The end of the school holidays are just around the corner and I bet you are thinking about making school lunches again… What can I put my child’s school lunch in? Have plenty of small plastic containers, including a sandwich box, that can be reused and then you are doing your bit for […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus or GDM is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is diagnosed using a 2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at around 26 to 28 weeks of pregnancy*. The OGTT is a blood test ordered by your GP, obstetrician, or antenatal clinic. This is a ‘universal […]
Sometimes it can feel like the list of foods to avoid in pregnancy is longer that what you are allowed to eat. Due to changes in a woman’s immune system during pregnancy, you are more susceptible to food poisoning. This is from the usual culprits – Salmonella, E.coli and Campylobacter – but also one you […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) or gestational diabetes (GD) is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is diagnosed following a 2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. Some women whose health, pregnancy or family history put them at a higher risk will […]
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend we ‘Go for 2&5’ … in other words, to enjoy two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day. Where does the recommendation for ‘2&5’ come from? The benefits of eating fruit and vegetables have long been reported (by doctors, scientists and of course, our mothers!). Not only […]
Weight gain in pregnancy – it’s a hotly debated topic. Whether we post about it or discuss it with our antenatal colleagues we get some strong opinions and concerns. “Yet another thing to feel guilty about while pregnant!” “Is there any evidence that it makes a difference?” “Setting a number for weight gain […]
Have you heard about ‘fetal programming’? No, this isn’t about how children are very good at using iPads! Fetal programming is also known as the ‘developmental origins of health and disease’. It explains how (very) early-life nutrition plays a role in the development of many adult chronic diseases. This means things like heart disease, type […]
Carbohydrates or “carbs” are a hot topic of conversation in many different areas of health. Did you know they can play a big role in improving your fertility?
With the pandemic turning our working and eating routines on their heads it’s no surprise some of us fall into a meal-time rut. Eating regularly and not skipping meals is important for many reasons. Regular meals help punctuate the day, especially if you are unable to get out of the house often. As well as […]
What expectant dads eat has a lasting effect on the future health of their unborn children, a Queensland-based study suggests.
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