Morning sickness normally starts around about Week 6 on pregnancy and can carry on until Week 15 however this can vary throughout the pregnancy period. The cause of morning sickness is the body´s change in hormones and the body´s response to the pregnancy hormone which is very high in the[…]
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Although it isn’t possible to prevent stretch marks all together, these are my top tips to minimise their occurrence. Ensure weight gain during pregnancy isn’t excessive – you can expect to put on 1-2 kg during the first 3 months, and ½ kg a week for the remainder of pregnancy.[…]
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Protein – protein is needed to build tissues, so is essential to healthy foetal growth. Good sources include meat, fish, dairy and some vegetable sources including beans and lentils Starchy carbohydrates – carbohydrate is essential for energy, but too much refined carbohydrate such as sugary snacks and white bread can[…]
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Top 5 Exercises for Pregnancy Squats – a compound, functional exercise to help you stay strong throughout pregnancy. Pelvic Floor Exercises – an absolute must. The stronger and more toned your pelvic floor is, the less chance there is of problems such as stress incontinence or prolapse. Also recovery after[…]
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Super foods are crammed with nutrients. Eating a wide variety of foods from both plant and animal sources is always the best way to eat. Include a wide variety of foods in your diet as standard! Eating locally and seasonally is an excellent way to do this and this is a[…]
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