Mothers to be currently planning out their nutrition programmes for the next nine months may be interested to hear some advice from a maternity expert.
Beverley Beech, honorary chair of the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services said that pregnant women need to look at all aspects of their health to ensure that their baby is given the best possible start in life.
She added: " Pregnant women have got to look at their health generally and particularly at their diet.
" Their diet is very important. They should be having a good broad diet with lots of protein and green vegetables so that they get lots of vitamins as well."
This advice comes soon after Suzanna Olivier, writing on ivillage.co.uk, recommended that if mothers eat a healthy diet with lots of balanced carbs, fruit and veg, drink plenty of water and take gentle exercise they could retain their post-pregnancy 'glow'.
