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    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 /

    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, and for an addicted coffee drinker it may seem inconceivable that you should limit coffee consumption. So, is caffeine when pregnant and preconception really that harmful? Often due to morning sickness and aversion to tastes and smells heightened in pregnancy, you may be put off at least in the first trimester. There are many conflicting arguments for and against at least reducing caffeine in pregnancy. Research has not come up with a definitive answer, but does point towards the risk factors. I’m suggesting that you should consider giving it up in the preconception period in preparation for pregnancy. Recent research from the U.S shows that 51% of people are slow metabolizers of caffeine, which means it takes a long time to clear from the body, and if you think of all the extra circulating hormones in pregnancy it would logically take a lot longer.
    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 /