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Aqua-aerobics during pregnancy 'eases childbirth pain'
Exercise during pregnancy has been the subject of much debate. Now, a new study has revealed that doing aqua-aerobics could ease the pain of childbirth.

Researchers have found that a course of water aerobics classes not only reduces the amount of pain-killing medication women request during labour but also makes it easier for women to give birth.

According to them, it's probably the stress-busting effect of aqua-exercises that helps.

"We've shown that the regular practice of moderate water aerobics during pregnancy is not det...

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Friday , 21 November '08

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Friday , 21 November '08

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Thursday , 20 November '08

Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: US study

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Thursday , 20 November '08

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Attractive couples make attractive daughters, not sons

Attractive couples hand their good looks down to their daughters, but have little impact on whether their sons are handsome.
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