Breastfeeding and Allergy Prevention: Nutrition in Pregnancy

Debbie Palmer joins host Catherine Glass to explore how maternal diet shapes fetal immune development and influences allergy risk. This episode unpacks key nutrients, timing of dietary exposures, and findings from randomised trials that challenge conventional pregnancy nutrition advice.  Timestamps:  01:22 – Maternal diet  02:59 – Mid-pregnancy versus preconception  03:53 – Food groups  04:28 – Prebiotic supplements  05:30 – Pregnancy cravings