Midwife Nikki says:Eating and drinking during labour used not to be recommended because of concerns that an emergency Caesarean under general anaesthetic might be needed. But as most C-sections are now done under spinal or epidural anaesthesia

Now you're expecting, there are a few healthy eating rules you might like to adopt and superfoods to add to your shopping list to help keep you feeling good, and give your baby the best possible start. Here's the lowdown. Forget eating for two

also lead to lower blood pressure by age 6,' he says.Eating two portions a week of oily fish, such as salmon, sardines or mackerel, is the best way to get the right intake, and is the safe limit for pregnant and breastfeeding women, while eggs fortified

Research shows that 40% of toddlers are picky eaters.So what don’t toddlers like? Green vegetables got the thumbs down most frequently amongst babies and toddlers, with 34% refusing to eat them.The other main food dislikes were savoury foods (20

Nutritionist Caroline says: Yes. Traditiional UK black pudding is a cooked sausage made from pork fat, cereal or oatmeal, seasonings and blood, usually from pigs. People often confuse it with pate or liver sausage, but it's not the same. But do check the sell-by date, store it in...

Midwife Katie replies: We used to ban eating and drinking in labour because of concerns that an emergency Caesarean under a general anaesthetic might be needed, but as most Caesareans are now done under spinal or epidural anaesthesia, this ban

For an easier labour, try making some simple changes to your diet:1. Two weeks before you're due, add complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and oatcakes to your diet to boost your energy levels.2. Raspberry leaf tea can help relax and tone up your uterus for labour. It's safe ...

Eating fish during pregnancy will help your unborn child's health and mental development, a study by Danish researchers concludes.The project looked at 25,446 children. It found that the babies of women who ate the most fish while pregnant had a 30

extra care over what you eat.“Pregnancy affects your immune system, making you and your unborn baby more susceptible to bacteria, parasites, and viruses that cause illnesses,” says our midwife, Anne Richley. “Even if you don’t feel unwell, food

Nutritionist Caroline says:When it comes to comfort food, you can't beat boiled eggs and soldiers, but while you're pregnant you should avoid eating raw or partially cooked eggs. This is to cut the risk of a very unpleasant type of food poisoning