By Dr Anita Star The research tells us that mums nutrition during pregnancy will impact on the brain development and cognitive…

Nutritionally a twin or higher order multiple pregnancy places a lot of extra demands on the body. As a dietitian working in this space we help you optimise your diet to maximise the chance of better pregnancy outcomes for you and your babies, by considering the following factors….

Did you know that nutrition research shows that diet during pregnancy can impact upon the babies brain development and even on…

What ingredients do you need to use to get the benefits of a Mediterranean diet in for fertility and pregnancy? Dr Anita Star Fertility and Pregnancy Dietitian, takes you through a healthy food shop and the key ingredients you need to include in your trolley.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency I see in my practice. It is a big problem in many pregnant…

Folate is essential to a healthy pregnancy, as it is used in the formation of the brain and nervous system early…

By Dr Anita Star Most women we talk to do not understand the huge impact good pregnancy nutrition can have on…

Vegan eating and keto are the two biggest diet fads at the moment, they are almost on opposite ends of the…

Yes that is right we love fish in pregnancy! I thought you had to avoid fish in pregnancy I hear many…

The popularity of the keto diet for weight management is at an all time high in the community, and some people…

Errrggghhh Constipation. Everyone said when women get pregnant they glow. No one told you about all the unpleasant side effects right?…

What is Kombucha and is it safe in pregnancy? (In short probably not -sorry!)

Dr Anita Star Pregnancy and Fertility dietitian discusses recent research findings on obesity surgery and increased serious risks to baby during pregnancy.

6 words that describe me, problem solver, thinker, nurturing, kind, strong, brave. You have probably heard about the body positive movement…

When I ask women what nutrition advice they received from their doctor or midwife in pregnancy, way to often I hear, “not much really just to take a folate supplement” or “just to be careful with food safety and avoid deli meat and soft cheese”. ….

I recently had a chat to journalist Yasmine Noone on eating for fertility. Here is the resulting publication in SBS food…

Fruit is awesome for fertility, pregnancy, childhood and adult health outcomes!!!! It’s so sad that fruit consumption has been demonised in…

Did you know consuming plant proteins such as nuts, seeds, lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, 3 bean mix, bortolli beans, Italian soup…

The Mediterranean style diet is one of the most recognised food patterns studied for its health benefits.  It is characterised to…

Dr Anita Star Fertility and Pregnancy nutrition expert discusses the importance of vitamin D in pregnancy