Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Certain foods carry an increased risk of food poisoning, while others contain toxins that are best avoided during pregnancy. Learn which foods to cut out or limit to reduce the risks to your developing baby.
Fruit and vegetables in your pregnancy diet
Fruit and vegetables are a vital part of a healthy pregnancy diet. Discover ways to include the quantity and variety of fruit and you need for your baby’s optimum development.
The importance of vitamin K for you and your baby
Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. It is important to make sure you have enough to provide for you and your baby during pregnancy, and that your baby receives vitamin K supplementation at birth.
Carbohydrates, and their importance during pregnancy
Carbohydrate foods provide essential fuel for both you and your baby during pregnancy. It is important for energy, feeling full, and fibre, to ensure you consume enough good carbohydrates during pregnancy.
Pregnancy nutrition and your baby’s immune system
Nutrition during pregnancy is likely to influence an unborn baby’s developing immune system and their risk of developing an allergy later in life.
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy
Gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can impact you and your baby’s health. Learn what is the appropriate and healthy way to manage your weight.
Folic acid in pregnancy
Gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can impact you and your baby’s health. Learn what is the appropriate and healthy way to manage your weight.
Superfoods in pregnancy
Learn which superfoods, or nutrient-dense foods, to include in your pregnancy diet to support your baby’s development and future health.
How much should you drink each day during pregnancy?
Learn what and how much you should be drinking each day to stay well hydrated during pregnancy, for the benefit of you and your unborn baby.
The importance of iodine in pregnancy
Iodine contributes to your baby’s normal cognitive development during pregnancy. Learn the importance of iodine and how to include it in your diet.
Coronavirus frequently asked questions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has shared the most frequently asked questions around the Coronavirus and pregnancy, breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
Understanding LCPs: Omega 3 and Omega 6
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two types of essential fatty acids. They play an important role in baby development during pregnancy. Learn about their benefits here.