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It's the final countdown -- fast approaching single -digit weeks -- before you get to meet your baby and coo over those tiny fingers and toes. Unfortunately, tiny isn't the word that comes to mind these days. The homestretch can be, well, a stretch. Itchy bellies, achy backs, swollen ankles, hemorrhoids -- you name the annoyance, and some expectant mom probably feels it. The real remedy, of course, is childbirth. But since that option is still a bit premature, we asked an obstetrician, a midwife, and a family practitioner to share their best trade secrets for surviving the common aches and pains of the third trimester. Our experts: Owen Montgomery, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia; Stephanie Lowell, a certified nurse midwife in Phoenix, Ariz.; and. Bruce Bagley, MD, a family-practice physician in Latham, N.Y., and former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Make sure to talk...

Three things to think about before buying a bathroom With summer just around the corner, you may be thinking that some areas of your home could do with a fresh new look. The bathroom is an area that often gets pushed to one side but with a few handy hints and tips you could be on your way to achieving your very own summer spa. One of the main reasons people are hesitant to start working on their bathroom is because they’re unsure of where to start. We asked Buying Guide Specialist at Soak.com, Louise Brown, for some handy hints and tips when setting out on a bathroom revamp. Space One of the first things you’ll want to consider when redesigning a bathroom is the type of space you’re working with. If it’s a small bathroom or cloakroom, you’ll want to look at what space saving designs are available to maximise your area. There are now some really ingenious options available that will help you create a practical bathroom without sacrificing on style. Ideas such as a cl...