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Eat your fish!
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/02/2006 01:18:29
Eating fish during pregnancy can improve fetal brain development, a Harvard study claims.
Eating fish during your pregnancy can enhance fetal brain development.In a study, the babies of mothers who ate fish regularly showed signs of having better memories and levels of concentration than other infants.However, babies of mothers who had
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Eat your greens to cut baby allergies
By Susie Boone on 02/03/2010 01:32:39
Lots of vegetables and citrus fruit during pregnancy may reduce the risk of your baby developing allergies
Pregnant mums may lower the risk of their baby having allergies by eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit, Japanese scientists have found.Green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit and vegetables and fruit high in beta-carotene (generally those
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Omega-3 in pregnancy could prevent postnatal depression
By Lorna Bremner on 13/04/2011 12:57:59
A pregnancy diet rich in oily fish could reduce your risk of developing postnatal depression
Eating oily fish during pregnancy could help to prevent new mums developing post-natal depression (PND), according to new research. The omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, have been linked to lower levels
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10 super foods for breastfeeding mums
By Kimberley Smith on 20/03/2012 16:17:05
Breastfeeding’s best for your baby’s growth and development – find out what you can eat to make it even better
SpinachDark green leafy veggies are great for boosting your iron and protein levels from a non-animal source. Veg such as spinach, broccoli and brussel sprouts contain non-animal proteins that your body needs to produce breastmilk. Plus, they’re also a good source of fibre.More o...
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Pregnancy multivitamins with Omega-3
By Susan Lawson on 11/09/2006 09:51:37
Sanatogen's ProNatal multivitamin now comes with Omega-3 capsules to enhance your intake of valuable nutrients for your baby's brain development.
A few months ago we published a story about the link between eating fish in pregnancy and the benefits to your unborn baby. Brain development of the fetus (and then in the child into the toddler years) has been found to gain from the pregnant mother
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Multivitamins in pregnancy cut chance of having underweight baby
By Sara Mackenzie on 23/04/2010 15:00:44
A new study of London mums-to-be suggests vitamins can help both mum and baby
critical time for development of the foetus.”Dr Louise explained further, “Of course a good diet during pregnancy is important for a healthy pregnancy, but for those who do not have a good diet, multivitamin and mineral supplements will help to reduce
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Low folic acid levels in pregnancy linked to hyperactive children
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 04/05/2010 15:05:05
Study suggests there’s a connection between not getting enough folic acid in early pregnancy and hyperactivity
the development of unborn babies’ brains, reports the website Food Product Design.The study looked at 100 mums-to-be in early pregnancy, taking blood samples to measure folate levels, and then followed them for 8.75 years. The mums noted their child’s behaviour
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Vitamin supplements in pregnancy don’t protect against asthma
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:16:35
Taking vitamins C and E doesn’t help to prevent respiratory illnesses in your baby, suggests new research
supplements in pregnancy to prevent your child developing asthma. A better approach may be to stick to a healthy diet that ensures all the essential vitamins and minerals are covered.“Pregnant women are bombarded with advice on how to safeguard their child
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Fish oils in pregnancy may prevent early birth
By Kimberley Smith on 20/10/2010 12:31:00
Fish oils found to have no impact on brain function of baby (or mum-to-be!) but may reduce premature births
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may help babies reach fullterm, according to new findings. However, the research suggests that fish oil has no effect on your mood or your unborn baby’s development.The study of 2,000 women in Australia found
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Pregnant women told Vitamin E could prevent asthma in children
By Liz Jarvis on 15/03/2010 15:18:12
Eating grains and cereal could reduce risk, study finds
between an antenatal diet low in Vitamin E and the rise of the respiratory condition in the UK.Professor Graham Devereux said: 'We have found evidence that a maternal diet low in foods containing vitamin E - for example, grains, nuts and and cereals
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