Week 24: Your baby’s immune system is developing this week

This week your baby’s bone marrow is actively producing the white blood cells that are part of its immune system and will help fight infections. Also happening this week, the lower airways of your baby’s lungs are developing and will start working immediately after birth. The hair on your baby’s head is now also growing — I wonder what colour it will be?

Essential Nutrients this Week: Potassium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin A

Food of the Week: Broccoli

Broccoli is delicious raw or cooked and can be enjoyed as part of a salad, as a side dish or in a soup. If you’re experiencing leg cramps during your pregnancy, broccoli may be especially helpful as its high potassium content can help alleviate this discomfort. One cup of raw broccoli contains nearly 300mg of potassium, 81mg of vitamin C, 28mcg of vitamin A, 92.5mcg of vitamin K, as well as moderate amounts of fibre, folate and iron. 

Recipes of the Week

Broccoli Soup

Such a delicious and healthy way of getting more of this nutritious cruciferous vegetable into your pregnancy diet. This recipe comes together easily and is great to have in the fridge for quick and tasty lunches all week long.

Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad recipe can easily be made ahead of time. It’s fresh and full of flavour, with a lightly creamy, tangy dressing. Delicious on its own or served alongside a piece of grilled fish, chicken or tempeh. You’ll enjoy this pregnancy recipe again and again.

Roasted Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Carrot with Paprika

If you’re sick of steamed vegetables, give this pregnancy recipe a whirl. Roasted vegetables are a delicious way to enjoy more vegetables more often. Serve alongside quinoa, marinated baked tempeh, or a piece of grilled chicken or fish for a complete and nutritious pregnancy meal.

Pregnancy Articles

Ways To Relieve Restless Legs During Pregnancy — top tips for relieving leg cramps during pregnancy

How To Cope With And Manage Gestational Diabetes — supportive steps to help you cope with and manage gestational diabetes + gestational diabetes friendly snacks

Preparing For An Empowered And Positive Birth Experience — a positive birth experience is possible for you

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

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 during pregnancy