Healthy eating

If you're overweight, you may have problems getting pregnant and fertility treatment is less likely to work.

Being overweight (having a BMI over 25) or obese (having a BMI over 30) also raises the risk of some pregnancy problems.

Before you get pregnant you can calculate your BMI. But this may not be accurate once you're pregnant, so consult your midwife or doctor.

Having a healthy diet and doing moderate exercise are advised in pregnancy, and it's important not to gain too much weight.

Foodwise can also assist in eating a balanced diet. If you want to speak to a health professional about this, please chat to your doctor, or you can click here to visit the weight management service where you can self-refer (opens in new tab).