Examining the critical role of nutrition in early pregnancy

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Examining the critical role of nutrition in early pregnancy

19 June 2024

By Joanna Paggi

Wednesday 19 June 2024, 12:25 AM

Pregnancy multivitamins do not replace the need to eat a variety of foods from all five food groups [Image: Matilda Wormwood on Pexels]

Dietitian Joanna Paggi discusses nutritional considerations during early pregnancy, including food safety, weight gain and supplements

Early pregnancy checklist, Provide Safe and Healthy Eating in Pregnancy booklet or website link. Give weight gain recommendations. Supplement with folic acid 800μg, or 5mg i, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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