Managing iron-deficiency in pregnancy with a healthy diet

Mild iron-deficiency, or anaemia, in pregnancy is a relatively common condition as your blood volume increases by almost 50 percent. This means that more iron is needed to make extra haemoglobin to help transport oxygen around the body. Symptoms of iron-deficiency in pregnancy Fatigue Weak nails Shortness of breath Pale pallor Weakness …

Manage your morning sickness with a healthy diet

Morning sickness effects about 90% of women at some point during pregnancy and is attributed to the changing levels of the hormone human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in the bloodstream. Morning sickness is made worse by dips in blood sugar levels, as well as deficiencies in magnesium, zinc and vitamin B6. See articles …

Which are the safe foods for pregnancy?

This list doesn't include all foods the safe foods for pregnancy, as it would be far too long. Instead we have concentrated on supplying a list of foods that you might not be very sure about. Cheese All hard cheeses are safe in pregnancy, even if made with unpasteurised milk - including …

Pregnancy superfoods

Getting the right nutrients in your diet when pregnant is really important. Not just for your health, but for the healthy development of your baby. We asked Rosie Letts, a nutritional therapist at Bump and Beyond Nutrition to put together a list of pregnancy superfoods - foods that are packed …

Foods to restrict in pregnancy

Do you know which foods to restrict in pregnancy? There are certain foods that are not particularly good for you or your baby during pregnancy, and should be consumed in small amounts. Caffeine It is considered safe to consume a maximum of 200 mg of caffeine daily. High levels of caffeine in …