When pregnancy is confirmed women start to seek information on keeping healthy. So if you’re asking questions about “what to eat in pregnancy?” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions many mums-to-be ask. Naturally, you want to eat well to provide your growing baby all the nutrients it needs to develop properly.
Healthy eating will give your baby a great start in life and help you avoid pregnancy problems. Eating well doesn’t just mean increasing or reducing what you eat. It’s about eating a balanced diet for you and the baby. In this section we’ve put together information on what to eat in pregnancy, as well as what foods you should avoid and why.
What to eat in pregnancy articles
Coconuts: Tropical Miracle FoodOn a recent holiday to South East Asia, I loved being able to have a juicy fresh young coconut every day as well as feeding the coconut water and young flesh to my 7 month old infant. The nutrient density of coconuts means it has long been revered in traditional cultures as both a food and as a medicine.
Should pregnant and breastfeeding women take iodine supplements?There have been reports in the media recently linking a lack of iodine in pregnant and breastfeeding women’s diets to intellectual problems in their children.
Eating Fish During PregnancyFish is a highly nutritious food and an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, Iodine and the omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrients provide important health benefits to you and your baby when you are pregnant or breastfeeding .
Safe Eating and Drinking Before and During PregnancyThinking about getting pregnant? This article, by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), will provide you with vital information about safe eating and drinking before and during pregnancy.
Eating Organic Food When Pregnant and Breastfeeding-What are the benefits?Considering an organic diet? This article explores the importance of eating organic foods and leading a healthy lifestyle whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.
Listeria and PregnancyThe bacteria that causes Listeria is called Listeria monocytogenes. In pregnancy this bacteria can pass across the placenta and reach the baby, with potentially harmful effects.