As a naturopath, I am committed to supporting women through all life stages with natural therapies. This includes women trying to conceive, support through the pregnancy journey, preparing for birth, motherhood through to menopause and beyond. A woman’s body and what it is capable of is nothing short of amazing. From the moment a female is born her body carries egg cells, progresses through to puberty during her teen years, preparing the body for regular menstrual cycles during her reproductive years. It has the power to create, carry and bring into the world a little human… now that in itself ..read more

The health of a mother directly influences her growing baby. Probiotics have enormous benefits from pre-conception, your first trimester of pregnancy, through to the birth of your baby and beyond. In fact, when you consume probiotics you will not only support your own gut health and overall health, you can also influence the health of your baby into adulthood. What are probiotics? Essentially, probiotics are the friendly live bacteria and yeasts (known as live microorganisms) that line your digestive tract. They provide vital support for your overall health by supporting your digestive system ..read more

Deciding you want to start a family is an important part of a relationship. You’re taking that next step in life! For some couples, pregnancy happens really quickly, and for many others it can be a long and difficult road. To ensure you and your body are as best prepared as you can be, let’s take a look at the most effective, natural ways to boost fertility. This will help you achieve that positive pregnancy test result you’re hoping for. Three Key Fertility Boosts for Women 1. Understand Your Menstrual Cycle Getting to know your body and your menstrual cycle is the best way to determine your ..read more

One of the most common questions I get as a pregnancy naturopath is whether it’s okay to feed your baby solid food and, if so, when? There’s so much information out there, and often it differs – making it confusing for new families when they’re trying to figure out what to do. As babies grow, they need solid foods to get more iron and other essential nutrients for development and growth. Before the first six months, babies use iron stored in their bodies from when they were in the womb, and from breastmilk or formula. Eating solids also develop their teeth and jaws and enhances the movement sk ..read more

Your gut microbiome is a critical aspect of your overall health and is especially important during pregnancy. Most women know that great nutrition helps grow a healthy baby, but did you know that the health of your gut can affect your chances of getting pregnant? What is the microbiome? Your microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms that predominantly live in your intestinal tract. Microbes actually outnumber the amount of cells in your body – ten to one! The bacteria in your microbiome are responsible for many of your body’s daily functioning such as, helping to digest food, keep y ..read more

Over the course of a woman’s life, her body will undergo a multitude of changes. There’s puberty, the fluctuations that come along with your cycle, and countless other reasons your shape may change, but you know which stage of life takes the cake for the most dramatic changes during the shortest period of time? You guessed it, pregnancy. Over the course of your pregnancy and breastfeeding journey, the average number of times your bra size will change is 5! To ensure optimal breast health during this crazy time, a properly fitting maternity bra is essential. So let’s take out the guesswork and ..read more

When you’re expecting a newborn, you’ll no doubt be expecting sleepless nights once the baby has arrived, but did you know that sleep during pregnancy can be just as difficult? Hormone changes can affect your circadian rhythm and the quality of your sleep – leaving many women feeling unrested when they wake up. During the first trimester of your pregnancy, you’re likely to feel tired because your body is working to nurture your developing baby. Your heart is pumping faster, your body is making more blood and the placenta is just forming. You may also need to pass urine more frequently, which c ..read more

Managing your emotional wellbeing when you’re expecting can be a real challenge for many women. These days, there is a wealth of information out there about how to limit your stress, find calm and nurture your emotional health during pregnancy. The hard part can be finding the resources that make your life easier – not more complicated. Since the COVID-19 pandemic I have experienced my own feelings of uncertainty and have noticed the same emotions presenting in those I work with. When your circumstances feel unpredictable, it’s easy to feel as though you’re out of control – but there are plent ..read more

Wondering what it means when you’re pregnant and your baby starts kicking? Is it a bad thing? Should you be worried? Along with things like skin changes and constipation during pregnancy, when your baby moves it’s nothing to be concerned about. Between 16 and 24 weeks, you’ll start to feel your baby wiggle, and this will continue until you give birth. It’s an exciting milestone when you first feel this movement, and it’s a positive sign that your baby is healthy. The first few fluttery movements are known as quickening. How often should a baby move during pregnancy? Although research on baby m ..read more

When you find out that you’re pregnant, there are so many changes in store for your body. Not only will your waistline expand, but you could get unusual cravings, fluctuating moods and alterations to the look and feel of your skin. Are pregnancy skin changes normal? Yes, for most women, skin breakouts, discoloration, varicose veins and skin tags are totally common – but that doesn’t stop them from being annoying. It really isn’t all bad though – most women also experience a healthy glow that you wish you got to keep forever. Here are 7 ways that pregnancy may change your skin, so you know what ..read more