and raw eggs as these may contain bugs that can harm your pregnancy.Cut down on your alcohol intake – many women find they go off alcohol altogether in early pregnancy. This is your body’s way of protecting your unborn child at this vulnerable time.If you

and include lots of leafy vegetables, wholemeal bread, eggs, chicken and fish or soya in your dietSKIN Immediately after giving birth your previously high pregnancy levels of oestrogen and progesterone drop, causing your skin to become dry and less supple

or turkey or chicken50 g/2 oz fresh breadcrumbs50 g/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated1 egg yolk1 tablespoon chopped parsley1/4 wine glass cold water1 egg, beaten thoroughly3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbssunflower seed oil for deep fryingfreshly grated Parmesan

resistance than a plate of broccoli. It's also important to set a good example by eating the right foods yourself! Oily fish, eggs and dairy all contain vitamin A, which supports the immune system, while milk-based meals such as porridge, rice pudding

IRONIron is necessary for healthy blood, and iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, which can make you feel very tired and lethargic. Eat lots of iron-rich foods such as lean red meat, fortified bread and breakfast cereals, dried fruit, eggs, beans

sign of a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, where a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus. If you’re worried about pains, get checked by your GP or midwife as soon as possible.Read other mums' experiences in our stomach cramps forum. How did you

"excessive" levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need 250 micrograms per day, other adults need 150mcg.Good sources of iodine: Milk, yoghurt, eggs, cheese, white fish, oily fish, meat, poultry, nuts, bread, fruit and veg. Iodine levels in organic milk

dissolved in 3tbsp boiling water25g/1oz breadcrumbs1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated1 medium egg, beatenSalt and black pepper Sauce(or brush burgers with Marmite diluted with a little boiling water)2tbsp Hoisin sauce1tbsp water1tsp sesame oilTo serve:6

. If the bleeding's heavy enough to wear a pad go straight to A&E. Often though, it's just a few spots and going to A&E may seem over the top. It's quite common to get a few spots of blood when your period would have been due or when the egg attaches itself

servings a dayMeat, fish, eggs and non-animal proteins such as nuts and pulses. Two to three servings a dayFats and sugars. Eat only occasionallyand 4 foods to AVOIDLiver and liver products like meat pâté. These can contain high levels of vitamin A, thought