Nutrition in pregnancy

More Nutrition in pregnancy

Food and drink safety

What cheese can I eat during pregnancy?

Some cheeses are more likely to grow bacteria which can harm your unborn baby. Our dietitian explains which cheeses are safe, and which ones you'll have to miss out on, while you're pregnant.

Alcohol during pregnancy

How much caffeine can I have in pregnancy?

Is it safe to drink alcohol during pregnancy?

Is it safe to drink coffee during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy recipes

Eating well: 17-20 weeks

Salmon with pine nuts and lime is a quick and easy dish to cook. It's healthy too! It contains omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium and iron, all important nutrients during this stage of pregnancy.

Non-alcoholic drinks for pregnancy

Eating during your working day

Vegetarian recipes for pregnancy

Eating well: 0 to 8 weeks

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Healthy eating in pregnancy

Diet for a healthy pregnancy

Now that you're a mum-to-be, it is important to eat well. We have advice on which foods to eat more of and which to avoid, as well as vitamins, diets, treats and healthy weight gain.

Folic acid in pregnancy

Is a vegetarian diet safe in pregnancy?

Can vitamin B6 relieve morning sickness?

Top pregnancy cravings

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Healthy weight gain

Weight gain in pregnancy

Your baby only accounts for around one third of the weight you will gain in pregnancy. So what about the rest? Find out how your body will change and how you can control your weight in pregnancy.

I’m overweight and I’ve just found out that I’m pregnant. Should I try to lose weight for my baby’s sake?

How many calories a day do I need while I’m pregnant?

Parents' tips: coping with weight gain during pregnancy

Pregnancy weight gain estimator

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Ramadan and pregnancy

Fasting in pregnancy

How can I cope with working while fasting?

Will fasting cause me to miscarry again?

I'm newly pregnant and feel very sick. Should I fast?

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