Posts tagged pregnancy nutrition
5 Tips For Boosting Iron In Pregnancy & Postnatally

Pregnancy can be tiring - even more so if your iron levels are low. Low iron can leave you with less energy, exhausted, or feeling short of breath. So boosting your iron through food can be really helpful - to feel better and help prevent anaemia.

Here's some tips to boost your iron gently.

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Managing food cravings & aversions in pregnancy

Often food cravings and/or aversions are often one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. You know when you start to feel weirdly nauseous at the thought of a morning cuppa, or you *really* need to eat salt and vinegar crisps for breakfast (cornflakes no longer cut it!)

While pregnancy is not the time to be watching your weight, you do need to be mindful about what you are eating and keep a really good supply of nutrients, vitamins and minerals both for you and your baby too. Here's some great tips on how to manage them and have a more positive pregnancy and food experience.

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What Is A Placenta? 10 Amazing Placenta Facts

Every mother is likely aware that a placenta goes hand in hand with pregnancy. Even if you don't know much about what a placenta does, you likely understand that a placenta plays a pretty important role for the baby, since it's right there in the womb with your developing baby.

But do you know what a placenta really is or how amazing they are? Well read on and find out more about the amazing placenta.

Here are 10 amazing facts about the placenta:

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Pregnancy SUMMER Treats

When you are pregnant you want eat the best food you can, as of course you are eating for both baby and yourself. We're told not to eat too much sugar or processed food (good advice) but often we crave something sweet, and something chocolatey (or is that just me?!) .

So here's a couple of delicious and super simple recipes to keep the cravings at bay.....

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