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The Pregnancy Naturopath

Locality: Brunswick, Victoria

Address: 1/68 Melville Road 3039 Brunswick, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/

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25.01.2022 This year has been a year like no other. Take some time to do the things you enjoy and spend time with the people you love this festive season. Merry Christmas! #festivecheer #merryxmas #littlethingscount #slowdown #christmas #specialtimes #spreadlove

24.01.2022 A Little Too Early. Preventing Pre-Term Labour. A preterm birth is an extremely stressful event for both the baby and the baby’s family. Learn how you can reduce your risks of pre-term labour in my blog... https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/gestational-diabetes/

23.01.2022 Hi there and welcome to my new followers. It’s Carmen and Ollie here. Just thought I’d let you know how I can help you achieve your pregnancy dreams. I am a qualified natural fertility awareness educator and can assist you to understand your reproductive cycle, and learn how to maximise your chances of conceiving. Consulting with a Natural Fertility Specialist has been shown to enhance the effectiveness of the method, compared to those who are self-taught. ... Get in touch for a pre-conception consultation and to find out more about natural fertility and increasing your chances of starting a family.

23.01.2022 Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy. As a naturopath, holistic practitioner and midwife, my passion and area of expertise is to provide you with advice, treatment and ongoing support throughout the pregnancy. My free downloadable eGuide will help you navigate the 40 weeks of pregnancy and all that comes with it. This will help you achieve the birth experience you desire, as well as growing a healthy baby! Download today... https://mailchi.mp/thepreg/your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy

23.01.2022 Want to take a holistic approach to your health? I am here to support you. With over 20 years experience in women’s health including midwifery, delivery suites, postnatal wards, neonatal nurseries and specialist clinics, I understand how natural therapies work alongside western medicine. A healthy woman, baby and family is the goal and I only use products that are safe and trusted. If you're concerned about your health or want to take a proactive approach to holistic wellbeing, I invite you to book a consultation. https://www.myhealth1st.com.au/appointmentWidget/makatea

21.01.2022 Preventing Gestational Diabetes. Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes in Australia, affecting thousands of pregnant women. Magnesium plays a vital role in blood glucose control and metabolism, and can significantly reduce your risk of gestational diabetes throughout your pregnancy. ... Read more https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/gestational-diabetes/

19.01.2022 The most beautiful things are effortless.

19.01.2022 The first week with your newborn & what to expect. Your newborn baby will spend the first seven days of their life adapting to the drastic changes to their environment. A new life in the outside world will be very different to their time in the womb. What they need the most now is warmth, smiles and security and lots of attention! Eye contact, playing, massaging and cuddles will all help to make your newborn feel safe and connected to you. Read more in my recent blog... https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/the-first-week-with-/

17.01.2022 Do you want to look back on your birth experience with sweet nostalgia? Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about the birth of your child. Here’s what Sarah Boyd had to say Read the full Q&A with Sarah Boyd https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/a-natural-approach-t/

17.01.2022 Optimise your fertility. Many studies have examined how lifestyle,diet and environmental factors can effect a couple’s chance of conceiving. If you have been trying to conceive and have been unsuccessful, I can help you identify and manage the lifestyle factors that may be effecting your fertility. My services also compliment IVF fertility treatments. For a consultation get in touch by calling 03 9372 0499 or book online. https://www.myhealth1st.com.au/appointmentWidget/mak...atea #pregnancy #fertility

16.01.2022 Natural Liver Cleansing. If you've been indulging over the festive season and feeling sluggish over summer, a natural liver cleanse is perfect. Your liver is your body’s own emergency ward. Constantly putting out fires, dealing with dangerous substances, providing vital protection and healing abilities. Why not love it back? The liver is often a forgotten vital organ until things start to go wrong, or you begin to feel unwell. It is responsible for processing toxins, hormones and all healthy and unhealthy fats in your body, so you want to keep it in optimal health and working at its best. Find out what you need to stock up on, to help support the liver to cleanse on a daily basis by providing valuable nutrients. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/love-your-liver/

16.01.2022 #NewBlog Herbs That Naturally Increase Fertility When looking for herbs that naturally increase fertility, it’s tempting to have a quick look online, read a few reviews and make an online purchase. The claims made on the internet about herbs for fertility can be intriguing and tempting but often false. It’s therefore essential to visit a qualified naturopath or herbalist before deciding on the right herbs for you, and not to automatically trust over the counter or online pur...chases. Of course, there isn’t one herb that will cure your infertility and solve all of your problems, but there are some readily available herbs that can increase your chances of fertility when incorporated into a tailored pregnancy plan. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/herbs-increase-ferti/

