Pregnancy Guides
Longer-form guidance on the questions that come up most during pregnancy — from which supplements to take, to managing morning sickness, to how to eat safely at home and out. Each guide draws on NHS recommendations and current evidence.
Caffeine During Pregnancy: The 200mg Guide How much caffeine is actually safe during pregnancy, what counts toward your daily limit, and where caffeine hides in foods and drinks you might not expect.
→ Eating Out During Pregnancy How to navigate restaurants, cafés, and takeaways safely during pregnancy — what to order, what questions to ask, and how to enjoy eating out without anxiety.
→ Eating Well in Pregnancy as a Vegetarian or Vegan How to meet the increased nutritional demands of pregnancy on a vegetarian or vegan diet — the nutrients to pay close attention to, the best plant-based sources, and when supplementation is essential.
→ Fish and Mercury During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe Fish is one of the best foods for pregnancy nutrition, but mercury content means portion limits matter. A clear breakdown of what to eat freely, what to limit, and what to avoid entirely.
→ Food Safety at Home During Pregnancy How to reduce your risk from Listeria, Salmonella, and Toxoplasma through safe food handling, storage, and cooking — practical guidance for everyday home cooking during pregnancy.
→ Iron-Rich Foods for Pregnancy Why iron needs increase so much during pregnancy, the best food sources, and simple ways to boost how much your body actually absorbs.
→ Morning Sickness: What to Eat When Nothing Sounds Appealing Practical food advice for managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy — what helps, what to avoid, and how to keep eating well when your appetite has disappeared.
→ Pregnancy Supplements: What You Need and What You Don't A clear guide to which supplements are recommended during pregnancy in the UK, which are optional, and which to avoid — including folic acid, vitamin D, iron, and omega-3.
→ Weight Gain During Pregnancy: What's Normal and What to Expect A clear guide to healthy weight gain ranges during pregnancy, what affects them, and how to approach eating well without obsessing over the scales.
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