C Sections vs. Vaginal Births: The impact on bub’s microbiome
MothersBabies Newsletter: C-SECTIONS VS. VAGINAL BIRTHS: The Impact on Bub’s Gut Microbiome 27/11/2023 To view the newsletter, click here Before we start, can we please make it very very clear that we are not saying that C sections are ‘bad’, that no-one should ever ‘choose’ to have one, or that babies born via C-section will […]
Does What You Eat in Pregnancy Really Matter?
MothersBabies Newsletter: Does What You Eat in Pregnancy Really Matter? 20/11/2023 To view the newsletter, click here You’ve probably heard it before… The well-meaning aunt telling you to “enjoy your pregnancy cos it’s the only time you can eat whatever you want…”… “You’re eating for two now…go on, have another”… This idea comes straight […]
Probiotics in Pregnancy?
MothersBabies Newsletter: Probiotics in Pregnancy? 13/11/2023 To view the newsletter, click here Probiotics are everywhere and readily available…Walk into your local supermarket and you’ll probably be able to pick up some kind of broad spectrum probiotic with an array of alleged health benefits… As for taking a probiotic during pregnancy…where’s the science at? Do […]
The Most Critical Window of Time for Bub’s Gut Microbiome
MothersBabies Newsletter: The Most Critical Window of Time for Bub’s Gut Microbiome 24/07/2023 To view the newsletter, click here We know there are a lot of things to focus on when you have a newborn… “When’s their next nap?…” “How long since they last fed?…” “Is that nappy full?…” “Will I get to sleep through […]
Why We Love Bifidobacterium
MothersBabies Newsletter: Why We Love Bifidobacterium 26/06/2023 To view the newsletter, click here Could Bifidobacterium Be the Secret to A Healthy Life? You’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard about probiotics…These allegedly ‘gut-healthy’ little critters are popping up everywhere – in supplement form, added to foods, fancy kombuchas and kefirs… […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Gut Health
MothersBabies Newsletter: 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut Health 15/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here 1. The health of your gut microbiome can affect your chances of successfully falling pregnant.No-one really talks about this, but we want to change it… Are we saying that you will definitely fall pregnant if you […]
RECIPE: ONE HEALTHY BABY
MothersBabies Newsletter:RECIPE: ONE HEALTHY BABY 08/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here RECIPE: ONE HEALTHY BABY INGREDIENTS* 1 pantry & fridge stocked with fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, seafood and lean meats for mum-and-dad-to-be. 1 healthy, well-shaped, mobile sperm sample from healthy male. At least 1 good quality egg from 1 female, preferably […]
Footy Hold, Milk Spray & Tongue Ties My Personal Breastfeeding Journey
MothersBabies Newsletter:Footy Hold, Milk Spray and Tongue Ties My Personal Breastfeeding Story 01/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here A bit of a different newsletter this week… I wanted to share with you one of my own, personal experiences… My breastfeeding story.I’m Clare, nutritionist and professional violinist (weird combo, I know!), and I’m the writer […]
Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity
MothersBabies Newsletter: Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity 24/04/2023 To view the newsletter, click here Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity From the people who tell you to supplement with formula in case your supply isn’t enough for your baby to thrive, to the overly blunt ‘Breast is Best’ campaigns… From those who give you sideways glances when […]
Want a healthy gut? You may need more fibre
MothersBabies Newsletter:The One Thing you may need more of, for a healthy gut 29/09/2022 To view the newsletter, click here What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘fibre’? Metamucil? Keeping ‘regular’ 💩? Chocolate coated digestive biccies? Chances are, your thoughts go to something to do with your toilet trips… After […]
