Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development
University of Otago researchers have recently found a clue as to why mums...
Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol coming
Warning labels about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy will soon be...
Probiotic promise for pregnancy complications
Probiotics taken during pregnancy at specific times potentially help lower the risk of...
Ask the experts: Fermented foods and pregnancy
Dietitian Katrina Pace explains whether fermented foods, such as kombucha, sauerkraut, and kefir...
Gut bug study tests C-section and obesity link
A two-year study into whether bacteria from mothers can protect babies born by...
Eating for two! Nutrition in pregnancy
Your guide to eating and staying healthy when pregnant.
Finding out you're pregnant is...
Before and after conception, parents’ diets matter
A growing body of evidence is showing that what both parents eat, even...
New mums: The first weeks, how to stay healthy when your world changes
Is there anything more life-changing than caring for a new baby? First-time mum...
Breastfeeding – are you eating enough?
It's important to eat plenty and stay hydrated, when you are breastfeeding, to...
Ask the experts: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Christine Rogan, Alcohol Healthwatch health promotion advisor and FASD project coordinator explains a...
Ask the experts: Losing baby weight
Nutritionist Cindy Williams answers your questions on a common post-pregnancy issue.How much weight...
Ask the experts: Folic acid bread fortification
Q: "I realise the government has decided to hold off adding folic acid...
Ask the experts: Alcohol in recipes
Q: "I've heard that any alcohol content is burnt off during cooking. Does...
Ask the experts: Breastfeeding and salt
Q: "Why am I craving salt? I am breastfeeding my third child, who...
Ask the experts: Folate and pregnancy
Q: "I saw a report on the news about folate and pregnant women....
Ask the experts: Vegetarians and pregnancy
Q: "My partner is vegetarian and pregnant. Is this detrimental to the health...
