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 […]
Breastfeeding diet: does it matter?
MothersBabies Newsletter:Breastfeeding Diet: does it really matter? 3/5/2022 To view the newsletter, click here When a baby is born, a shift in focus moves from the pregnant woman to her baby. New mums often find themselves prioritising the health and happiness of their newborn baby above their own. While this is completely understandable with […]
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 […]
Mother’s Milk: How Breastfeeding affects the microbiome
MothersBabies Newsletter:Mother’s Milk: How Breastfeeding Affects the Microbiome 18/4/2022 To view the newsletter, click here Breastfeeding provides your baby with more than just ‘energy’ – it also contains a whole host of nutrients, bioactive compounds, and immune-supporting compounds. There’s a good reason so many people call breastmilk ‘liquid gold’!The benefits of breastfeeding on your baby’s […]
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 […]
MothersBabies Newsletter – Feeding Your Microbiome
MothersBabies Newsletter:Feeding Your Microbiome Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) 18/4/2022 To view the newsletter, click here Google ‘What’s the best diet for gut health? and you’ll be bombarded with foods to avoid, supplements to add to your shopping list, keto meal plans to follow, and ‘detox’ programs you should sign up for.With all […]
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, […]
MothersBabies Newsletter – Healthy babies: Does mode of delivery matter?
MothersBabies Newsletter:Healthy babies: Does mode of delivery matter? 11/4/2022 To view the newsletter, click here Mum Guilt. It’s so common, and it breaks our hearts to see new mothers feeling as if they’ve somehow ‘failed’ if they don’t deliver vaginally. Our belief is, if you have a happy, healthy baby in your arms at the end […]
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 […]
