Preconception & Pregnancy

Both before and during pregnancy, it was important that Mrs Tweedy paid particularly close attention to her diet, as what a mother eats can affect the health of the baby. While a balanced diet ensured that she obtained a wide range of important nutrients, she was advised to take folic acid supplements to help proper development of the baby's spinal cord. She also avoided certain foods which could potentially harm the baby. These included raw eggs and soft cheeses which could contain food poisoning bacteria, peanuts which could lead to allergies, and liver which contains too much vitamin A.

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