The foundations of a healthy diet for pregnancy and beyond: part two
As you know, there is a lot going on in your body when you're pregnant - your body is adapting to the incredible fact that you're growing a baby! Nutrition plays a huge part in keeping you healthy and supporting your baby's healthy development. But with so many mixed messages β¦
The foundations of a healthy diet for pregnancy and beyond: part one
Fad diets and 'healthy' eating plans hit the internet almost daily, and they often result in people having to stop eating certain food groups - usually carbohydrates and fats! This article, written by Nutritional Therapist Rosie Letts, explains why getting the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats in β¦
Why are my blood sugar levels important in pregnancy?
Learning to eat in a way that keeps your blood sugar levels balanced is vital for your optimum health and functionality. During pregnancy your increased blood supply and levels of certain hormones mean you are more likely to experience dips in blood sugar (energy lows). This makes that balance harder β¦
Changes to your body: the effects of exercise in pregnancy
Your body undergoes numerous physiological and biomechanical changes throughout the nine-month period of your pregnancy.
Circulation
During the first trimester, most expectant mums experience vascular under fill, which occurs when the blood vessels become enlarged to supply sufficient oxygen to your baby, but your blood volume hasnβt changed. This effectively means blood β¦
What are the benefits of different birth positions?
Research shows interventions such as instrumental births and caesarean sections are more likely to occur if women are laid back on a bed during labour. This is one of the reasons the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) advises midwives to encourage women to remain active in labour and birth. It β¦
