Living Well during Pregnancy2026-08-27T09:54:50+10:00

Living Well during Pregnancy

Free telephone coaching with a dietitian.

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    Welcome to Living Well During Pregnancy
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    Our program is here to support you to create a healthy, happy pregnancy for both you and your baby.

    Living well during pregnancy is designed to enable women to achieve their nutrition and physical activity goals with the support of their personalized dietician health coach. Through individual coaching calls and online resources, we provide guidance that is tailored specifically to each mom‑to‑be’s needs.

    We focus on balanced nutrition, staying active, and supporting recommended weight gain. Making even small adjustments like choosing more nutritious foods can make a big difference during pregnancy.

    Our goal is to help women make sustainable changes that will support their health long after pregnancy. We do this by setting realistic goals and making small changes over time.

    Each mother receives regular calls from her dietician coach. We work together to create a personalized action plan that evolves with her needs. The first call is usually a bit longer, so we can really get to know her and tailor our advice. Follow‑up calls are about thirty minutes and allow us to check progress and set follow‑up goals as needed.

    Our program is designed to adapt. If a participant is diagnosed with gestational diabetes or any other health condition, we modify the action plan to ensure her health and safety.

    Having someone there to talk to was a big relief for me. It was amazing to be able to access a professional dietician without having to go through the process of booking with a GP, getting a referral, and then having to pay someone upwards of however much. Being able to access that through the public system was a relief — to be able to access that education and information without the stress of having to find it myself.

    Being able to access someone who could walk me through the process and talk to me, and almost be a cheerleader as well, and validate any issues that I had — it was a big relief. Old wives’ tales can be confusing, so being able to access someone who actually knows, who’s been educated, and who you can trust, was invaluable.

    Any pregnant person can undertake the Living Well During Pregnancy program.

    Living Well During Pregnancy is a free telephone coaching program that connects you with an experienced dietitian to support your health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy. The program is open to all women planing to deliver at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and provides practical guidance on nutrition, healthy weight gain, physical activity, and health enabling behaviours to help you achieve your nutrition and activity goals for a healthy pregnancy and beyond.

    You’ll have regular one-on-one calls with a dietitian at times that work for you. Together, you’ll discuss your goals, current habits, and any challenges you may face. Support is tailored to your needs and may include:

    • Eating well and planning balanced meals
    • Food safety during pregnancy
    • Mindful eating and healthy habits
    • Staying physically active
    • Setting and working towards realistic goals

    To help you stay on track between calls, you’ll also receive tip sheets, a pregnancy health workbook, and printable tools you can use at home. Your dietitian will work with you to set achievable steps, track your progress, and provide strategies for overcoming barriers.

    Whether you’re looking to improve your nutrition, manage weight gain, or simply feel more confident about your health during pregnancy, this program offers the support, resources, and motivation you need — all over the phone.

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