GDM & Pregnancy Complications
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6 articles in GDM & Pregnancy Complications
Omega-3 in pregnancy: what the Australian evidence actually says
Two to three serves of fish a week, the two groups that need limiting, and what the Cochrane review and the Australian ORIP trial actually found about omega-3 and preterm birth.
Choline in pregnancy: the nutrient almost nobody mentions, and what an Australian dietitian looks at
Choline barely gets mentioned in pregnancy, yet the Australian data suggests about half of us fall short of the target. Here is the number, where the food comes from, and the one source to be careful with.
Breakfast in the First Trimester: What an Australian Dietitian Puts on the Plate
An Australian dietitian on breakfast in the first trimester: what to eat when nausea hits, the iodine and folate in your toast, and the caffeine limit.
What Not to Eat When Pregnant: An Australian Dietitian’s Guide to Eating Safely
What not to eat when pregnant, in Australian terms. FSANZ-aligned guidance on listeria, fish and mercury, alcohol and food handling, from an APD. General education.
The Gestational Diabetes Test Numbers Changed in Australia: What the 2025 ADIPS Criteria Mean
Australia raised its gestational diabetes test thresholds in 2025. The new OGTT numbers, what early gestational diabetes means, and where nutrition fits.
Just Diagnosed With Gestational Diabetes? What Actually Matters
A gestational diabetes diagnosis can feel like a shock. A Brisbane dietitian (APD) explains what GDM is, why it is not your fault, and how food can support you.
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