Fetal development depends on a proper supply of nutrients, including micronutrients in the mother’s bloodstream. Maternal nutrition has a direct impact on their child’s health during adulthood, which may be a major factor…
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Pregnancy usually lasts about 40-41 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period to your due date. During pregnancy and childbirth, you may see and hear lots of different medical terms….
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There is a lot of advice available on Internet for pregnant women to support them to eat well in pregnancy. The body adapts in pregnancy to ensure that calcium from food and drink…
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It is recommended that all pregnant women take a daily vitamin supplement that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid and 10 micrograms of vitamin D in pregnancy. Energy (calories) is needed for the…
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A healthy diet and lifestyle can help you to keep well during pregnancy and give your baby the best possible start in life. This chapter explains some of the things you can do…
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Doctors and midwives in the UK measure the duration of pregnancy from the first day of your last menstrual period, not from the day you conceive. So when you are ‘four weeks pregnant‘,…
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Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to you. But you might be feeling nervous as well. If it’s your first baby, it’s hard to know what…
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Eating a balanced diet is very important. This is especially true during your pregnancy. The foods you eat provide the nutrients that you and your baby need. Eating for two does not mean…
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