Managing anaemia in pregnancy with a healthy diet
Mild iron-deficiency, or anaemia, is a relatively common condition during pregnancy as your blood volume increases by almost 50 per cent. This means extra haemoglobin is needed to transport oxygen around the body, requiring additional iron. To prevent anaemia during...
Reduce your risk of pre-eclampsia with nutrition
Around 10% of pregnant women are affected by a condition named ‘Pre-eclampsia’. This is a serious pregnancy disorder which is primarily caused by problems with the development of the placenta, and it is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, headaches, and...
Managing Oedema, fluid retention, in pregnancy with a healthy diet
During pregnancy, your hands and ankles can swell due to Oedema; a build-up of retained fluid. It is normal for swelling to occur during pregnancy, as our bodies produce almost 50% more blood, plus the additional fluids to meet the needs of our growing baby. However...
Managing gestational diabetes with a healthy diet
During pregnancy, your blood sugar levels can dramatically increase. Your insulin levels often find it difficult to control this spike in blood sugar levels, which can lead to Gestational Diabetes. This issue currently affects as many as 18 in 100 women in England and...