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Healthy pregnancy

Healthy diet during pregnancy

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Foods to avoid when pregnant

Important facts about which foods you should avoid, limit, or take extra care with when you're pregnant.

Weight gain in pregnancy

As your baby grows, you will gain weight. How much you gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. Lean more about healthy weight gain in pregnancy.

Exercising during pregnancy

Physical activity while pregnant can help prepare your body for childbirth. Learn more about what exercises you can do, and what activities to avoid.

Things to avoid during pregnancy

From alcohol to house paints, there are a few things you should avoid during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should avoid during pregnancy.

Pregnancy checkups, screenings and scans

Knowing what check-ups, screenings and scans to have and when to have them during your pregnancy is important information for every pregnant woman.

Feelings, relationships and pregnancy

As well as physical, financial and social changes, you can also experience unexpected emotional changes during and after pregnancy and birth.

Call us and speak to a Maternal Child Health Nurse for personal advice and guidance.

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