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Recipes for pregnancy – trimester by trimester

The nutrients you eat during pregnancy supply your baby with the essential building blocks for life, and a good diet now is perhaps the biggest contribution you will ever make to the health of your child. These recipes for pregnancy have been double-tested and are designed to maximise your nutrition and to suit how you feel…

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Baby-led weaning breakfast recipes: 6 months

Banana Berry Breakfast 1 small ripe banana 1 tbsp blueberries 1-2 tbsp baby porridge oats (or normal porridge oats ground in a food processor) 1. Mash the banana and blueberries together until well blended 2. Stir enough of the baby porridge oats into the mixture to create a stiff texture 3. Form the mixture into bite…

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Recipes : pregnancy recipes : 25 – 28 Weeks

The second trimester holds both highs and lows. A surge in hormones makes many women feel sexier, but your growing baby can squash your stomach and trigger heartburn. You may suffer from constipation also! The recipes are taken from The Complete Pregnancy cookbook by Fiona Wilcock published by Carroll & Brown Ltd. Creamy vegetable curry In this…

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Cocktails for mums-to-be!

Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you have to skip cocktails! These 100 percent alcohol-free cocktails can pack a nutritional punch in your pregnancy diet and provide a healthy pick-me-up if you are flagging. We’re pregnant Mojito One of the greatest joys of pregnancy is telling your family and friends that you’re going to have a baby. The…

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Recipes : Pregnancy : 13-16 weeks

Trout and ricotta pâté This light pâté is delicately flavoured with dill and makes a quick lunch or starter. It is a good way of getting oily fish in your diet. Serves 2-3 Preparation time: 5 minutes A good source of: Protein and Omega3 fatty acids Ingredients: 150 g smoked trout fillet juice and grated rind of…

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Recipes : pregnancy recipes : Weeks 0-8

These recipes are ideal if you want to become pregnant. They will help maximise your fertility and the give the baby the best start in life. If you are already pregnant, the recipes will help give you the nutrients you and your baby need. The recipes are taken from The Complete Pregnancy cookbook by Fiona Wilcock published by…

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Recipes : pregnancy recipes : 37 – 40 Weeks

These last few weeks of pregnancy can seem very long, as you wait for your baby to arrive. He is gaining weight each day, and your need for energy and nutrients is at its highest. This is the time to consider what snacks you might need for hospital. The recipes are taken from The Complete Pregnancy cookbook by…

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Recipes : pregnancy recipes : 9-12 weeks

During these weeks your baby’s entire structure will be completed and good nutrition will help support his development. The recipes are taken from The Complete Pregnancy cookbook by Fiona Wilcock published by Carroll & Brown Ltd. Thai-spiced salmon There is a medley of delicious flavours in this recipe, and not only does it taste good, it is…

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Recipes : home-made muesli : 7 months

Ingredients 1 tablespoon porridge oats 2 tablespoons water 1 ripe banana, chopped 1 tablespoon mixed berries 3 tablespoons milk Place the oats in a cereal bowl, add the water and allow to soak overnight, this makes them softer and more digestible. The following morning add all the remaining ingredients and mash to the required consistency.

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Recipes : cheesey courgette risotto : 7 months

Ingredients 10g butter 50g risotto rice water or salt free chicken or vegetable stock ½ courgette, finely diced 20g grated parmesan or cheddar Melt the butter in a pan, add the rice and stir well to coat the grains. Add enough hot water or stock to cover the rice, stir well and simmer, adding more…

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