The Secret To Having A Smart Baby – Part 2

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 / 0 Comments

The Secret To Having A Smart Baby – Part 1

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 / 0 Comments

Low Ovarian Reserves? Things You Need To Consider

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 / 0 Comments

Do You Need to Take a Multivitamin?

Research demonstrates a broad spectrum of protective health benefits with regular use of therapeutic multivitamins...

16 October, 2017 / 0 Comments

Is Seafood Safe When You're Expecting?

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 / 0 Comments

Is your metabolism sluggish? It could be sub-clinical Hypothyroidism.

Thyroid health is a huge issue in Australia, as it is deficient in our soil and food. When we first discovered that many pregnant women were iodine deficient we decided...

14 February, 2017 / 0 Comments

Fertility & Conception: a well-orchestrated miracle

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 / 0 Comments

Your Pregnancy, Your Newborn and Gut Microbiota

Why is your microbiome so important for your newborn? Unless you have been marooned on a desert island you would have heard talk about the importance of the gut microbiota- so...

01 July, 2016 / 0 Comments

Caffeine in Pregnancy

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 / 0 Comments

Folic Acid and Fertility – The Full Story

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 / 0 Comments

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