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 […]

What is morning sickness? And how do you avoid it?

Scientists have long debated what causes morning sickness, and with up to 80 per cent of pregnant women suffering some symptoms it’s worth knowing what you can do about it. For most pregnant women morning sickness is like a brief gaunt on The Good Ship Lollipop, queasy, unsettling, but transient in nature. As for myself, […]

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.

12 foods your children shouldn’t eat

Want to give your kids a diet that meets their high nutritional demands and keeps them healthy? Well, what you don’t give them to eat is just as important as what you do.