Nutrition and Dietetics
Healthy eating when you are pregnant is important—a nourishing diet (plus a supplement that contains folic acid and iodine) is essential for good health for you and your growing baby.
Early in pregnancy, the quality of your diet can influence how your baby's organs develop. Later in pregnancy, your diet influences baby's growth and brain development.
The information in these webpages will hopefully inspire and motivate you to eat well during your pregnancy, but sometimes balancing things like weight gain, food preferences, and nutritional needs can be a juggle. Mater Mothers’ Hospitals has dietitians available to talk to if you would like more information or help with your diet during this time.
Nourishing nutrition in pregnancy
Managing pregnancy discomforts
The facts on nutrients important for pregnancy
Vegetarian and vegan eating
Drinks–what’s recommended, what’s off the menu?
Healthy weight in pregnancy
Making changes for better health
Safe exercise in pregnancy
Exercising your abdominal muscles
The essential ingredients—your guide to the Mater Mothers’ Hospitals nutrition service
Introducing our wide range of high quality services available at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, providing you with the best nutrition advice, care and support to help you have the healthiest pregnancy possible.