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Carmen Farrugia is a Pregnancy Naturopath in Melbourne who uses naturopathic approaches to improve your chances of getting pregnant and staying pregnant. During our consultation, Carmen will learn more about you, your body, your health and find out what your goals are. Various forms of physical assessments may be used – such as measuring your blood pressure, zinc testing, urine testing and iris analysis to develop an individualised healthcare plan to help you achieve your goals and ultimate pregnancy. The below naturopathy-related articles provide information on fertility naturopathy, overall natural wellness and pregnancy advice. If you’re looking for a Naturopath in Melbourne, please book an appointment or call The Pregnancy Naturopath today.
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…
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…
Ready to have a baby? If you’ve been trying to conceive, you may realise that it’s not as simple as you thought. Many couples struggle to get pregnant. In fact, one in 6 couples experience infertility according to Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand. Can a naturopath boost fertility? Yes, absolutely. As a naturopath, holistic practitioner and midwife, my…
If you have recently experienced a virus or COVID-19 it’s important to go easy on yourself in the recovery phase. There are some steps you can take to make your recovery easier so that you can transition to living and enjoying life in your healthy body again. In this article, I share my insights on post viral care, how to…
There’s nothing more special than welcoming your precious newborn baby into the world! You’ve provided a safe and nurturing environment for your baby to develop and grow within you. Now they’re on the outside and adjusting to a new way of life. This transition phase and the first few months of a baby’s life is a big adjustment, not only…
As a Fertility Naturopath I look at the whole picture: your diet, age, lifestyle, nutritional deficiencies, family history, physical activity levels, environmental exposures and more. Issues in any of these areas can result in toxin overload, hormonal imbalances and…
Not a very glamorous topic but an important one, as 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience either constipation or some digestive disturbance…
Male fertility increasing foods have been rising in popularity over recent years – gone are the days when fertility diets are just for women. When you’re preparing for conception, it’s not just women’s health that matters. While some foods can increase sperm count, other foods can harm sperm quality and quantity. What is a low sperm count? If a male…
We’ll start with what warming foods are. Categorising foods into warming and cooling has origins in Chinese medicine and is all about finding balance – often represented in the well-known yin and yang symbol. During winter (the yin months), when temperatures are…
If you’ve just learned that you’re pregnant, congratulations! It’s a time of excitement, anticipation, ‘dreams come true’ feelings mixed with lots of questions about what to expect, what foods to eat, lifestyle choices and exercise. Many women need support to navigate their way through the nine months of pregnancy. Each trimester brings with it changes to your body and mind.…