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Pregnancy health

Tommy's provides information about pregnancy health aimed at parents-to-be. For information about the guides and leaflets we offer, and for downloadable PDF versions of our smaller leaflets, please visit our Pregnancy Publications page.

All information provided by Tommy's is free of charge.

If you are a health professional and would like to know more about the postage & packing charges for bulk quantities of Tommy's leaflets, please visit the information for midwives section.

Snack and Recipe information

Pregnancy is a good time to browse through your cookbooks and look for the most nutritious combinations of foods. However, you do not have to spend hours in the kitchen to create healthy delicious meals. Here are some ideas for quick snacks.

Snacks

• Marmite on wholemeal toast with a glass of fresh orange juice
• Bowl of fruit salad made with a mixture of fresh and dried fruit
• Bagel filled with cream cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
• Pieces of raw vegetables with a homemade dip of tsatziki
• Bowl of bran flakes with chopped up banana, strawberry or kiwi fruit
• A crisp apple and a chunk of cheddar cheese
• Tub of yoghurt or fromage frais with a smoothie

Tzatziki

Peel and dice a cucumber and place in a sieve and liberally sprinkle with salt. After 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Add this with a crushed clove of garlic, handful of chopped mint and plenty of freshly milled black pepper to about a pint of low fat natural yoghurt or Greek yoghurt for a creamier taste.

Smoothies

Smoothies are combinations of chopped up fruit blended together with a little fruit juice or milk. It is very easy to make up your own recipes. For example blend a banana, half a mango and a glass of apple juice together. Or blend a large slice of watermelon with a few strawberries and half a pear together. If the mixture is too thick, add some more juice. Homemade smoothies do need to be drunk immediately as they do not store well.

Our 'Healthy pregnancy' leaflet

Our Healthy pregnancy leaflet has ten top tips for those planning a pregnancy or who are already pregnant, covering topics such as how to ensure you are getting a balanced diet, foods to avoid, and why your antenatal appointments are important.

Our Top 10 tips are:

Please click here to download a PDF version of this leaflet. (Please note:  This is a large file, and may take a couple of minutes to download)

Do you have a pregnancy question?

If so, then why not visit our Pregnancy FAQs page, listing a variety of common pregnancy-related questions. 

Remember: you can also call Tommy's midwives on 0870 777 30 60 or email info@tommys.org if you have a non-urgent pregnancy question. Find out more about the pregnancy information service that Tommy's midwives provide.