Healthy weight and diet in pregnancy

This page outlines more about maintaining a healthy weight in pregnancy and having a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Healthy weight in pregnancy

Being at a healthy weight is always good for your health and it's helpful to be a healthy weight before you become pregnant. It's also beneficial to remain at a healthy weight during pregnancy as it helps your body prepare for the birth and lowers the risk of complications.

All women are different and health care professionals help women of all weights, without judgement. It's important to attend all your antenatal appointments and let them know if you have any concerns about your weight or any other problems.

See more information about the Healthy Weight Healthy Lives-Maternity Pilot Programme on the Humber and North Yorkshire Maternity website.

The CYC Health Trainers offer free one-to-one support and guidance on healthy eating and weight management.

Healthy diet during pregnancy

Eating a good balanced diet will help with the changes your body will go through during the pregnancy and the birth. A balanced diet includes eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and drinking lots of water.

Eating healthy during pregnancy will also help your new-born baby. A balanced diet will give you both vitamins and minerals, as well as carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.

See more information about diet during pregnancy on the Humber and North Yorkshire Maternity website and the NHS guidance for information on healthy eating in pregnancy.

For more information on vitamins in pregnancy, see the Vitamins in pregnancy page.

The Healthy Start Scheme helps you to buy food and milk.

Apply for the Healthy Start Scheme. Contact the Healthy Child Service if support is needed to complete the application.

Healthy Start vitamins are available to eligible women and children via providers located across York. See the NHS find healthy start vitamins locator.