All varieties of fish play an important part in a healthy diet for mums-to-be and new mums as they’re packed with protein, a nutrient that supports the growth of muscle…
Read MoreWhile women should never try to lose weight or diet when they’re pregnant, it’s a myth that they need to ‘eat for two’.
Read MoreOur grandmothers were partly right about fish being good for the brain. Oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, herrings and fresh tuna are naturally rich in long-chain omega-…
Read MoreIt’s not just our babies’ brains that benefit from omega-3 fats. DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal vision* and again is especially important to include in the diets…
Read MoreIron makes red blood cells, transports oxygen around the body, plays a role in producing energy and can help to reduce tiredness and fatigue*.
Read MoreVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that’s stored in the body. It contributes to the normal development of bones and teeth, and the normal function of muscles and the immune…
Read MorePregnancy and breastfeeding increases our requirements for several nutrients, including some of the B vitamins* – and different varieties of fish can boost intakes of these.
Read MoreNeeds for certain minerals including phosphorus. magnesium, zinc, copper and selenium, all increase when women are breastfeeding*.
Read MoreFish is packed with a variety of nutrients that are important for good health. That’s why health experts in the UK recommend everyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, eat two…
Read MoreEveryone should eat at least one portion a week (a portion is around 140g of cooked fish), but girls and women who may become pregnant in the future, mums-to-be and…
Read MoreIf you’re trying for a baby or are pregnant you should avoid having more than four cans of tuna a week (with each tin having a drained weight of around…
Read MoreThere’s no need to avoid shellfish such as mussels, lobster, crab, scallops, clams or prawns when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding as long as it’s thoroughly cooked and eaten as part…
Read MoreIt’s fine to eat smoked fish such as smoked salmon or smoked trout when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
Read MoreMany packs of sushi sold in shops are fine to eat as they’re made with fish that’s been frozen first (wild fish can contain small parasitic worms that can make…
Read MoreWomen trying for a baby and pregnant women should avoid these fish completely as they contain more mercury than other fish, which can affect a baby’s developing nervous system.
Read MoreUnless your advised otherwise by your GP, don’t take these supplements when you’re trying for a baby or are pregnant as these are high in vitamin A (retinol), which can…
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