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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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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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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
given a placebo between weeks 19 and 21 of pregnancy.The study also looked at the development of the babies once they had been born. It found that there was a 60% reduction in slow development of brain function and language skills in babies whose mums
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Low-fat yoghurt in pregnancy could be bad for your baby
By Kimberley Smith on 19/09/2011 13:47:40
More chance of asthma and allergies for your child if you choose the low-fat option in pregnancy
Mums-to-be keeping an eye on their pregnancy diet may be surprised to hear that low-fat yoghurt might be worse for their unborn baby than the regular kind.Though probiotic yoghurts have been linked to a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, the lower fat
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ADHD linked to eating pesticides on fresh foods in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 20/08/2010 13:38:58
Fruit and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before being eaten by pregnant women as they often contain a pesticide linked to ADHD in children
During pregnancy, you should take extra care washing your fresh foods as they may have insecticides on them that a new study has linked to the development of ADHD in children.The study measured the levels of pesticides such as organophosphate
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Pregnant women should eat more fish
By Kimberley Smith on 01/06/2010 13:51:02
Women should be allowed to eat more than 2 portions of oily fish a week during pregnancy
-3 fatty acids essential for brain function and development.The researchers are planning to appeal to the Food Standards Agency and the Government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition to ask them to reconsider their advice.The reason
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Caffeine in pregnancy link to smaller babies
By Kimberley Smith on 21/05/2010 13:17:09
Mums-to-be who drink more than 6 cups of a coffee a day have smaller babies with lower birth weights
Pregnant women who get through 6 or more cups of coffee a day have smaller babies throughout pregnancy, a Dutch survey has found. Compared to mums-to-be whose caffeine intake was less than three cups, babies were shorter and weighed slightly less
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Green tea not so healthy in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:37:02
Mums-to-be advised to limit green tea as it may prevent the benefits of folic acid
, the importance of folic acid to foetal development means you should only drink it in small amounts during pregnancy. The chemicals in the tea also make it harder to absorb iron so if you’re susceptible to aneamia it may be worth giving it a miss.Some other herbal
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Pregnancy supplements unnecessary?
By Kimberley Smith on 07/07/2010 15:25:24
Encouraging mums-to-be to take vitamins is not needed, says nutrition expert
The recommendations for mums-to-be to take vitamin supplements during their pregnancy are unnecessary, claims nutrition expert Professor Maria Makrides. She claims the pressure on mums is due more to money-making plans from the supplement industry
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