Top marks for… Your sardine snack habit. This is one of the best food sources of long-chain omega-3 fats including DHA and iodine, both essential for the infant’s developing brain. Another key nutrient for pregnancy is folate and your bean porridge is a rich source.

If you keep eating like this you’ll… Need to keep an eye on your iron levels. Requirements increase from 18 to 27mg a day during pregnancy and that can be a hard, but not impossible, target to meet without red meat.

Why don’t you try… Making pizza bases with a mix of wholemeal and legume flour. Team your pizza with a salad including dark leafy greens and a source of vitamin C, such as fresh capsicum or orange slices. Include tofu and iron-rich grains such as amaranth or quinoa.

Janine Zafra is the founder and creative director of Australian accessories brand Brie Leon.

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