Why is it important to eat well after birth?
The three months after your baby's born are commonly known as your fourth trimester. Focusing on eating well after birth, or during the fourth trimester is really important. It will help your body recover from birth, restore hormonal imbalances and replenish depleted nutrient stores - this is especially important if β¦
Delicious oats
Oats are really good for you during pregnancy. Firstly, they are a complex carbohydrate which means they will keep you fuller for longer. But they are also full of fibre, iron, B vitamins and loads of other nutrients which are good for you and your baby. Try one of these β¦
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-deficiencyΒ in pregnancy
Fatigue
Weak nails
Shortness of breath
Pale pallor
Weakness
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