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Love your pregnant body bump

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Anonymous, 29 May 2009 11:49

At a stretch ‘As your bump grows, your skin will stretch by up to 400%, which can cause stretchmarks,’ says John Knowlton, a skin consultant working with Bio-Oil. ‘Your skin can stretch only so far before its building blocks – collagen and elastin – break down causing tears, which leave scars under the surface,’ says John.‘You can help to prevent ...

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Love your pregnant body bump

At a stretch ‘As your bump grows, your skin will stretch by up to 400%, which can cause stretchmarks,’ says John Knowlton, a skin consultant...

  • In: Pregnancy > Looking good

Your legs and feet during pregnancy

Changing shape Your legs may swell up, particularly in the third trimester. P&b’s complementary therapy midwife Sarah Noble explains, ‘The extra weight makes it harder...

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How your skin changes during pregnancy

No-glow zone? ‘The hormonal changes in pregnancy means your skin usually calms down,’ explains GP Catti Moss. ‘Blood flow through your body increases, so more...

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20 things you can get away with when pregnant

1 Eating a whole tub of ice cream without feeling greedy. 2 Wearing flat shoes even when you’re meant to be dressing up for a...

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How your looks will change in pregnancy

Blotchy skin toneThe Solution: Your skin can turn blotchy when hormones kick in, but foundation can be too heavy and mask that pregnancy glow, so...

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Your new pregnancy beauty regime

Take a morning shower An ever growing bump can make your body feel sluggish and heavy, so give it a pick-me-up first thing by taking...

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How to buy a maternity bra

Your breast tissue is very delicate during pregnancy and will grow and change, so you need to buy a bra that gives you proper support....

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How to stay a healthy weight during pregnancy

Britain is a nation obsessed with weight – on one hand, an increasing number of us are developing eating disorders such as anoexia and bulimia,...

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Stretchmarks myths

True or false? Stretchmarks are related to diet True!Piling on the pounds means your skin has further to stretch – so it’s definitely worth swapping...

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Feel sexy during pregnancy

You can keep feeling foxy, have a great body image, pamper yourself and have lots of sexy times too! Here are our tips for, ahem,...

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