Including enough of this essential fatty acid throughout pregnancy, especially during the final trimester, may optimise your child’s future IQ.
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The Role of Seafood in Reducing Preeclampsia Risk
Omega-3 fat is an essential fat that plays important roles in promoting your health and wellbeing throughout life. During pregnancy, this polyunsaturated fat looks after the health of not only the mother but also the unborn child, by reducing the risk of preeclampsia.
The Importance of Calcium in Pregnancy
Consuming enough calcium plays an important role in promoting health and wellbeing through all stages of life, but is especially important during pregnancy.
Promote optimal brain development of your child by including seafood during pregnancy
Give your baby a head start. Promote optimal brain development of your child by including seafood during pregnancy.
Seafood during pregnancy and postpartum
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The importance of seafood during pregnancy and adequate omega-3 fat during pregnancy cannot be underestimated. Omega 3 fat plays a vital role in the development of the eyes, brain, and neurological pathways of your child. In addition to this role, a 2020 study showed that women […]
Fish during pregnancy – Debunking the common myth
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are not alone if you feel uneasy about eating fish during pregnancy. The good news is fish and seafood are still on the menu during your pregnancy! Seafood contains many important nutrients like iron, protein and omega-3 fatty acids which support the health and growth […]
Iodine. The mineral you need to know about
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you know why your body needs iodine? It is an easy mineral to miss but it plays many important roles in your health. From the moment life appears as a foetus, iodine is vital. It supports normal growth and development of tissues and the central […]
