In this special episode of The Health Wrap pregnancy series, award-winning broadcaster and mom-of-six Lebang Kgosana is joined in studio by Jeske Wellmann, a dietitian at Mediclinic Sandton. 

They’ll be discussing the importance of nutrition now that you’re eating for two, covering topics like what should you be eating for your baby’s development, what nutrients does a growing fetus need, and is anything off-limits? Heads-up: you’ll be saying goodbye to biltong and soft cheeses for a while! 

Plus: do you prefer to watch your podcasts? Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZI5VxRgCEI to join Jeske and Lebang in studio as they share visual representations of what you should be eating during pregnancy. 

Some notable moments: 

[00:03:25] The immediate changes you need to make to your diet 

[00:04:50] Supplements to consider taking while pregnant 

[00:06:47] The importance of hydration – and what not to drink 

[00:08:35] How much weight you should gain during pregnancy 

[00:10:46] What nutrients pregnant women need 

[00:13:03] Foods to eat and foods to avoid 

[00:16:49] Nutrients to keep in mind if you follow a plant-based diet 

[00:18:48] How to manage pregnancy symptoms through your diet 

[00:23:55] When to worry about cravings 

[00:26:28] Food safety rules to follow 

Links you should know about: 

Subscribe to The Health Wrap podcast: https://mediclinic.link/fbbff6 

Find out more about Mediclinic Baby here: https://mediclinic.link/wp1 and sign up for the Mediclinic Baby programme here: https://mediclinic.link/ait 

Download the Mediclinic Baby app on the App Store or Google Play store: https://onelink.to/mediclinicbaby 

Visit the Mediclinic Find a Doctor page here to find a gynaecologist or fertility specialist in your area:  

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor.html