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  • Posted Apr 27, 2023

    Walking with care

    By Active Dorset

    You can still enjoy and benefit from walking if you're pregnant or living with a long term health condition or post-surgery. Read this blog to discover some great ideas to support you.

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  • Posted Oct 8, 2018

    Pregnancy and smoking

    By LiveWell Dorset

    Smoking during pregnancy can be harmful for both mum and baby, so protecting them and you from cigarette smoke is one of the best things you can do for their health and yours.

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  • Posted Oct 8, 2018

    Pregnancy and alcohol

    By LiveWell Dorset

    Professional Health advice for pregnant mums about drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

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  • Posted Oct 8, 2018

    You and Yours

    By LiveWell Dorset

    Pregnancy is a time when many women start thinking more about their health, for themselves as well as their baby.

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  • Posted Oct 8, 2018

    Weight loss after pregnancy

    By LiveWell Dorset

    Don't worry if you feel like it's taking a long time to feel like yourself again. It takes time.

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  • Posted Oct 8, 2018

    Being active during pregnancy

    By LiveWell Dorset

    Exercise is not dangerous for your baby – there is some evidence that active women are less likely to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour.

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