Nutrition and health...

Most mums-to-be would love to have a healthy, no-fuss pregnancy and one of the key things to consider is your diet. 

The information in this section should help you understand your weight gain, offer some tips on the right pregnancy nutrition and explain the dangers of smoking and alcohol during pregnancy. If you have any questions, just get in touch!

Folic acid

Folic acid helps reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida. The most important time to take it is from a few months before you conceive until the end of your first trimester (12 weeks). During this period, it’s important that you are eating a healthy balanced diet as well as taking a folic acid supplement. You can also include folate-rich foods in your diet such as green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, beans, and peas; and fruits such as oranges. Read more...

Common pregnancy cravings

Is it those wild pregnancy hormones making you think of cheese for the thousandth time? Or is your body actually trying to tell you something? Food cravings are powerful urges to eat something – even if it’s something you may not have previously wanted. Read more...