Sleep in the third trimester, honestly
Latest, Pregnancy, Lifestyle
Heartburn at midnight, hips that ache, a bladder with opinions. What actually helps in the last months, and why side-sleeping is advised.
NHS
2 mins read, published
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8 articles
The tidy 28-day circle in the textbook describes almost nobody. Here is what actually happens, and which part moves when your cycle changes.
NHS1 min read
Moving your body while pregnant, without the fear
Pregnancy, Lifestyle
How much activity is recommended, what suits each trimester, and the signs that mean stop and get checked rather than push through.
ACOG1 min read
Why sleep falls apart in perimenopause
Menopause, Lifestyle
Night sweats, 3am wakefulness, a mind that will not stop. What is behind it, what helps, and when to ask about treatment.
NICE Guidelines1 min readA brutal month at work, a bereavement, months of bad sleep — all can delay ovulation. What is actually happening, and when a late period needs checking.
NHS2 mins read
Before you start trying: the boring, useful checklist
Pregnancy, Lifestyle
Not the nursery. The handful of things worth sorting out in the months before you try to conceive — most of which take one appointment.
NHS1 min read
Your pelvic floor after birth deserves more than a leaflet
Postpartum, Lifestyle
Leaking when you sneeze is common, and common is not the same as something to live with. What helps, and when to ask for a referral.
NICE Guidelines1 min read
Preparation is the difference between being dismissed and being taken seriously. How to use a short appointment well, without apologising for taking it.
NHS2 mins read
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