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Hyperemesis

Hyperemesis in Pregnancy

Hyperemesis versus 'Morning' Sickness. So-called ‘Morning’ sickness is estimated to affect up to 85% of women, however, generally throughout the day, rather than being isolated to the morning as its name would imply. Pregnancy related nausea and vomiting is generally fairly mild, and tends to cease

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Creamy Kale One Pot-Pasta

This quick pasta recipe is packed full of healthy vitamins needed in pregnancy. Kale and broccoli (especially when cooked) are high in folic acid, which is important for the formation of healthy red blood cells. You only 15 minutes, less than 10 ingredients, a sauce pan and a blender!

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Ginger Bread

Ginger Bread Men

Sharing a simple Gingerbread cookie recipe that is sugarfree and friendly for all of our diabetic mums. Fab all year round, but even more special at Christmas! You can’t beat the smell as they’re baking and then all that fun decorating them makes the recipe one of our family

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Festive Season Information

Christmas Travel. Airlines and health care providers do have guidelines for flying in pregnancy. If you are flying overseas during the Christmas season, you will need to be under 32 weeks gestation. If taking a domestic flight, you need to be under 36 weeks gestation. Good hydration and knee high

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Mini Christmas Puddings

This delicious festive treat is an easy recipe and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. It also contains nuts which are a good source of protein and iron in pregnancy. Merry Christmas from the team at Dr Morris! Ingredients 750g Christmas pudding or fruitcake (fruitcake is a lighter less rich

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Low GI Hummus for Pregnancy

This healthy low GI Hummus makes for a tasty snack at any time of day. Hummus and fresh vegetables are also a great pre-dinner alternative to antipasto and soft cheeses in pregnancy. Not only is Hummus delicious, but main ingredient chickpeas are rich in fibre, manganese, iron and are an

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Eating Seafood in Pregnancy

Unless you are a vegan or vegetarian, it’s ideal to have seafood feature in your diet regularly! This may include white fish, pink/oily fish and shellfish such as prawns, lobster, bugs as well as scallops and mussels. Eating seafood provides a valuable source of protein, B vitamins, iron, zinc and

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No Bake Lactation Bites

Lactation bites are an excellent source of essential nutrients for breastfeeding. These tasty bites are a great "on-the-go" snack and the "no bake" recipe is very easy and quick to make. Containing fibre, protein, iron, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins, these bites make for a healthy energy

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Low GI Banana Loaf for Pregnancy

Low GI foods can help maintain a better blood sugar and insulin control, increase your energy and improve your mood. This is a healthy alternative to a regular banana bread and a great morning tea or breakfast snack in pregnancy. Ingredients ¼ cup all bran½ cup skim milk1 cup sifted

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Thai Beef Salad

Iron is one of the best ways to keep your blood healthy and also boost your immune system. Both necessary during pregnancy. This beautiful Thai Beef Salad, rich in leafy greens is packed with Iron and Folate which is good for healthy cell production and will help minimise the risk of neural tube

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Recipes

Coconut and Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

This smoothie is packed full of vitamins and minerals to help boost one’s mood and help fight off feelings of anxiety. Pumpkin seeds are excellent brain food loaded with zinc (helping alleviate symptoms of depression by regulating copper levels). Avocados are rich in potassium great for supporting

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Chicken and Vegetable Curry with Basmati Rice

Gabriel Gaté - Recipe for Diabetes. ( Gluten/ Lactose Free ) Ingredients. 1 brown onion chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 piece ginger ( 2cm piece ) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons curry powder 8 skinless chicken pieces on the

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Date and Banana Flapjacks

Wanting to include dates in your pregnancy diet? Why not try these delicious Date and Banana Flapjacks. Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins These soft baked flapjacks are sweetened with dates and banana, and packed with wholesome oats, buckwheat and quinoa, making them the

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Practice Update

The Date Fruit – A Nutritious Powerhouse

The Date – A Nutritious Powerhouse. The date fruit comes from the date palm, a tree found in the Middle East and also native to North Africa. It is believed that dates originated in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) around 3,500 BC. Dates come in a wide variety, and all are unique in flavour, size and

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Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria, found naturally in various locations such as soil, sewage, stream water, on animals, plants and food. Listeria infection in humans, listeriosis, is caused by foodborne pathogens in contaminated food products, where the growth of the bacteria has reached

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes (GD) is a common complication of pregnancy, occurring in about 10% of pregnant women. Whilst there are risk factors, such as having a family history of diabetes, having GD in a previous pregnancy, being overweight, being over 30 years of age, having polycystic ovarian syndrome,

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Umeboshi & Ginger Tea

Umeboshi plum is a pickled plum related to the apricot that is a specific Japanese remedy for nausea and digestive complaints. The alkaline properties of umeboshi plum neutralise body acids, aid in digestion and purify and cleanse the blood. This recipe uses umeboshi plums to make a tea that is

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Anti-Inflammatory Fruit Salad

Many delicious fruits can aid in the relief of inflammatory conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This tasty fruit salad is packed full of bromelain, carotenoids, vitamins and enzymes with anti-inflammatory properties and immune system benefits. Ingredients 1 pineapple

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