Pregnancy
Understanding CoQ10 and Its Role in the Body
Managing morning sickness in the first trimester
What are the best iron-rich foods when pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins explained: what to know before and during pregnancy
When you’re preparing for pregnancy, or already expecting, nutrition often becomes a bigger focus. Prenatal vitamins are designed to supplement the diet. They provide specific vitamins and minerals that are commonly recommended during this life stage.
Diarrhoea from pregnancy: understanding your digestive changes
Understanding why pregnancy can sometimes be linked with diarrhoea, what’s considered normal, and when to seek medical advice can help you feel more prepared. In this article, nutritionist Helen Roach shares insights on the factors that may influence digestion during pregnancy.
What to eat when you are pregnant: A simple nutrition guide for every trimester
What should you be feeding yourself – trimester by trimester - to support your body’s changing needs and that of your growing baby?
The role of nutrition in postpartum recovery
The postpartum period, sometimes dubbed the ‘fourth trimester’, is a time of significant physical and emotional adjustment and nutrition can play a crucial role in this recovery process – supporting healing, hormone regulation and overall wellbeing. So ideally what should you be eating in the weeks immediately after giving birth and why?
Expressing breast milk: how much and how often should you pump?
Expressing, or pumping, milk is often a key part of many a new parent’s routine – a way for the baby to get the benefits of breast milk without having to breastfeed directly and for both parents to feel more empowered and in control of their baby’s care.
How pregnancy weeks are calculated: A simple guide
Pregnancy weeks are calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period, not from the date of conception. This method is used because it gives a consistent starting point and helps estimate the due date more accurately. This article explains how this calculation works and why it matters for both mother and baby.
Folate V Folic Acid: what’s the difference and why does it matter?
Whilst folic acid is a nutrient that is increasingly studied and recognised for its role in supporting normal psychological function and healthy cell division, it remains best known for supporting pregnancy
