The Surprising Links Between Breastfeeding, BMI, & Bacteria
The Surprising Links Between Breastfeeding, BMI, & Bacteria Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 26/05/2022 A Weighty Issue More kids than ever before are overweight or obese (1). Although trashy magazines and celebrities like Kim Kardashian may have us fooled into thinking being overweight is only an […]
The Lingering Impact of Birth Mode
The Lingering Impact of Birth Mode Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 26/05/2022 No woman should ever feel any guilt or judgment surrounding the way her baby was born. Every birth is an act of heroism in its own special way. Comparisons between C-sections and ‘natural births’ […]
Nurture Your Microbes to Fuel Your Fertility
Nurture Your Microbes to Fuel Your Fertility Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 18/05/2022 We never think it will happen to us. We spend our 20s being paranoid about periods that show up one day late or sore boobs that threaten an unplanned pregnancy…We’re absolutely certain that […]
You Are What You Eat…and So Are Your Babies
You Are What You Eat…and So Are Your Babies Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 12/05/2022 “Give her an extra slice of cake. She’s eating for two!” “I wish I was pregnant so I could eat anything I wanted with no judgement!” “Eat everything now, girl! You’ll […]
Gut Chronicles: The Story Behind Your Bub’s Gut Microbiome
Gut Chronicles: The Story Behind Your Bub’s Gut Microbiome Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 01/05/2022 The learning curve when we become parents is steep…super steep. Breastfeeding techniques, ideal nap times, safest car seats, how to hold them when you bathe them…To ‘dummy’, or not to ‘dummy’? […]
Breastfeeding Diet – Does It Matter?
Breastfeeding Diet – Does It Matter? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 26/04/2022 When a woman announces that she’s pregnant, all eyes are on her. She suddenly gets showered with attention and there seems to be people all around her catering to her cravings, offering back rubs […]
Liquid Gold: Breastfeeding & the Gut
Liquid Gold: Breastfeeding & the Gut Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 21/04/2022 Breastfeeding is hard. Not enough people talk about how hard it can be. Sure, some people seem to be able to whip out a boob, stick it in their baby’s mouth and be […]
Which Diet Does Science Say Is Best For Gut Health?
Which Diet Does Science Say Is Best For Gut Health? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 20/03/2022 Google ‘What’s the best diet for gut health?’ and you will be bombarded with foods you should avoid, supplements you should take, keto meal plans to follow, and ‘detox’ programs […]
Eating (Well) For Two
Eating (Well) For Two Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 26/03/2022 When you first visit the GP after discovering those two lines on the pregnancy test, you will most likely be given a long list of what NOT to eat or drink during pregnancy…No more soft cheese, […]
Microbiome Manipulation
Microbiome Manipulation Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) 03/04/2022 The gut microbiome is complex and plays a major role in the development and regulation of the immune system. Maternal health, and the state of the maternal gut microbiome, before and during pregnancy is an important determinant for the development of newborn microbiome. As […]
