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Hair care during pregnancy

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your hair thicker or thinner. Learn about these changes and whether you can dye hair while pregnant.

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Pregnancy at week 15

By week 15, your baby may be able to respond to sound and light, while you are gaining weight and your skin and hair are changing.

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Cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Find out what cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding.

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Head lice

Head lice are tiny insects that bite the skin and feed on blood. Use our step by step guide to help you treat and prevent head lice infestations for you and your child.

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Things to avoid during pregnancy

From alcohol to house paints, there are a few things you should avoid during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should avoid during pregnancy.

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Common myths about pregnancy

Here are some of the most common myths you might hear about being pregnant.

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Acne during pregnancy

Acne is a common skin condition that usually begins during adolescence. During pregnancy, acne is likley to flare up during the first trimester.

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Conception and fetal development

Discover the journey of conception and fetal development. Learn about your baby’s development milestones at each month during your pregnancy.

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Changes to your skin during pregnancy

As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will resolve after you give birth.

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Pregnancy at week 23

By week 23, your baby is practising to breathe in the womb and you might be experiencing some incontinence.

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