Have you stopped to contemplate what it takes to make a baby? Have you been trying to conceive for some time without success? Perhaps you are planning your first or fourth child and concerned about your health and your chances of falling pregnant naturally? Have you ever considered what it actually takes to make a … Read more
Preparing for labour? Are you nervous? Or are you excited to see how it all happens? I was super excited, much to the surprise of my experienced friends – they all smiled awkwardly when I said I couldn’t wait for labour……. I will say now that it is impossible to be fully prepared for labour, … Read more
You’re on the home stretch and it won’t be long before you get to meet your baby face to face! Perhaps you’re starting to feel uncomfortable in this third trimester as your belly continues to grow (just when you think it can’t get any bigger), and your baby might also be feeling uncomfortable as its … Read more
Well done! You are now on the home stretch having reached the third trimester of pregnancy! The third trimester is a very exciting time as you get prepared for labour and of course, meet your baby for the first time. You might be thinking about decorating your baby’s room and deciding on what baby items … Read more
You are now in the second trimester of pregnancy and you may be experiencing new or different pregnancy symptoms. Your baby is also changing and developing daily during the second trimester, and it is during this period where you have the chance to see your baby on another scan. This usually occurs around the 20-week … Read more
If you’re a new parent and thinking about introducing solids into your infant’s diet, you might be confused by the conflicting information available about when to introduce solids and what types of foods to introduce. It does seem that every year guidelines for infant feeding change. When I had my son, the guideline was 6 … Read more
As a naturopath, I absolutely encourage and support women to breastfeed for as long as they can, whether that be 3 months or 3 years. However, I have also seen that breastfeeding does not always work out for mothers and babies for a variety of reasons, and that’s ok too. This blog is not designed … Read more
Have you heard of the fourth trimester? Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy or have you recently given birth? If so, you might be interested in learning ways to help you and your newborn settle in to the first three months of life – creating a fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is essentially … Read more
So you are now past the 12-week mark and officially into your second trimester of pregnancy! Well done! You have no doubt seen your little human on the ultrasound for the first time, and what a beautiful experience that is! Hopefully by now those pesky, and sometimes debilitating, first trimester pregnancy symptoms have started to … Read more
Have you just found out your pregnant? Congratulations! What an exciting time for you and your partner! The 9 months of pregnancy go by so fast, although those early weeks of pregnancy seem to drag on as you wait for your first scan and see your little peanut for the first time. When you think … Read more