Kate McComiskey
Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy
Healthy eating and keeping physically active during pregnancy is recommended for women to stay healthy and to prevent excessive weight gain. A healthy diet is particularly important during pregnancy to support the health of both mother and baby. Pregnant women do not need to go on a special diet but should be reminded it is important to eat a variety of different foods every day to get the right balance of nutrients for themselves and their baby.
Identifying postnatal depression
What advice can you give a mother of a newborn baby who is worried about her low mood and not being able to bond with her baby?