Everyone’s preconception journey is different, but what is important is that you have a plan in place to create optimal health for both you and your partner prior to conception, and an incredibly healthy pregnancy and entry into motherhood, whether it be your first time or now. I’ve put together some suggestions to help you […]
We’ve discussed the issues with oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) in pregnancy before, especially the false positives in women who follow a moderate to low carbohydrate diet. I also have an issue with some of the advice given to women with a pregnancy blood glucose level (BGL) of 5.1 mmol/L or HbA1c of 5.1%. Before […]
Let’s talk about infant reflux and Losec. Losec is a prescription medication that is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI), prescribed as an acid suppressant for infant reflux. Before I can on, this has proven to be a triggering topic of conversation for some. What I am not saying is that Losec doesn’t give symptomatic relief, because […]
I shared this story over instagram recently and it has already helped so many mummas, so I’m posting it here in case you missed the conversation… This photo marks the end of Grace’s breast feeding journey. Twelve months of nourishing my little girl. Twelve months of trying to sit still and enjoy the process. Twelve […]
