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Diet, Weight and Exercise

Exercise

Moderate physical activity is good for you, is usually safe, and does not harm your baby. For more information , see Ready, Steady, Baby information on exercise.

Diet & Healthy Weight

Eating a balanced and varied diet is the best way to keep healthy and help your baby grow and develop. For more information on a healthy diet during pregnancy, see Ready, Steady, Baby information on diet.

To get an idea of the amounts of different foods to eat to maintain a healthy diet in pregnancy or any phase of life, see the Eatwell guide.

Healthy Start vouchers are available to help you pay for a fruit, veg, milk, infant formula and vitamins.

We recommend the First Step Nutrition resources which give you information on eating well during pregnancy, infant and early years healthy eating.