What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy – in most cases it disappears after the baby is born. You are normally screened for gestational diabetes between weeks 25 and 28 of your pregnancy, and if you are diagnosed with it, don’t be alarmed as there are ways it can be effectively […]
Starting solids – calcium and your baby

Are you confused about starting solids? Here are some tips and some facts about calcium requirements for babies and young children. Like every parent before you, you want to be sure you’re doing everything to help your baby grow strong and healthy. While breastfeeding or giving your baby formula, the baby’s diet is reasonably simple. […]
Nutrition and food safety during pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body is working extremely hard to grow a new life within you. With the added workload comes greater nutrition and food safety needs to support your body, and to give your baby the optimum start to life, during this time. Pregnant women need extra vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to help the baby develop. […]
Is yoghurt safe when pregnant, breastfeeding and starting solids?

It can be confusing to work out which foods are safe when pregnant, breastfeeding, or starting your baby on solids. It seems that everywhere you turn, someone is saying “No! You can’t eat that while pregnant!” or “Are you sure your baby won’t be affected through your milk?” or “Can you really give them that […]
Back to school: the 5 key nutrients your kids need

Here are a handful of key nutrients to focus on when meal planning and some ideas on ways to strike the right balance between nutrition and kid-friendly foods.
8 essential nutrients to include in a vegan diet for children

It is definitely possible to raise a healthy and happy family on a vegan diet, but meal planning and careful consideration to these key nutrients should be given in consultation with a health care professional who’s tracking your child’s growth and development.
5 ways to boost your child’s immune system this winter

Here a five tips that can help boost your children’s immune systems and better prepare them to fight infections and viruses this winter.