5 fascinating facts from the womb

5 fascinating facts from the womb

The growing baby is a big sleeper. The brain needs a lot of energy to form. They spend the day sleeping, but from the 26th week on, they begin the cycle of sleep and wakefulness. At most, they spend 20 minutes awake every hour. If you are a girl, at around week 20 you...
Which foods? Which trimester?

Which foods? Which trimester?

1st trimester Ideally should be taken before you conceive and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. Folic acid reduces the risks of neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida. You should take a supplement of at least 400mcg daily throughout your pregnancy as it’s...
E-Directory

E-Directory

Trusted, sources of online information and books on pre-pregnancy and pregnancy health  Pre-pregnancy   www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-pregnancy/planning-for-pregnancy-tool – pre-conception health assessment...
Nutrition and lifestyle matters

Nutrition and lifestyle matters

Supporting precious early days. Checklists for the First 1000+ Days Promoting health of mum and baby from the very beginning. Reducing risk of complications in pregnancy, during labour and your child’s risk of health issues including obesity and allergies. Expert-led...
Early life nutrition – A healthy start

Early life nutrition – A healthy start

Early life nutrition refers to nutritional exposures prior to conception and during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. These exposures have an important influence on quality of life and health into adulthood. Recommendations for nutrient intakes and the need for...