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Everything You Need To Know About Having A Fever During Pregnancy

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Sometimes fever can indicate that you are pregnant which is very normal. But fever during pregnancy is something you should be aware of. Unless your ultrasound baby scanning services says everything is fine, if you have a fever during pregnancy, you should immediately contact your doctor. Here is everything you need to know about fever during pregnancy. Causes Of Fever During Pregnancy There are several conditions that can cause a fever during pregnancy. These are: • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) • Gastrointestinal viruses (Stomach flu) • Influenza, also known as the flu • Upper respiratory infections, more commonly known as a cold • Food poisoning Some serious causes are: Listeria Commonly caused if consumed contaminated or expired foods, listeria can affect badly due to a weakened immune system in a woman during pregnancy. If this condition is left untreated, it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and other major complications . Chorioamnion...

5 Exercises You Can Do If You Are Pregnant During This Lockdown

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Worried about not getting anything done in the lockdown? We understand it’s a really hard time for everyone, especially if you are pregnant. The only way you can go out of the home is when you go to visit Leicester ultrasound baby scan clinic for an early scan or fetal health scan. But staying active during this time is also very important. So, here are some light exercises that you can do during this lockdown if you are pregnant. Kegels Kegels are recommended for women of all ages, especially for a pregnant woman. If a woman is in her second trimester, she can try this exercise involving squeezing and relaxing the muscles around her genitals. This helps in promoting pelvic health and prepare a woman for labour and delivery. Doing up to 5 sets of Kegels every day can also prevent the problem of indigestion which is very commonly experienced during pregnancy. Relaxed Belly Breathing This deep breathing exercise works like a meditative exercise as you gr...

6 Health Benefits Of Herbal Teas During Pregnancy

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“As much as you can eat healthy, it's also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.” - Kristin Chenoweth Health is vital during pregnancy. As much as it is important to get a prenatal scan from an ultrasound baby scan clinic, other little things are important too for your health. One such thing is herbal teas. Herbal tea is not something that is absolutely necessary for you, but as you are not allowed to have coffee during this time, herbal tea can prove to be useful. There are several benefits to drinking herbal teas. Stay Hydrated Other than water, there are other things to drink to keep yourself hydrated in your normal life. But since due to pregnancy, you are forced to give up caffeinated drink , herbal tea is a good way to stay hydrated. It always feels good to drink something tastier than water. Get Nutrient Benefits There are several kinds of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can actually benefit the body duri...