Nutrition
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Don't eat for two
The amount of food a woman consumes during pregnancy shouldn't increase substantially. You might be surprised at just how little you should increase your food intake.
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Soft drinks linked to premature birth
Women who drink a lot of sweet sodas during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth prematurely, a new study suggests.
Your pregnancy diet
You pregnancy diet needs to be good for the health and well-being of both you and your baby.
Listeria hysteria
What is your attitude towards eating and drinking while pregnant? Do you take the risk with listeria foods? Do you continue to drink and, if so, how much?
The healthy baby diet
So, now you're eating for two. Pregnancy means a nutritious diet is even more vital to give your baby the best start in life.
Pregnancy power salad
Quick to make, contains protein in the form of tuna and eggs, carbohydrates (and protein) with the canned beans, and a serve of the all-important five vegetables.
Folic acid to remain voluntary
Folic acid in bread will remain voluntary, the Government has announced.
Feeding the bump
Diet is one of the most important factors during pregnancy, but more importantly, it's something you can have complete control over. Get some tips on feeding your bump
Caffeine and birthweight
Pregnant women should keep consumption of coffee, tea and cola to a minimum.
Folate fortified bread back on table
The debate over the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread is back on the table, with feedback sought on a discussion paper.
Low folate linked to autism
In a new study of California mums, women whose children had autism recalled getting less folic acid through food and supplements early in their pregnancies than those whose kids didn't develop the disorder.
Healthy eating habits
Nutritional status of both parents prior to conception can influence the health and well-being of your baby and its chances of optimum health throughout life.
Small amounts of caffeine may not impact babies
A baby's sleep may not suffer just because her mum likes a daily cup of coffee, a new study suggests.
How to make a brainier baby
Feeding babies the right foods is a recipe for increasing their intelligence, say scientists.
Pregnancy diet rules may confuse
Strict dietary guidelines for expectant mothers may cause confusion about what is and isn't good to eat
You are what your mum ate
The behaviour and experiences of our parents and grandparents can affect the traits they pass on to us, possibly changing everything from our emotional wellbeing to our susceptibility to disease and obesity.
Pregnancy diet affects baby's DNA
What you eat during pregnancy will shape your child's metabolism: study.
Vegan checklist for pregnant women
Elizabeth Lambert gives us the vegan checklist for pregnant women.
Pregnancy cravings
Food cravings are experienced by many women throughout pregnancy, and can include virtually anything. However there are some fairly common cravings shared by a majority of women!
We are what our mothers eat
Eating for two when pregnant may make an unborn child obese, researchers warn.
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