16.01.2022 Did you know? Regular intake of spicy foods can change the ‘flavour’ of your amniotic fluid and influence your baby’s tastebuds? A foetus starts swallowing amniotic fluid at around ten weeks and what you eat during pregnancy could affect your child’s flavour preferences later on. Find out more facts about eating spicy foods in pregnancy in this blog... https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/eating-spicy-food-in/

15.01.2022 A call out to all you holistic health practitioners. A very rewarding way to grow your practice (pun intended)! It is great to see patients right through from preconception, pregnancy and birth. You even get to cuddle the end result (your patients baby). Why refer on when you can learn vital holistic pregnancy support from a naturopath/midwife in the comfort of your own home. Click on link for more information. https://www.linkedin.com//carmen-farrugia-1b553890_new-pra

14.01.2022 Papaya is back in season. Jam packed with so much goodness. Antioxidants such as Lycopene and Vitamin C, digestive enzymes to help with bloating, constipation and inflammation. Good to use in a range of culinary delights from salads to smoothies. Great smoothie partners are; strawberries, red dragon fruit, mango, banana and pineapple. Don’t forget to add some seeds as that’s where the real magic is.

14.01.2022 #NewBlog The Pregnancy Naturopath’s Top Male Fertility increasing foods when you’re preparing for conception, it’s not just women’s health that matters. While some foods can increase sperm count, other foods can harm sperm quality and quantity. In my latest blog, I share the top 5 male fertility increasing foods that men can add to their diets when trying to conceive. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/male-fertility-incre/

14.01.2022 Walking my local with my buddy Ollie. Before the rain.

13.01.2022 Reflux & Heartburn in pregnancy. Did you know the hormones, specific to pregnancy, that help soften the pelvis to allow for childbirth, are also responsible for the symptoms of reflux and heartburn. Being a Naturopath, I love supporting natural digestion. I have helped many pregnant women soothe their symptoms with digestive enzymes, and herbs such as chamomile. Download Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy where I explain more about the symptoms and provide a list of Survival ...Tips to help you get through this time. https://mailchi.mp/thepreg/your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy #pregnancy #pregnancyguide #naturalpregnancy

12.01.2022 Vitamin C... This power packed vitamin helps to protect cells and keep them healthy. It's also responsible for maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. To boost your daily intake, enjoy fresh seasonal produce including citrus fruits, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, cabbage, cauliflower, Green leafy veggies, potatoes, broccoli, watercress, Brussel sprouts, cantaloupe and kiwi fruit. Your skin and body will thank you for it. #vitaminC #boostvitaminc

11.01.2022 What Foods Can I Eat To Increase Magnesium During Pregnancy? The most abundant magnesium rich foods are green leafy vegetables. Chlorophyll, responsible for the green pigment found in plants, is rich in Magnesium. Good sources include; spinach, kale, broccoli, watercress, collards and silver beet. Legumes such as kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed beans, chickpeas, broad beans and lima beans also provide a good source of Magnesium. As well as wholegrains, nuts and seeds.... Find out why Magnesium is such an important mineral for our bodies during pregnancy. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/importance-of-magnes/

11.01.2022 Wholesome Chocolate Truffles here's a little indulgence for you this Christmas. Enjoy! Ingredients cup ripe avocado 170g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped... 1tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder, leave aside to coat truffles 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, leave aside to coat truffles Method Puree avocado in a food processor or blender until smooth and put aside. In a separate bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate. When chocolate is completely melted, stir in coconut sugar and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Pour chocolate mixture into food processor with avocado puree and pulse again to combine. Put in the fridge for approx. 30 mins to cool. Use two small bowls, one with cacao powder and one with desiccated coconut. Once truffles have cooled, roll the truffles into small balls. Lightly dust half the batch in cacao powder and the other in desiccated coconut. Keep the truffles in the fridge for up to one week. Recipe source: Bio Concepts

10.01.2022 Finally. My first Echinacea flower. Despite being a bit short of water while I was away still a wonderful surprise.

