MothersBabies Newsletter – Endometrial Microbiome and Miscarriage

MothersBabies Newsletter:Eat 30 for Your Microbiome 4/4/2022 To view the newsletter, click here Whilst there is plenty of buzz surrounding ‘gut health’ and the ‘gut microbiome’, a woman’s endometrial microbiome has not yet become mainstream dinner table conversation.However, with rapid advances in this area, and some potentially life-altering discoveries being made, you can expect to see – […]

The Link Between Pregnancy Diet and Baby Health

MothersBabies Newsletter:The Link Between Pregnancy Diet and Baby Health 21/3/2022 To view the newsletter, click here   There’s often so much focus during pregnancy on what we can’t eat, that we overlook what we actually can eat to support our health, and the health of our babies!This week’s newsletter examines the clear link between a […]

MothersBabies Newsletter – Life Goal: a Balanced Gut

MothersBabies Newsletter:Life Goal: a Balanced Gut 21/3/2022 To view the newsletter, click here. Much has been written about the importance of consuming certain vitamins, minerals and nutrients during pregnancy, but did you know that the health of a mother’s microbiome during pregnancy and breastfeeding also plays a vital role in setting your baby up for a lifetime […]

MothersBabies Newsletter – Eat 30 for your Microbiome

MothersBabies Newsletter:Eat 30 for Your Microbiome 17/3/2022 To view the newsletter, click here. We can’t tell you enough about how important your microbiome (gut health) is to your overall health and our specific focus is on your reproductive health. A healthy gut has been scientifically proven to improve your fertility, improve your chances of a healthy […]

Is Your Gut Healthy?

Is Your Gut Healthy? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) 07/03/2022 With all the talk about ‘gut health’ everywhere you look, you might be wondering what a ‘healthy’ gut even is! How can a healthy gut be measured? Is it just the absence […]

Why we love Bifidobacteria

Breastfeeding Diet – Does It Matter? Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc) 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 and giving up seats on trains. Once the birth happens […]

Feeding Your Bub and Their Bugs

Feeding Your Bub and Their Bugs Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) 26/2/2022 You’ve got all the gear…The ‘right’ highchair, the suction-cup plate, the pastel silicon baby utensils, and those smock bibs that cover your baby’s entire outfit…because you know exactly how messy […]

Why We Love Bifidobacteria

Father and baby

Why We Love Bifidobacteria Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) 15/2/2022 Probiotic supplements are everywhere these days, and they come with some pretty hefty health claims. Are these claims too good to be true? Will any old probiotic do? Do I need to […]

MothersBabies Newsletter – Bifidobacteria and Immunity

MothersBabies Newsletter: Bifidobacteria and Immunity 14/2/2022 To view the newsletter, click here. There isn’t a magic pill that will stop us getting disease but a strong immune system is definitely a good start.  There is a growing body of evidence that suggests the immune system we develop in our early years lays the foundation for […]

MothersBabies Newsletter – All About Pre and Probiotics

MothersBabies Newsletter:All About Pre and Probiotics 14/2/2022 To view the newsletter, click here.   We know that having a good balance of healthy microbes in your gut can have significant health benefits for you and your baby, but how do you get more of the ‘good stuff?’. One way is probiotics, which are essentially good […]