Pregnancy Clinic
Did your pregnancy dreams include visions of a neat rounded belly, and little kicks that made your heart flutter? While it's true that pregnancy has its share of wonderful moments and experiences to cherish, it also has a raft of less than fabulous pregnancy symptoms - including many you'd rather not discuss in public and many you'd probably like to forget (which you will, by the way, since forgetfulness is another symptom).
There are pregnancy symptoms you expected (like morning sickness – which also arrives in the evening) and symptoms you almost definitely didn't (like constipation, nosebleeds and bleeding gums). It's probably reassuring to know that you're not alone suffering these ailments - you're actually joining millions of other expectant women who are also wading their way through a different selection of pregnancy complaints. But it also helps to have some tried and true remedies at your (swollen) fingertips that will allow you to navigate around the majority of pregnancy grumbles.
Work
Returning to Work If you take your full leave entitlement and the date you confirmed with your employer for returning has not changed, you do not need to give any further notice. However it is good practice to get in touch towards the last two months of your leave just to reconfirm your intention. If you decide you do not wish to return to work, your period of notice will be as stated in your regular contract (usually one or three months).
Pregnancy Life
Eating out when you're expecting
Grabbing some time together as a couple during pre...
Travel
When is good to travel during pregnancy?
If you are planning to travel overseas when you ar...
Pregnancy Life
When will my bump show?
For many women, there is a certain excitement abou...
Pregnancy Health
Morning sickness
Nausea, especially in the early weeks of pregnancy...
Pregnancy Health
Having sex during pregnancy
Unless there is an overriding medical concern when you are expecting, intercourse can be an important way for you and your partner to continue your personal bond as you face the uncertain but exciting challenge of impending parenthood. However, tiredness, hormonal changes and physical discomfort can be reasons why sex might not always been on your agenda.
Pregnancy Health
Finding a pregnancy photographer
Many women like to celebrate their pregnancy with something special, like an album of photographs either charting their changing body, or with one photo session in late pregnancy and one session with their newborn baby.
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