Week 20: Your baby can hear you

Your baby can hear you! And react to the sounds it is exposed to. Your baby is listening to, and may even move or kick in response to hearing your voice, heartbeat, and digestive sounds, your conversations, music, and other noises. What an exciting time in your pregnancy!

Essential Nutrients this Week: Iron, Protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E

Food of the Week: Organic Tempeh

An excellent source of non-heme iron, organic tempeh is also a great source of protein, prebiotics, vitamins, and minerals. It’s packed with vitamin B6 and folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, and also delivers 100 per cent of the daily requirement for manganese. Remember to consume tempeh and other fermented soy products (like tofu,miso, natto, soy sauce) made from organically grown soybeans only occasionally.

Recipes of the Week

Scrambled Tofu

This scrambled tofu pregnancy recipe is full of flavour and spice. Tofu is filling and satisfying, and with a selection of veggie sides this dish will keep you going all day. Remember to choose tofu made from organically grown soybeans and enjoy occasionally.

Miso Soup - Two Ways (Spring and Winter)

Both of these miso soup recipes are filled with all the healing qualities of kombu and shiitake mushrooms. One is ideal for cooler spring days when you’re craving something warm and light, and the other will provide comfort and warmth when you and baby are feeling chilled on a cold winter night.

Marinated Baked Tempeh

Add the crispy and caramelised marinated baked tempeh cubes to any salad or bowl, or as a way to boost the protein of a meal or snack. This is a great way to add tempeh to your pregnancy diet.

Pregnancy Articles

Why Soy Is Not The Health Food You Think It Is — 5 reasons to avoid soy in pregnancy, at least in large quantities.

How To Avoid And Relieve Constipation In Pregnancy — 15 ways to ease constipation plus a list of high-fibre foods

30 Ways To Resolve Stress And Anxiety During Pregnancy — the impacts of stress on you and your baby and self-care practices to support your throughout your pregnancy

13 Natural Ways To Relieve Oedema During Pregnancy — simple remedies to relieve swollen ankles and swollen hands while pregnant

Is It Safe To Exercise During Pregnancy? — exercising while you’re pregnant is good for you and your baby

How To Avoid Toxins And Have A Healthier Pregnancy — what toxins to avoid and why + 70 tips for reducing your exposure to toxins during pregnancy

Relieving Nausea And Morning Sickness — 30+ top tips for relieving morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy

Prenatal Vitamins Aren’t Created Equal — Are You Taking Quality Supplements? — a deep dive into choosing the best quality pregnancy supplements and how to take them for optimal effect