Staying healthy

Being healthy while pregnant means you are more likely to have a healthy baby and fewer pregnancy and birth complications. Both our health professionals and Family Hub staff can support you and your partner, to adopt positive health behaviours and reduce risk factors.

Nutrition and physical exercise

During pregnancy it is important to:Eat a healthy diet and not eat for twoTake 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day through pregnancy and continue after the baby is born if you are breastfeeding. Continue to take folic acid up to the 12 weeks of pregnancy

Stay active and healthy

Eating healthily while you're pregnant means that your baby eats healthily too. See the healthy eating section on the Start4Life website: Start4Life (healthy eating).Did you know that 150 minutes of walking each week has loads of benefits for pregnant mums? Gentle exercise is great for you and your baby. If you're not used to doing regular exercise, why not start doing 10 minutes every day, perhaps take a brisk walk or go for a swim? You can then build up to 150 minutes of exercise throughout the week.