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Pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition
Pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition Presented by Kate Levins, HelloFresh In this talk, you'll receive tips and tricks on how to save time by making nutrient dense snacks and meals that will nourish and fuel the body; how to boost breast milk supply; and find out about the importance of good gut health in pregnant and new Mums. This Bupa Parenting Insights talk is given by Kate Levins Ross, a Nutrition Consultant from HelloFresh.…
How to change your baby’s future in the first 1,000 days
New, ground-breaking research from the University of Queensland has highlighted just how vital the first 1,000 days is to your baby’s development. From conception to approximately two years old you have the power to set your baby on the best path for their future development and growth. The research has delved into how parents’ lifestyle are affecting children from the womb to the playground. The findings are changing how parents perceive their health and the affect it will have on future…
4 tips to optimise your health during pregnancy and postpartum
Looking at your nutritional intake is important to optimise your health during pregnancy and postpartum. Below are my top 4 tips regarding nutrition in pregnancy and postpartum. You need around 200-300 extra calories per day during pregnancy. The saying, "eating for two" is, unfortunately, a myth however, pregnancy creates extra need for certain nutrients, including iron, calcium, iodine and many vitamins. In a healthy pregnancy diet I recommend including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat or…
Nutrition during pregnancy: key vitamins, minerals and macronutrients
Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting time for you and your family. During this time, what you eat plays an essential role in the development and health of your baby. While all nutrients are important, there are a few key nutrients that we focus on during pregnancy due to their important roles in foetal development. Folate Folate is a type of B vitamin involved in the development of your baby’s neural tube which happens very early on in pregnancy. As well as getting folate through…
Postpartum Recovery Essentials Checklist
The journey of pregnancy and birth can take a toll on mothers both physically and emotionally. Aside from vaginal discharge, perineal tearing, and other postpartum problems, mums may also experience baby blues or depression. Along with having an understanding environment, it also helps to have proper nutrition, enough rest, and support wear to minimise discomfort and pain. To guide you, these are some must-haves for you to promote faster postpartum recovery: Labour Prep and Postpartum Recovery…
Pregnancy Health and Self Care
When you’re pregnant you are literally growing another human – how amazing is that? Every time I am caring for a pregnant mama this still astonishes me. As women we are pretty incredible. It’s important to take care of your health during pregnancy so that you can feel your best and support your growing baby. In this article I share how you can support your health during pregnancy and some of my favourite self-care strategies. Nutrition In pregnancy it is really important to have a good look at…
Taking care of YOU when you're pregnant
When you’re pregnant you are literally growing another human – how amazing is that? Every time I am caring for a pregnant mama this still astonishes me. Women are pretty incredible. It’s important to take care of your health during pregnancy so that you can feel your best and support your growing baby. In this article, I share how you can support your health during pregnancy and some of my favourite self-care strategies. Nutrition In pregnancy it is really important to have a good look at your…
A Midwife’s Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition
In early pregnancy it is really important to have a good look at your diet so you can ensure all of your nutritional needs are being met. This is important for both your health, and also your baby’s health. Pregnancy creates extra need for certain nutrients, including iron, calcium, iodine and many vitamins. You also need around 200-300 extra calories per day during pregnancy. What foods should you include in a healthy pregnancy diet? • Fresh fruit and vegetables • Meat or meat substitutes •…
Nutrition – what your baby needs
No matter how much new information researchers discover about infant nutrition, the fact remains that breast milk has always been, and will continue to be, the perfect way to feed babies. Breast milk contains all the nutrients, fatty acids, antibodies and immune properties babies need to grow. It also changes and adapts over time, adjusting its fat and nutritional balance to meet each baby’s individual demands for growth and maturity. One myth about breast milk is that it can become too weak…
A few things you may not have expected in the days before birth
The last few weeks of pregnancy are such an exciting time, but sometimes it can feel like you’re waiting forever to meet your little one! There are many physical and emotional changes happening in the last few weeks and days before your baby arrives. While these changes may come as a surprise, they are very normal and are a sign that your body is getting ready for birth. In this article I discuss some of the changes that may occur in the weeks and days before birth so that you can feel…
How to successfully combine breast and bottle feeding
Whether you plan on combined feeding from the start, are going back to work or just want to add some flexibility to your routine, there are many benefits of having a baby that can bottle feed as well as breastfeed. 'Although it might sound simple enough, bottle rejection is a common issue that many mums and bubs struggle with, particularly if bub is exclusively breastfed for the first six months’ says NUK spokesperson Midwife Cath. Here are our top tips on how to transition from breast to…
Mastitis Prevention & Treatment
Although the natural act of breastfeeding has so many benefits for both Mum and baby, learning this new skill can present as a challenging time and among the most common support Bubba Mumma's seek, is to overcome the condition of mastitis. Mastitis affects up to 30% of lactating mothers and is a common contributor to the cessation of breastfeeding. 75-95% of cases occur within the first 12 weeks post birth, as your body is still adapting to the milk supply needed to nourish your baby. Be…
9 science-backed strategies to encourage fussy eaters to try new food
If your child is a fussy eater, and mealtimes in your home feel more like a battleground than quality family time, you may take heart in knowing you aren’t alone. In fact, almost 50% of parents identify their pre-schooler as a fussy eater. Whilst it can be frustrating, exhausting and even overwhelming for parents who find themselves constantly worrying about whether their child is getting enough to fulfill their nutritional needs, what many of us don’t realise is that it is entirely normal.…
