modified as the pregnancy progresses. Poses ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/work-and-pregnancy/yoga-during-pregnancy/ There a number of ways you can improve your lifestyle to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy. They include improving your sleeping patterns as well as avoiding certain substances. Improve your sleeping habits To have a healthy pregnancy you should take a close look at your sleeping habits and assess whether there ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/risks-during-pregnancy/tips-on-having-a-healthy-pregnancy/ Most women continue working after falling pregnant despite the changes they are going through. Thankfully, there are many ways you can tweak your lifestyle to reduce to inconveniences of working and pregnancy. Here are some tips: Eat three to five healthy meals a day as well as a range of ... http://www.duringpregnancy.com.au/work-and-pregnancy/time-saving-tips-for-working-and-pregnancy/