What causes leg cramps during pregnancy ?

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It is not uncommon to experience leg cramps and restless legs during pregnancy, particularly in the 3rd trimester. Many pregnant women experience some form of muscle spasms in their legs, with cramping being more frequent whilst sleeping. Leg cramps during pregnancy may be caused by the following : Additional weight gain of pregnancy Changes in…

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Mammojo, quality breastfeeding friendly active wear.

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Want to get active post birth but struggling to find the gear supportive enough to exercise in, functional enough to breastfeed in and stylish enough to leave the house in?  You are not alone… Melita Shirley is a mother of 2 lovely little boys…with another bub due this month and co-founder of Brisbane-based Mammojo, a…

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy and why?

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There are some foods you should not eat when you’re pregnant because they might make you unwell or harm your baby. Make sure you know the important facts about which foods you should avoid due to the risk of listeria and toxoplasmosis. If in doubt, the best foods to eat are freshly cooked or freshly…

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Fabulous Favourites – May

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  Here are a few fabulous things I discovered this month … BetterBump Bars  are a low GI maternal and lactation bar, meaning that they have been specifically designed to meet the needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women. BetterBump Bars contain galactogogues which are nutrients that promote lactation and boost milk supply.BetterBump bars offer good, clean, healthy eating with extra…

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