Category: Pregnancy

Navigating the Folate – Folic Acid Debate: What Every Future Mother Needs to Know

When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, the importance of sufficient folic acid intake cannot be overstated. This essential B-vitamin plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) – serious birth defects affecting the spinal cord and brain. The neural tube forms very early in pregnancy, at a time when […]

Preparing for Labor and Birth

As your pregnancy progresses, there is a lot to prepare for the birth of your baby. Antenatal Classes: Empowering Through Knowledge Antenatal classes serve as invaluable resources for parents-to-be, particularly for first-time expectant parents. From understanding anatomy to mastering breathing techniques, these classes instill a sense of confidence and security crucial for labor. Moreover, the […]

Choline: important nutrient for a healthy pregnancy

Vanessa and Paul  look at the box of prenatal vitamins they have bought. Vanessa tries to decipher the small print and mumbles: “Folic acid, vitamin D, iodine… And what’s choline?” Paul, her partner and the father-to-be, frowns: “I’ve never heard of it. Is it really important for pregnancy?” Healthcare right from the start Since deciding […]

You are pregnant? This is what you need to know!

You are pregnant? Congratulations! I assume you have loads of questions right now? There is a huge amount of pregnancy advice out there and it can seem a little overwhelming at times. Here, I have gathered some tips that I have found helpful not only from professional expertise but also from personal experience After all, […]