What is the gut microbiome and how can it impact my child’s health?

The gut microbiome is often talked about for health and wellbeing but what is it and how does it impact your child’s health now and into the future?  What is the gut microbiome?  The gut microbiome refers to the micro-organisms (living… Continue Reading >

Chinese Traditional Medicine and Herbal Nutrition on the First Months of Your Newborn’s Life

Well-known nutritionist Nicole Chien*, advises on how to make the early days with your baby easier, more settled and harmonious with the help of Chinese Traditional Medicine and herbal nutrition. Nicole explains: “In Asian culture, mums are very much looked… Continue Reading >

What You Need to Know in Your Baby’s First Week of Life

During pregnancy, the focus is on the birth of your baby, which is very important but after that, you’ll have your baby to care for 24 hours a day and there is a lot to learn -you don’t really know… Continue Reading >

5 Things women secretly do to start feeling better post-pregnancy

Motherhood is something that changes you both inside and out. Once you’ve put the 40 weeks or so of pregnancy behind you and long hours of childbirth, you’re officially a mother, which is something you should be extremely proud of…. Continue Reading >

100ish questions to ask before baby arrives

Just glance & answer. There are no right or wrong answers. Use these points as a kick-off for conversation. Naming Bebe Whose last name will the baby take (if either of yours)? Will the baby have the dad’s last name,… Continue Reading >

How your baby’s hands can help with breastfeeding

Are your baby’s hands getting in the way as you try to breastfeed? Have you been told to wrap your baby for feeds? Although the advice to wrap babies like a tiny burrito for feeds was common practice years ago,… Continue Reading >

Answering 5 Common Breastfeeding Questions

As a clinical nutritionist working with women through reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, I’m often asked about breastfeeding! Here are the answers to 5 common breastfeeding questions. Do you need extra calories when breastfeeding? Yes! The production of breast… Continue Reading >

How Breastfeeding Can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer For You And Your Daughter

You have most likely heard very good reasons to breastfeed: boosting baby’s immune system; providing breast milk that changes to meet your baby’s needs; a lovely way to bond and allowing instant comfort for an unsettled baby. Another important reason… Continue Reading >

Breastfeeding Tips

Midwife Cath Curtin Establishing routine: Newborns require lots of small frequent feeds in the first few weeks of life.  Breastfeeding frequently in the early days and weeks is completely normal and benefits the mother by establishing lactation and providing the baby… Continue Reading >

Real Dads Help Breastfeed Too

According to Australia’s most recognised breastfeeding expert, Pinky McKay, a father’s impact is the single most crucial factor in breastfeeding success – and no, he doesn’t have to bare his man boobs! (see clip Meet The Fockers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xoVutcfKNk) Pinky,… Continue Reading >