Managing high blood pressure in pregnancy with a healthy diet

High blood pressure is one of the most common pregnancy problems women encounter. If you get high blood pressure in pregnancy you will have one of two types: Chronic hypertension, this is when you already had high blood pressure before you became pregnant Pregnancy-induced hypertension (also known as gestational hypertension), …

4 top tips to get you ready for your baby’s arrival

It can often feel like there are a million things to do to get ready for your babies arrival. But are they all necessary right now, or can some of those jobs wait? We've picked a couple of things that will take the pressure off those early days - and …

3 important times to take vitamin D supplements

Sunshine is our best source of vitamin D, but we often don't get enough due to lifestyles that keep more and more of us inside. If you are pregnant, this can lead to problems for you and the baby - but also beyond pregnancy if healthy levels aren't maintained. Whilst …

Nutritious and delicious homemade stock

Homemade stock, is nutrient-dense, incredibly easy and inexpensive to make. There is no comparison to the store-bought versions which often contain MSG or other chemicals and which lack gelatin and some of the other health-boosting properties of homemade broth. In selecting the bones for your stock, look for high quality bones …

I’ve had my baby. When can I exercise again?

So you’ve had your baby and you are now ready to return to exercise. You want to regain your body and pre-pregnancy fitness levels...but wait! You need to return slowly and gently, and ideally in a dedicated postnatal exercise class that takes into account all the changes your body has …