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,…
Author: Carmen
As a mother, midwife and naturopath I love everything related to pregnancy, childbirth and babies. I am committed to supporting women throughout their pregnancy from food and nutrition to herbs, vitamins and minerals specific to each stage of pregnancy. It is important to help women with childbirth choices and to enable a positive childbirth experience. New mothers also welcome the additional information and support when it comes to breastfeeding, better sleep and a holistic approach to family health.
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…
Guest Post: The Importance of a Good Maternity Bra in Pregnancy
Over the course of a woman’s life, her body will undergo a multitude of changes. There’s puberty, the fluctuations that come along with your cycle, and countless other reasons your shape may change, but you know which stage of life takes the cake for the most dramatic changes during the shortest period of time? You…
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…
How to manage your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy
Managing your emotional wellbeing when you’re expecting can be a real challenge for many women. These days, there is a wealth of information out there about how to limit your stress, find calm and nurture your emotional health during pregnancy. The hard part can be finding the resources that make your life easier – not…
Your Baby’s Movements During Pregnancy
Wondering what it means when you’re pregnant and your baby starts kicking? Is it a bad thing? Should you be worried? Along with things like skin changes and constipation during pregnancy, when your baby moves it’s nothing to be concerned about. Between 16 and 24 weeks, you’ll start to feel your baby wiggle, and this…
8 Pregnancy Skin Changes You Need To Know About
When you find out that you’re pregnant, there are so many changes in store for your body. Not only will your waistline expand, but you could get unusual cravings, fluctuating moods and alterations to the look and feel of your skin. Are pregnancy skin changes normal? Yes, for most women, skin breakouts, discoloration, varicose veins…
10 Tips to Survive a Summer Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and looking for ways to survive the heat this summer? Here in Melbourne, temperatures have been soaring recently, but it doesn’t mean you have to struggle. As a qualified pregnancy naturopath, I help couples and individuals navigate pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. Based in Brunswick, Melbourne, my clinic is easy to access by…
Eating Spicy Food in Pregnancy: Is it safe?
Lots of women start craving spicy food when they’re pregnant but worry that spicy foods will harm their baby in some way. Cravings during pregnancy are stereotypically strange combinations or ‘odd’ foods like pickles…
Herbs That Naturally Increase Fertility
When looking for herbs that naturally increase fertility, it’s tempting to have a quick look online, read a few reviews and make an online purchase. The claims made on the internet about herbs for fertility can be intriguing and tempting but often false. It’s therefore essential to visit a qualified naturopath or herbalist before deciding…