Feeding and Diet

When pregnant you need to eat well - both in nutrition and volume. As a basic guideline, the following extra nutrients are advised:

• Extra Protein
  Lean meat, poultry, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy.
• Extra vitamin B1
  Peanuts, whole grains, yeast extract, sunflower seeds.
• Extra vitamin B2
  Yeast extract, some dairy.
• Extra folic acid (or folate)
  Sweetcorn, broccoli, asparagus, yeast extract, legumes .
• Extra vitamin C
  Fresh fruit - particularly citrus, kiwi, berries, capsicums.
• Extra calcium
  Dairy, fish, leafy greens, soy products.
• Extra iron (during last 6 months of pregnancy)
  Dark-green leafy vegetables, red and other meats, legumes, whole grains.

How Much is Too Much? - Pregnancy Weight Gain

There is plenty of advice telling you you need to eat more - but just how much more? This depends on your own starting weight, and is difficult to assess without getting a diet profile.

Pregnancy Weight Gain Support

The amount of weight gain during pregnancy depends on your starting weight. Ongoing fitness and exercise also to help keep you at a healthy weight for you and your baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Diet during pregnancy poses many questions. Here are a list of questions that are addressed by the BabyFit program.

• What exercises can I do in the first trimester?
• What should I ask my doctor?
• What should I weigh?
• Can I keep running?
• Is a vegetarian diet OK?
• What if I was on Atkins?
• How much caffeine can I drink? Note: See the Energy Fiend site for a huge list of caffeine in drinks.
• What are some cures for morning sickness?
• Are deli meats OK?
• Is my prenatal vitamin enough?
• Can I drink herbal tea?
• Am I getting enough folic acid?
• Is a glass of wine OK?
• What are good snack ideas?
• Can I take aspirin?
• Do I need a calcium supplement?
• Are sit ups OK?
• What's good for aching legs?
• how can I deal with heartburn?
• How can I strengthen my back?

Morning Sickness and Food Cravings

Low-fat food, that is bland in flavor can aid in alleviating sickness during early pregnancy:

• Small slice of wholemeal bread.
• Slice of fruit loaf.
• Dark rye crispbreads with yeast extract.
• Wheatmeal biscuit spread with jam.