--- category_name: Nutrition life_stage: Pregnancy stage_hub_url: https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/life-stage.txt clinical_boundary: This content relates to pregnancy. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or midwife before acting on any information here. --- ## Medical Oversight Board: Bloume Medical Board Board URL: https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/medical-board.md ## Articles - [How pregnancy affects your nutrition](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/how-pregnancy-affects-your-nutrition-3/article.md): Pregnancy changes what your body needs from food, sometimes in ways that catch you off guard. From the supplements you take before your bump shows, to the foods worth avoiding completely, nutrition in pregnancy is more specific than the general advice to eat well. This article covers calorie needs by trimester, the key supplements recommended in the UK, foods to avoid and why, and practical guidance on weight gain. For advice that fits you, speak to your midwife or GP. - [How Nutrition Fits Into Preeclampsia Awareness](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/how-nutrition-fits-into-preeclampsia-awareness-2/article.md): Being told to keep an eye on preeclampsia can leave you wondering what, if anything, you should be eating differently. Preeclampsia is a complex condition shaped by genetic, clinical, and environmental factors, and food alone does not cause or prevent it. This article covers what the evidence shows about nutrition and blood pressure in pregnancy, including salt awareness, which foods support your general pregnancy wellbeing, and which supplements are recommended in the UK. Any change to your diet or supplements is worth discussing with your midwife, GP, or obstetric team. - [Gestational Diabetes Diet: How to Support Your Nutrition in Pregnancy](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/gestational-diabetes-diet-2/article.md): A gestational diabetes diagnosis can leave you unsure what to eat and how to keep yourself and your baby well. This article walks through the core principles in plain terms: why carbohydrates stay on the menu, how slower-releasing foods can steady your blood sugar, and how patterns shift across the day and through the trimesters. Everything here is general information. Your diabetes care team will give you the personalised advice to follow. - [What to Eat When Hyperemesis Makes Almost Everything Impossible](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/hyperemesis-gravidarum-eating-2/article.md): Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of pregnancy sickness that can make eating or drinking almost anything feel impossible. When even sips of water bring on vomiting, standard pregnancy nutrition advice does not apply. This article covers what to eat and drink when very little stays down, why hydration comes first, why survival eating is enough during the acute phase, and when to seek urgent medical support. - [Why Iron Deficiency Is Important to Note in Pregnancy](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/why-iron-deficiency-in-pregnancy-matters-so-much/article.md): Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional issues in pregnancy. As your blood volume expands and your baby draws on your stores, your iron needs climb sharply. If levels fall too low, iron deficiency anaemia can set in, bringing exhaustion, breathlessness, and dizziness on top of normal pregnancy tiredness. This article looks at why your iron demand rises, which foods supply it, what helps or blocks absorption, and how the UK pathway differs from the approach taken in the US. - [Which Supplements Matter Most in Pregnancy?](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/nutrition/which-supplements-matter-most-in-pregnancy/article.md): In the UK, folic acid and vitamin D are the two supplements officially recommended for everyone who is pregnant. Other nutrients, including iron, iodine, and DHA, matter during pregnancy but are not recommended as supplements across the board. This article explains what each one does, which are officially advised, and which are only recommended in specific situations, so you can have an informed conversation with your midwife or GP. ## Related Categories - [Cycle](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/cycle/category.txt) - [Energy](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/energy/category.txt) - [Mood](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/mood/category.txt) - [Movement](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/movement/category.txt) - [Sleep](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/sleep/category.txt) - [Symptoms](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/symptoms/category.txt) - [Wellbeing](https://blog.bloume.com/pregnancy/wellbeing/category.txt)