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Fertility Glossary

Pregnancy nutrition

Eating well before and during pregnancy.

Nutrition and lifestyle

The Australian Dietary Guidelines apply in pregnancy, with additional iodine and folic acid, extra iron and calcium, and slightly higher energy needs in later pregnancy. There is no single fertility diet; a broadly Mediterranean-style pattern with vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, fish and healthy fats is the most consistently supported approach.

Also known as: fertility diet, eating for pregnancy, Mediterranean diet

Sources

  • Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, NHMRC (nrv.gov.au)
  • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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