Everyone has an opinion about what you should be eating. Very few of them are dietitians.

Less than most people assume, and not at all in the first trimester. Your requirement for particular nutrients rises considerably more than your energy needs do, which is why the focus is on making the food you can manage count rather than simply adding volume.

Pregnancy supplements are usually prescribed and monitored by your doctor or midwife, and I work around what you've been given rather than over the top of it. My side is making sure your eating supports it and fills the gaps that food is better at filling. Bring your prescription list to the first consultation.

That's often exactly when it helps most. When very little is tolerated, what you do manage matters much more — and there are practical strategies around timing, texture, temperature and food choice that make a real difference. If your sickness is severe, please also speak to your doctor, because that needs medical management alongside.

There's a well-established list around food safety in pregnancy, and we'll go through it properly and practically at your consultation — including how it applies to South African products and eating out here, which generic overseas advice tends to gloss over.

Blood-sugar management in pregnancy is closely monitored by your medical team, and dietary care is a central part of it. I work alongside them on the eating side. Bring your results and their guidance and we'll build around it.

Yes — and it's often easier when you're exhausted or unwell. I consult online across South Africa and in person in Sea Point, with the same plan, app access and daily support.