Week 42: Mamamia!

How are you? Or should that read congratulations? We'd love to know if your precious bundle of joy has joined you earthside. Either send us a quick email or share your happy news in the Facebook group. 

Essential Nutrients this Week: Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, B Vitamins, Probiotics 

This week we've shared a number of nutritious recipes to support you during this culminating part of your pregnancy journey. Continue to eat lightly and frequently. Instead of full meals, opt for small, nutrient-dense snacks. Soups, nutrient-rich smoothies, and fresh vegetable juices will give you and your baby the nutrition you need without making you feel uncomfortably full. 

An adequate intake of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, glycine and zinc during this time is also essential. Protein and glycine are needed for building energy stores in preparation for labour and the fourth trimester. 

Recipes of the Week

Healthy Carbonara Sauce

Simply sensational, this recipe provides a nutritious and healthy alternative to traditional carbonara sauce. Of course you can serve it with your favourite pasta, but it also tastes amazing drizzled over an assortment of sautéed vegetables such as green and red cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, capsicum. Or simply stir it through zucchini noodles. Light, healthy and tasty this recipe is perfect at this stage of your pregnancy.

Vietnamese Chicken Soup

Cook once and eat it many times throughout the week. The broth in this soup is packed with nutrients and is easy to digest. This recipe was created by Dr Libby, Nutritional Biochemist, author and speaker. Dr Libby is a fellow advocate for eating a whole and real nutrient-dense diet.

Lemon Bliss Balls

This healthy pregnancy snack is rich in vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K. Make a double batch this week and keep them in the freezer. They’ll come in handy once your baby arrives and you’re looking for a nourishing snack.

Pregnancy Articles

How To Supercharge Your Breastmilk — breastfeeding is as beneficial for you as it is your baby

Do This To Enjoy A Smoother Transition To Motherhood — how will you rest, recover and receive support once your baby is born?

Eat These Foods To Recover Faster After Birth — you’ll need to restore and replenish all the energy you expended during labour

Foods To Help You Prepare For Labour — a nutrient-dense, whole and real foods diet can affect the ease and duration of your labour