Eating well in pregnancy shouldn't feel this overwhelming.
You're growing a human. The last thing you need is conflicting advice, confusing food rules, and guilt about every bite.
You've probably already Googled "what to eat in pregnancy" and come away more confused than when you started.
One source says avoid this. Another says eat more of that. Your well-meaning family has opinions. Your midwife mentioned folate. And somewhere between the nausea, the fatigue, and everything else changing at once — you're expected to figure out what "eating well" actually looks like *for you*.
It doesn't have to be this hard.
Your instructor
Hi, I'm Dr Shelley Wilkinson — Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD (Health Psychology).
I've been a dietitian for 30 years, and I have a PhD in Health Psychology — which means my expertise goes well beyond food lists and portion sizes. I understand the behaviour behind eating: why change is hard, what actually motivates people to sustain healthy habits, and how to make nutrition work in real life.
I've spent decades working with women at some of the most important and vulnerable times in their lives - trying to conceive, growing a baby, adjusting to new motherhood, and navigating perimenopause. I know how overwhelming the nutrition noise can be, and I've built these programs to be the clear, compassionate, evidence-based support I wish every woman had access to.
This isn't about perfection. It's about easy, practical, yummy solutions that create lasting change.
Nourish & Nurture for Pregnancy is a self-paced online program designed to cut through the noise and give you simple, personalised nutrition strategies that actually work in real life — so you can feel confident you're nourishing yourself and your growing baby, without obsessing over food.
This program is for you if you are:
- Newly pregnant and want to start strong with the right nutrition habits
- Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice and just want someone to make it clear
- Struggling with nausea, food aversions, or changes in appetite and need practical solutions
- Time-poor and need strategies you can actually fit into a busy life
- Someone who loves food and refuses to give up enjoying it during pregnancy
By the end of this program, you'll:
✔ Know exactly what to eat — and what to ease up on — trimester by trimester
✔ Feel confident your baby is getting what they need to develop and thrive
✔ Have practical meal ideas and recipes that work with your cravings, not against them
✔ Understand your supplement needs so you stop second-guessing at the pharmacy
✔ Track your progress with tools built specifically for pregnancy nutrition
✔ Feel calm around food — not anxious, not guilty, not confused
Here’s what you’ll work through:
Foundations of Pregnancy Nutrition The science-backed essentials — what your body actually needs right now, and why, explained in plain English.
Trimester-by-Trimester Guidance Your nutritional needs shift as your pregnancy progresses. This module walks you through each stage so you always know what to focus on.
Managing Common Challenges Nausea, food aversions, heartburn, iron deficiency - practical, evidence-based strategies for the real challenges of eating in pregnancy.
Supplements Demystified What to take, when, and why. Cut through the supplement overwhelm with personalised, expert guidance.
Meal Planning Made Easy Practical recipe ideas, meal plans, and shopping strategies for time-poor pregnant women who still love good food.
Tracking Tools Nutrition, activity, and weight trackers designed specifically for pregnancy — so you can feel reassured you're on track.
Curriculum
- My Lifestyle Goals and Plans - Pregnancy
- Nutrition and Activity Trackers for Pregnancy
- Food and drink recommendations and serve sizes
- Nutrition Essentials for Pregnancy
- Nutrition Extras for Pregnancy
- Personalised Pregnancy Weight Tracker BMI <18.5 kg/m2
- Personalised Pregnancy Weight Tracker BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
- Personalised Pregnancy Weight Tracker BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2
- Personalised Pregnancy Weight Tracker BMI >30kg/m2
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the program take?
It's completely self-paced - you start when you're ready and work through it at whatever speed suits your life. Most women dip in and out across their pregnancy as each topic becomes relevant to them.
I'm already in my second trimester — is it too late to start?
Not at all. The program is structured so you can start at any point and work through what's most relevant to your stage right now.
I eat pretty well already. Will I still get value from this?
Pregnancy nutrition is different to everyday nutrition. Even women with great baseline habits find they need to adjust significantly - and many are surprised by what they were missing. If you're already health-conscious, you'll move through the foundations quickly and get most value from the trimester-specific guidance and tracking tools.
What if I have a specific condition like gestational diabetes or food allergies?
This program provides evidence-based general pregnancy nutrition guidance. If you have a diagnosed condition, we recommend using this program alongside individual support from us. You can also book a one-on-one appointment with Dr Shelley or Elin via the Lifestyle Maternity website.
How do I access the program?
Once you enrol, you'll have instant access through your Teachable account. Log in from any device - phone, tablet, or computer - whenever suits you.
If you complete the program and don't feel more confident about your pregnancy nutrition, reach out and we'll make it right.
What women have told us about our program
“The Weight Tracker has been useful to know the weight range to stay in and to be able to graph my own weight”
“The PeNut cookbook was so helpful for new ideas for the week”
“I enrolled in Nourish and Nurture while pregnant with my first child and I liked the online program. It had information and printable content in one place that I could work through at my pace and refer to again later”
Nourishing
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