The Gut Chronicles: the story behind your bub’s microbiome

MothersBabies Newsletter:The Gut Chronicles: the story behind your bub’s microbiome 10/5/2022 To view the newsletter, click here 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’? Should we co-sleep? Is sleep training the […]

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’? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]