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Pregnancy

Naturopathy for pregnancy means using natural steps to create a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. As a Pregnancy Naturopath, I can help you create the ideal environment to conceive, and support you through a wholesome pregnancy from start to finish. Pregnancy naturopathy can provide you with nutritional advice and information on safe, high quality supplements and be a tailored solution for your individual needs.

 

Fertility In Your 40s

Achieving a healthy pregnancy in your 40s can be a challenge for most women. But read on and I will explain the reasons why, and also what you can do to boost your fertility to improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy. What are the chances? Babies born with ovaries are born with all the egg cells they are ever…

Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy

The quality of your diet during pregnancy has a great impact on your pregnancy health and your growing baby. My guess is you want to give your baby the best start to life. There are a range of foods that you should avoid in pregnancy, purely because some can lead to a bacterial infection such as listeria, and other foods…

Natural Ways to Beat Pregnancy Insomnia

Is pregnancy insomnia driving you crazy? Waking up and lying awake for hours can be really frustrating when you know you should be getting in as much sleep as you can before your baby arrives. Pregnancy insomnia can begin as early as the first trimester and can linger throughout your pregnancy. Once your baby is welcomed into this world you…

probiotics in pregnancy
Benefits of Probiotics in Pregnancy

The health of a mother directly influences her growing baby. Probiotics have enormous benefits from pre-conception, your first trimester of pregnancy, through to the birth of your baby and beyond. In fact, when you consume probiotics you will not only support your own gut health and overall health, you can also influence the health of your baby into adulthood.

Natural Ways to Boost Fertility

Deciding you want to start a family is an important part of a relationship. You’re taking that next step in life! For some couples, pregnancy happens really quickly, and for many others it can be a long and difficult road. To ensure you and your body are as best prepared as you can be, let’s take a look at the most effective, natural ways to boost fertility. This will help you achieve that positive pregnancy test result you’re hoping for.

When your baby can start eating solids

One of the most common questions I get as a pregnancy naturopath is whether it’s okay to feed your baby solid food and, if so, when? There’s so much information out there, and often it differs – making it confusing for new families when they’re trying to figure out what to do. As babies grow, they need solid foods to…

Gut Health During Pregnancy

Your gut microbiome is a critical aspect of your overall health and is especially important during pregnancy. Most women know that great nutrition helps grow a healthy baby, but did you know that the health of your gut can affect your chances of getting pregnant? What is the microbiome? Your microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms that predominantly…

Sleep During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

When you’re expecting a newborn, you’ll no doubt be expecting sleepless nights once the baby has arrived, but did you know that sleep during pregnancy can be just as difficult? Hormone changes can affect your circadian rhythm and the quality of your sleep – leaving many women feeling unrested when they wake up. During the first trimester of your pregnancy,…