Your diet during pregnancy
There are many aspects to consider to ensure you have a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy. Most essential vitamins and minerals can be obtained through eating a variety of nutritious foods.
Early life nutrition
Early life nutrition can be a tricky topic to cover but here are 10 factors from the Early Life Nutrition report describing what may affect and influence your baby and child later in life.
Foods to avoid while pregnant
It is important to watch what you eat while pregnant for the safety of your baby and yourself. Avoid these foods where possible.
Nutrition for breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding is the best option for a healthy baby. Learn more on nutrition for breastfeeding mothers to ensure mother and baby remain healthy.
Folic acid during pregnancy
Folic acid is vital for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis and for protein metabolism, and for the prevention of neural tube defects in the developing foetus during early pregnancy.
Pregnancy vegetarian diet
Planning or experiencing a pregnancy doesn't mean you have to give up a vegetarian lifestyle but it does require a closer examination of your food intake.
Essential Vitamins & Minerals During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can put extra demands on your body's supply of vitamins and minerals. For a healthy pregnancy, a balanced diet including a variety of foods from the main food groups is essential to meet those demands and give your baby the best start.
5 Things You Can Do For Baby While Pregnant
Congratulations, you're expecting! Here are five things to do for baby while pregnant that you may not have thought about.
What Every Pregnant Woman Needs To Know About Junk Food Cravings
Research has suggested that mothers who eat 'junk food' while pregnant may have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high-fat, high-sugar diet by the time they are weaned.
The big 3 of pregnancy supplements
The latest report on early life nutrition lists folic acid, iodine and omega-3 as the three most important pregnancy supplements.
Healthy Pregnancy Diet
If you're trying to get pregnant, read our guide to getting pregnant and find more information about maintaining an healthy pregnancy diet in Kidspot's comprehensive health section. Kidspot New Zealand
Eating For Baby
Eating right during pregnancy is a familiar message- here we dig a little deeper to look at the science that explains why certain foods are recommended.
To Eat Nuts Or Not
If you're pregnant and craving peanut butter on toast, the good news is that it may not be bad for baby after all.
Maternal Diet Matters
More than 60 percent of women within reproductive age are overweight or obese. Find out what you can do to ensure a healthy baby.