Pregnancy

What you need to know about Smoking during Pregnancy

by admin on July 29, 2016 Comments Off on What you need to know about Smoking during Pregnancy

For some of us its an easy conclusion; Smoking during Pregnancy is unhealthy. But for those that are smokers, the addiction makes it REALLY challenging to quit, even when there’s a new life to consider. You might recall the controversy surrounding Radio personality, Chrissie Swan’s struggle with giving up smoking, that really divided the nation. Many were outraged and and many were sympathetic to a distraught mother-to-be.

Here we take a look at the issues around Smoking during Pregnancy.

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Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

by admin on July 19, 2016 Comments Off on Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

There are early pregnancy signs that typically occur very soon after the pregnancy takes place.  Ordinarily, a pregnancy test can confirm your suspicions quickly.  However, being able to recognize some of the clues that your body is giving you, can help you decide if you need to look further into the possibility that you could be pregnant.  Here are some early pregnancy signs to watch for that may indicate that you are indeed expecting. 

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4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

by admin on June 30, 2016 Comments Off on 4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

If there’s one things that walks out the door with the Fertility Acupuncture clients I’m seeing, its this link to a recipe for Bone Broth.  Bone Broth is a golden oldie that has come back into fashion with all this talk about the Paleo Diet, but over the ages, many cultures around the world agree about the benefits of bone broth for health. Here we take a look at Traditional Chinese Medicine’s view on Bone Broth and benefits for fertility.

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The Business of IVF

by admin on June 23, 2016 Comments Off on The Business of IVF

A recent investigation into IVF Clinics by the Australian Media has highlighted the IVF Clinics and their marketing strategies. Do they make too many promises? Is it considered misleading, once you look at the statistics? For all the emotive language, imagery and some couple’s unwavering commitment to their fertility plans, can the marketing and business of IVF be taking advantage of people? The Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are taking a closer look.

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Does Acupuncture bring on Labour?

by admin on June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Does Acupuncture bring on Labour?

Did you know Acupuncture can be recommended by midwives to initiate labour? Doctors can also be supportive of trying methods such as acupuncture to bring on labour naturally. Here we discuss Acupuncture to bring on Labour, what’s involved and how the body can respond.

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Pregnancy Nutrition App – Poppyseed to Pumpkin

by admin on April 3, 2016 Comments Off on Pregnancy Nutrition App – Poppyseed to Pumpkin

Following the 37 weeks over a Pregnancy, this Pregnancy Nutrition App, Poppyseed to Pumpkin provides recipes for each week of the journey in the convenient format on your tablet or smartphone.

Reviewed by a nutritionist, these recipes use healthy wholefoods to give you the best nutrition during such an important time for you and baby.

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Grief after Miscarriage

by admin on March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Grief after Miscarriage

Miscarriage can be a trying and challenging time for couples. There is no ‘one way’ for navigating their path through an experience like this. In this article I have interviewed Tina Bakalla, a Demartini Facilitator, about Grief and Loss after Miscarriage to get her perspective on the issue and any useful information on how to cope.

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Repaying your Sleep Debt

by admin on March 8, 2016 Comments Off on Repaying your Sleep Debt

With a newborn, after the hormone high has gone, the perils of sleep deprivation can be a huge shock to the system; Physically, Mentally & Emotionally. Days fly by quickly and you get to the end of another week, and think where has that time gone? Long term Sleep Deprivation can lead to a Sleep Debt and the good news is there’s something you can do about it.

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Can Acupuncture help IVF?

by admin on September 18, 2015 Comments Off on Can Acupuncture help IVF?

Women may not even consider acupuncture during IVF. While most people think of acupuncture more as a treatment for pain, the research says Acupuncture can actually have some overwhelming results when it comes to conception, pregnancy and for the improvement and support of IVF procedures.

Acupuncture can have positive results when it comes to managing stress and anxiety as well, perfect for balancing & regulating the body pre-pregnancy, and ensuring a successful implantation. Here we discuss the question “Can Acupuncture help IVF?”

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Can you have Acupuncture when Pregnant?

by admin on September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Can you have Acupuncture when Pregnant?

Male partners are often protective of their Pregnant spouses and frequently ask the question “Can you have Acupuncture when Pregnant?” Massage and acupuncture have been used for centuries in Eastern Medicine to help alleviate some of the major physical and emotional symptoms that can accompany pregnancy. Modern medical science has shown that acupuncture not only helps with the common complaints that women have when they are pregnant but also improve the potential for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

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