Your nutritional needs increase during pregnancy. Some of these nutrients are difficult to obtain in adequate amounts from plant foods, however careful planning and supplementation can ensure your nutritional needs are being met. Learn more in this article.

In this article you will find out what a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is, the difference between CGM and fingerpick testing, why CGMs are not commonly offered to women with gestational diabetes (GDM), and some research into the use of CGMs in pregnancy.

If you are pregnant, you have likely heard you should avoid hummus (and other tahini products). Why is this the case? What is the food safety risk? Are there ways to safely include this nutritious food in pregnancy? Read on to find out some answers…

Wondering what the best prenatal supplement is? Unfortunately there is no 'one size fits all'. This is because we all have unique dietary needs based on what we eat, our genetics and our current nutritional status. So what should you be looking out for when choosing a supplement to suit your needs?

Breastfeeding and postpartum often go hand in hand with nutrition depletion. In this article, Georgia discusses her ongoing breastfeeding journey with her 18 month old, and how she’s trying to maintain energy and avoid that flat feeling.

Samantha Craddock, Physiotherapist and mum of three energetic boys, shares her knowledge on women’s health during pregnancy and postpartum.

This fermented tea is touted for it’s health benefits…but is kombucha safe to drink in pregnancy? It is a controversial topic with very minimal research. By learning more about this drink you can make an informed decision for yourself.

When you find out you’re pregnant this often comes with one downside - instant morning sickness. A personal take on dealing with nausea, while diving into some of the research and tips to deal with it.

Surfing no longer became the term I would use to describe the feeling of being in the ocean, on a wave, or by the sea. It embodies so much more now, all because I have come through fiercer, stronger and more aware in the water after giving birth to my baby girl, Floriane.

No one wants to give up cheese, right? Not only does cheese taste delicious, but it provides us with protein, calcium, natural fats, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc and iodine. Last time I checked, these are all essential nutrients for pregnancy. So why the hesitation when it comes to cheese?

This word ‘wholefood’ comes up a lot in the nutrition world. But what does it actually mean? It’s got nothing to do with eating the whole food as opposed to half…sorry!

Prepare for the unexpected. I’d been told this several times throughout my pregnancy. As a first time mum I had an idea of what I wanted as a birth experience and did my research: Minimal intervention, drug free, natural as it comes, at my local hospital in Margaret River….you get the idea.

I spent 9 months preparing for a VBAC. Gratefully, I was accepted into the Wollongong Hospital MGP program and despite my issues delivering my first child (which ended in an emergency caesarean), my wonderful midwife was supportive of my decision to try for a natural birth.