Fertility

Essential Nutrients for childhood development As a Natural Health Practitioner, my greatest passion is helping couples prepare for conception making sure that they will have the healthiest baby possible. In part two,...

09 December, 2019

Want to know the secret to having a smart baby?  Working as a Naturopath specialising in Fertility it's important to me to support the health and longevity of the next generation. In this article, I...

18 November, 2019

Many women (and men) have already had an appointment with a fertility clinic or started ART (assisted reproductive technology) when they arrive at NatMed. I endeavour to optimise the chance of...

21 October, 2019

When you think of ‘bacteria’, its likely that images of germs and infection may spring to mind…unwelcome guests in your little one’s body! While some microbes can lead to sickness,...

16 December, 2017

Seafood, You and Baby Too. Most clients are cautious about avoiding listeria, cutting out deli products such as cold meats and soft cheeses, re-heated meals and unpasteurised dairy…but what about Seafood?...

03 August, 2017

Fertility Naturopath Conception: a well-orchestrated miracle Preconception: an overview The goal of preconception health care is to optimise the health of both potential parents to ensure the best possible start for your baby. ...

03 December, 2016

Caffeine when pregnant - should I limit caffeine if I am planning to conceive, or am pregnant ? This question is one of the most frequently asked of my fertility clients,...

29 February, 2016
We all know that folic acid is important for pregnancy, but did you know there are different forms of folic acid and that the form you choose can affect your fertility? The majority of women know that folic acid (B9), is essential for the normal development of a baby in utero. It is particularly important in the first trimester when the nervous system is developing, as it reduces the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. But more recent research has uncovered a genetic defect that makes it extremely difficult for up to 1in 4 people to effectively absorb folic acid, which is the synthetic form contained in most supplements.
08 January, 2016

Did you know that Thyroids play an important part in conceiving?

  If you have been trying to conceive for 6 months or longer it is well worth getting your thyroid health checked. For such a small gland situated at the front of the throat the thyroid has a big job to perform. It is essential for regulating metabolism, blood calcium levels, energy production, fat metabolism, oxygen utilization, balance of other hormones and weight maintenance. I find that with my clients sub optimal thyroid health is often overlooked by your G.P and thyroid blood tests are not preformed as part of a standard pre conception blood panel.
05 August, 2015