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      Pregnancy diet and nutrition

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      Two-thirds of pregnant women are confused by dietary guidelines, with a quarter at risk of eating more food than is considered healthy1. Eating for 2 doesn’t mean eating twice as much; it means eating a healthy pregnancy diet rich in nutrients that support your baby’s development, and ensure the best start in life.

      How much should you eat each day?

      The daily recommended calorie intake for pregnant women is around 2,000 calories2. It’s only in your third trimester that you need to eat around 200 calories more each day – that’s around the same as two slices of wholemeal toast with butter.

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      Your pregnancy diet

      What you eat during pregnancy can have a long-lasting effect on shaping the development of your baby's immunity3-5. Find out more about the power of your pregnancy diet.
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      Vitamins and nutrients

      Learn which vitamins and supplements you should be including in your pregnancy diet to support you and your growing baby.
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      Understanding food groups

      Discover the role different food groups play in the development of your baby as well as the foods you should avoid.
      Eating for 2

      Healthy pregnancy Recipes

      Best-selling author and TV chef Lorraine Pascale worked with our expert nutritionists to create a range of easy to prepare healthy pregnancy recipes.

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      Your baby's future health begins here

      At Aptaclub, we believe that experience helps to build resilience; that each new encounter, whether in pregnancy or after birth, can shape your baby’s future development. With our scientific expertise and one-to-one round the clock support, we can help you and your baby embrace tomorrow.

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      1. Aptaclub survey. June 2018. 1,500 people (1,118 of whom are currently pregnant or have been pregnant).
      2. NHS. Do I have to eat for two when pregnant? [Online.] 2017. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/pregnancy/healthy-eating-pregnancy#food-two [Accessed 7 July 2020].
      3. Jennewein MF et al. Transfer of maternal immunity and programming of the newborn immune system. Semin Immunopathol. 2017; 39(6): 605-613.
      4. Chu DM et al. Impact of maternal nutrition in pregnancy and lactation on offspring gut microbial composition and function. Gut Microbes. 2016;7(6):459-470.
      5. Romano-Keeler J, Weitkamp JH. Maternal influences on fetal microbial colonization and immune development. Pediatric research. 2015;77(0):189-195.

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      Free 'Eating for 2' recipe e-book

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