We cover important aspects of food and nutrition in pregnancy including food safety issues, getting the right nutrition and the use of alcohol in pregnancy.
Pregnancy: Food and Nutrition
Calcium in pregnancy
Calcium – an essential nutrient in pregnancy Calcium is important for bone strength. Generally, the calcium needs of the baby…
Folate in pregnancy
Folate is a B vitamin which women require in increased amounts during pregnancy – to assist with cell division in…
Iron in pregnancy
Iron requirements increase in pregnancy due to the needs of the growing baby and the mother’s increased blood volume. Iron…
Nutrition in Pregnancy
When you are pregnant it is often a time when you stop and consider a number of lifestyle factors to…
Preconception care
This article explains preconception care and explains what you can do before conception to prepare and care for your baby.