Many of us assume that after around six months, a baby will start to sleep through the night. Consistently. A sort-of developmental milestone to be hit. The reality however is that science suggests this may be an unrealistic expectation (sorry!) and that as parents, we need to…
We speak to Dr Hillary Fredrickson founder of Cultivate Fertility: she is a naturopathic doctor and Integrative Paediatrics practice specialist and has been working with families for 16yrs. Her main focus is working with women who are #ttc and who… Read More
Recent research shows that over 90% of women struggle in the early days of breastfeeding. For some women this resolves and they can continue on their journey. For others it persists and this can have a very real impact on… Read More
These days there is SO much information. The trouble is, its not always based on anything concrete. So, we turn (as always) to the latest science based research to bust some of the most common new baby myths we hear.
It has long been argued that one of the perks of breastfeeding is postpartum weightloss. However, the science suggests it isn’t actually that simple. We take a look at the reality and even more crucially the nutrients we have to watch that can get particularly depleted during Read More
Pregnancy is not always glamorous. In fact, research shows that 30% of women will experience Varicose Veins at some point in their first pregnancy (1). This often rises in subsequent pregnancies. Spider veins and swelling are another common reality. We take a look at the drivers behind this and…
Pregnancy and birth has of course a HUGE impact on our hormones. Doesn’t take a genius to work that one out. As a consequence, during pregnancy and immediately post, it is very normal to experience some emotional ‘ups and downs’. Also known as the postnatal crash. Sometimes…
Thankfully the awareness around how bad certain plastics (and Microplastics) are for our health and environment is growing. Particularly around specific plastics like BPA. Click here for more. This has led to BPA being banned from many baby products. Good news.
However,…
During pregnancy the focus is all on our bodies and how we can make them the best ‘house’ for a growing baby. Often however, the moment the baby is born we stop focusing on ourselves and switch entirely to the baby. A natural response, however, pregnancy and…
We know that allergies and autoimmunity are on the rise in our kids. Some like peanut/egg have gone up multiples in the last few decades. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease that is also on the rise in our children. Essentially it is a severe reaction to the…
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