The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In the latest episode of The Beat podcast, Midwife Avril speaks with Dr Alex Richardson, author of 'They Are What You Feed Them' and Senior Research Associate at Oxford University, on the importance of nutrition and brain development.

The discussion includes an overview of brain development, key nutrients, the implications of insufficient fat intake and some practical advice to give to pregnant women and mothers of young children.