Top tips for enjoying Christmas food when pregnant

Let's face it, life's too short not to tuck into Aunt Bessie’s trifle at Christmas. You’re eating for two after all? Whilst we all know that this is plainly not true, there’s no harm in having a little bit of what you fancy at Christmas. As your baby grows, however, your …

Spiced parsnip soup

This is a delicious and warming parsnip soup for a cold winter's day. We've kept the spice mild, in case you are someone who suffers from heartburn, with spicy food in pregnancy. Dash of oil 1 x onion 3 x large parsnips 750 ml vegetable stock 2 teaspoons of mild …

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 …

Benefits of exercise during pregnancy

There are many benefits of continuing exercise during pregnancy. One thing to remember, though, is that you should have reasonable goals and expectations. Why should I exercise when pregnant? Pregnancy is NOT a time to try to reach peak fitness levels. But it is a time to maintain good fitness levels!Β Some of …