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Foods to avoid during pregnancy

There are many foods which pregnant women should avoid to reduce their risk of infectious food-borne diseases which are associated with poor pregnancy and foetal outcomes.

Under-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy

There are a range of adverse health effects associated with maternal under-nutrition (malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency) which can affect both the pregnant woman and developing baby in the short and long-term.

Over-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy

Introduction Health risks for mothers who are obese when they become pregnant Health risks mothers who overeat during pregnancy Health […]

Expressing Breastmilk

Expressing breastmilk refers to the process by which a woman expels milk from her breast. The breastmilk can then be stored and fed to her baby at a later point in time.

Importance of Healthy Eating Before and During Pregnancy

Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is important for maintaining optimal health throughout life. For women of childbearing age, good nutrition is important for preparing the body for the demands of pregnancy.

Supplements For Healthy Sperm

Healthy males produce millions of sperm each day and only a few of these ever go on to fertilise an egg. Despite the abundance of sperm, conception can take up to a year for many couples with healthy gametes (sex cells - sperm in males and eggs in females). When sperm quality is...