Food for the Ages: How Your Pregnancy Plate Shapes Future Generations

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw for an eye-opening conversation about the profound impact of pregnancy nutrition. Discover how the food you eat today not only nourishes you and your baby but also influences the health of your future grandchildren through epigenetics.This episode is packed with essential, science-backed advice:Blood Sugar Stability: Learn why managing your blood sugar is crucial for reducing nausea and setting the stage for your baby's long-term metabolic health.The Gut Microbiome: Uncover why a healthy gut is one of the most powerful gifts you can give your baby and how to nourish it with the right kinds of fibrous foods.The Truth About Protein: Find out how much protein you really need during pregnancy for your baby's growth, placenta health, and even your future breast milk composition.Supplementation is Not Optional: Kath explains why a good diet isn't enough and breaks down what to look for in a high-quality prenatal vitamin, as well as when to consider extra supplements like Omega-3s.A Day on Your Plate: Kath provides a practical, delicious, and easy-to-follow meal plan for a pregnant mom, including meals, snacks, and supplements.This is a must-listen for any expectant mother who wants to make informed, confident choices about her nutrition, cutting through the noise to give her baby the very best start in life.About Our Guest:Kath Megaw is a distinguished Paediatric Dietitian with extensive experience in early childhood nutrition. As a regular expert on the podcast and co-author of "Weaning Sense," Kath is passionate about translating complex nutritional science into practical, accessible advice for parents. She works closely with families to lay healthy foundations from pregnancy through to the toddler years and beyond.Episode References and Links:Book: Weaning Sense by Meg Faure and Kath MegawDiscount Code: Get 50% off the Parent Sense app with code SENSE50.📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.comSocial Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing listFor episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]