What To Expect When You’re Expecting

Can I crack my back while pregnant?You’ve just found out that you’re pregnant and the rush of excitement is often soon followed by a period of panic. What can you do, what should you do and most importantly what is dangerous for your baby while you’re pregnant. It can feel like the recommendations are always changing, and its hard to stay on top of what you can and can’t do. I’ve created a list of commonly asked questions about what you should avoid as well as the fun and magical things you can enjoy with your bump on board.

 If you’re feeling overwhelmed, completely normal for expectant mammas, then finding out if you can take a hot bath to ease that back pain might be the last thing you want to do. I have cataloged the most common, and not so common, things you want the answers to at the click of a mouse.

Don’t trawl through the internet endlessly for answers, you have much better ways to spend your time with your family, work and life commitments. So use our website to find out what is safe to do while you are pregnant. To start you off, I have links to the categories or if you have a specific question type in your keyword and search.

So, whether you’re already a Mom who has a few things to check or you’re a first time Mom who is a little nervous I want you to find your answers quickly and easily. If your answer isn’t here, let me know! It’s likely other pregnant Moms out there are also looking for the answer and I am happy to investigate for you. I love hearing your comments on pregnancy and birth, Good luck with your journey, Em xo

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