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Health and lifestyle

Read about how to stay safe during pregnancy, including advice on sleep, flying and lifestyle changes

Health during pregnancy

  1. Avoiding contact with sick people when pregnant
  2. Toxic chemicals to avoid when pregnant
  3. Toxic substances and medical treatments when pregnant
  4. Smoking during pregnancy
  5. Sex during pregnancy
  6. Adjusting to pregnancy
  7. Why you should sleep on your side during pregnancy
  8. Zika virus and pregnancy
  9. Healthy weight gain during pregnancy
  10. Taking medication when you’re pregnant
  11. Vaccines needed during pregnancy

Lifestyle during pregnancy

  1. Beauty products and non medical treatments during pregnancy
  2. Flying when pregnant
  3. Lifestyle changes during pregnancy
  4. Why pregnancy lifestyle changes are important
  5. Working during pregnancy

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