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More folic acid needed to prevent birth defects

More folic acid needed to prevent birth defects

Birth defects, such as spina bifida, may be greatly reduced...

Coronavirus and pregnancy: How to protect yourself and your baby

Coronavirus and pregnancy: How to protect yourself and...

Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Label detective: Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol

Label detective: Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol

The current law says it is voluntary to put pregnancy...

Mum’s nuts!

Mum’s nuts!

Mums-to-be who eat more nuts during the first trimester of...

Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development

Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development

University of Otago researchers have recently found a clue as...

Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol coming

Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol coming

Warning labels about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy...

Coffee in-utero may alter child growth

Coffee in-utero may alter child growth

Exposure to moderate to high caffeine levels while in the...

Eating for two! Nutrition in pregnancy

Eating for two! Nutrition in pregnancy

Your guide to eating and staying healthy when pregnant. Finding out...

Eating for pregnancy

Eating for pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy, it can often seem as...

Gestational diabetes: What it means for you and your baby

Gestational diabetes: What it means for you and...

Is diabetes during pregnancy caused by eating sweets? Kaye Foster-Powell...

Fertility and diet

Fertility and diet

Thinking about trying for a baby? What you both eat...

Exercise during pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy

If you've always been active, pregnancy is no reason to...

Protein and pregnancy

Protein and pregnancy

Protein needs are higher during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. When...

Stopping the weight gain: Eating for two

Stopping the weight gain: Eating for two

Gaining weight is an essential part of pregnancy, but too...

Meals and snacks during pregnancy

Meals and snacks during pregnancy

Your body needs certain nutrients even more when you're pregnant....

I’m pregnant: What can I eat?

I’m pregnant: What can I eat?

It can be a challenge to feel confident with your...

Pregnancy problems?

Pregnancy problems?

From nausea to weight gain to food safety; there's a...