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What To Eat To Conceive
Saturday 25th February 2017
From eating a nutrient-rich diet to taking key nutrients in the form of supplements, what you eat can play an important role in increasing your potential to conceive. Discover the benefits of a balanced diet for both you and your partner, and which foods to include to…
Foods To Avoid When Trying To Conceive
Friday 24th February 2017
Nutrition and lifestyle choices can influence your chances of conceiving and your baby’s development once you do become pregnant. In fact, nutrition at this critical stage can also have an impact on your developing baby and their long-term health. For these reasons, you and your partner may wish to pay special attention to your conception diets, and find alternatives for the…
Learning Language In The Womb
Tuesday 21st February 2017
When babies begin to hear the world around them, the most important sound they’ll discover is their mother’s voice. This familiar noise will calm and soothe them and lays the foundation for their social and emotional development, language and…
40 Weeks Pregnant
Thursday 16th February 2017
By the time you're 40 weeks pregnant, your baby is fully developed and ready for birth. Their nutrition will then be reliant on your own diet via your breast milk, so it’s important to maintain the healthy eating habits that have been beneficial throughout pregnancy. Learn why foods rich in LCPs (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids) are an essential part of a healthy breastfeeding diet, and how to get them. Week 40: Ready to say hello? Over the last 40 weeks, your baby has grown from a single cell to a well-developed, unique and beautiful little person with a world of potential within them. “At birth,…
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Understanding the early signs of pregnancy Maybe your period’s late or your boobs are sore – whatever the signs, you really think you might be pregnant. So what do you do? Here’s our guide to finding out for sure if you’re pregnant, what the early signs of pregnancy are, and working out what to do first! Noticing the early signs of pregnancy You may notice the early signs of pregnancy as little as within one week of conception. Most early pregnancy symptoms occur within the first four weeks and may include: •A late…
7 Weeks Pregnant
Tuesday 14th February 2017
During week 7, your baby’s arm buds are emerging and flat, paddle-like hands are forming. Iodine supports your baby’s growth at this time. Discover which foods contain this mineral, and why you may want to ask your doctor about taking a daily iodine supplement. Hands are…
Folic Acid in Pregnancy
Monday 13th February 2017
Folic acid supports your baby’s earliest development, making it a key nutrient for your first trimester of pregnancy. Learn what it does, how much is recommended, and which foods can help to increase your intake to reduce the risk of neural tube problems. Folic acid – protecting your baby’s future health Even before you know you’re pregnant, folate, or folic acid in its manufactured form, is doing its job of supporting your baby’s development. It plays a significant role in…
Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy
Sunday 5th February 2017
If your pregnancy is straightforward and your doctor or midwife has given you the go-ahead, you can carry on exercising and even start a new routine. Studies now show that it is, in fact, highly beneficial for expectant mums to exercise, or get Active for 2. But there are some guidelines to bear in mind which aim to protect the health of you and your…
Pelvic Floor Exercises in Pregnancy
Sunday 5th February 2017
Your pelvic floor has an important role to play during pregnancy, birth and post-birth. A strong pelvic floor can support your baby and your bladder in pregnancy, help rotate your baby’s head during labour, and help prevent prolapse and stress incontinence once your baby is born. So if you’re starting to get Active for 2 by exercising in pregnancy, it’s well worth including pelvic floor exercises in your routine. What is my pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a set of muscles attached to the base of your spine at the back, and your pubic bone…
Pregnancy Exercises: Benefits, Facts & Stats
Saturday 4th February 2017
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are well documented. Numerous studies demonstrate a positive effect on both an expectant mum’s health and her baby’s health – to…
Exercising Safely During Pregnancy
Saturday 4th February 2017
Research shows that exercise in pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial to both you and your baby – yet information on what’s safe and what’s not can be confusing and outdated. Experts now agree that if your pregnancy is uncomplicated and your midwife approves, you can continue to exercise, take up something new…
26 Weeks Pregnant
Saturday 4th February 2017
In your 26th week of pregnancy, your baby is entering a stage of significant physical growth and brain development. Your balanced diet should include good sources of the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCP) DHA to support this rapid brain development. Entering your third trimester in week 26 As you enter your third trimester in week 26, your baby measures around 23cm from head to bottom and weighs roughly 2lbs. Their spine is now becoming stronger, providing the support needed for their growing body. Meanwhile, the lungs continue to mature in preparation for life outside the…