09.01.2022 Herbs for men's fertility... A herb that can naturally increase fertility in men is Tribulus terrestris. According to Fertilitypedia, Tribulus is effective on sperm parameters and sexual function in men especially in combination with other fertility treatments. It has been found to increase production of the luteinising hormone which stimulates the production of testosterone. There are a range of herbs that can naturally increase fertility when used correctly. Some great an...tioxidant herbs that can improve egg quality and overall health include green tea, resveratrol and turmeric. Contact me today to book an appointment or to discuss how naturopathy could help you. My office is located at Brunswick Health which is easily accessible by both car and public transport. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/herbs-increase-ferti/

09.01.2022 Yay, you're pregnant, congratulations! There's nothing more special than seeing that first image of your baby on screen! It's THE most incredible time in a woman's life. As a naturopath , I help make healthy babies, and support women throughout their pregnancy journey, into motherhood and beyond. I’ve created Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy. An eGuide that covers all the information you need from early pregnancy, through to the last trimester. You will learn more about: ... Nausea & Pregnancy Pregnancy & Constipation Reflux & Heartburn Headaches & Cramps Essential Must Have Supplements Pregnancy & Sleep Anxiety in Pregnancy Each section is filled with information, practical advice and survival tips to help you along your journey. Download the free eGuide today. https://mailchi.mp/thepreg/your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy

09.01.2022 Missing our beautiful coastline big time. Hopefully we will see you again soon?!

08.01.2022 Before COVID & During COVID

08.01.2022 Are you experiencing morning sickness in your pregnancy? It's not a pleasant feeling and is not always experienced in the morning - nausea effects everyone differently. There isn’t one magic bullet to treat nausea in pregnancy, however a combination of individualised diet and lifestyle choices will have the greatest effect. In my new eBook, Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, I have listed a whole page of Survival Tips to help you overcome nausea. Download the FREE guide now... https://mailchi.mp/thepreg/your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy

08.01.2022 The most wonderful açai bowl and Chai @growanglesea

07.01.2022 Navigating Pregnancy Naturally Q&A Many women need support to navigate their way through the nine months of pregnancy. Each trimester brings with it changes to your body and mind. If you’re considering engaging a health professional/holistic health practitioner, for a natural approach to pregnancy, this Q&A may help. It will guide you through what to expect when seeing Carmen Farrugia, The Pregnancy Naturopath. ... https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/a-natural-approach-t/ #pregnancy #naturalpregnancy

05.01.2022 #NewBlog Eating Spicy Food in Pregnancy: Is it safe? Consuming spicy food in pregnancy is totally safe it won’t affect your baby whatsoever and it can even provide some surprising benefits. Lots of women start craving spicy food when they’re pregnant but worry that spicy foods will harm their baby in some way. Cravings during pregnancy are stereotypically strange combinations or ‘odd’ foods like pickles, tomato juice and even burgers topped with marmalade (!) Cravings usual...ly start during the first trimester and most likely to be caused by rapidly changing hormones in your body. According to research conducted by Frontiers in Psychology, an estimated 50-90% of women experience cravings for specific foods during pregnancy. If you’re craving spicy foods and you’re pregnant, there are a few things to keep in mind: https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/eating-spicy-food-in/

05.01.2022 I have some very exciting news! I'm moving to Brunswick Health located at 1/68 Melville Road, Brunswick. It's only a hop, skip and a jump away from Moonee Ponds. From Monday, 11 January 2021 you will be able to see me on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays at Brunswick Health. To book an appointment call 03 9380 8099 or make an online booking... https://brunswickhealth.com.au/appointment.html

03.01.2022 Are all Magnesium supplements the same? Is Magnesium readily absorbed by the body during pregnancy? The short answer is no. Magnesium needs to make its way through the harsh stomach environment unscathed, so it can be absorbed in the intestines. Read more. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/importance-of-magnes/

03.01.2022 #NewBlog Preventing Cramps, Headaches & High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Magnesium is our powerhouse mineral. It’s at the heart of every cell in the body, helping us to produce vital energy. It also helps to control blood pressure, balance blood sugar, reduce muscle cramps and strengthen bones. It’s no wonder we use up our Magnesium supplies very quickly! Especially in pregnancy. In my latest article you’ll learn more about magnesium, and how it can help to prevent cramps, he...adaches and high blood pressure throughout your pregnancy. https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/preventing-cramps-he/ See more

03.01.2022 With what will hopefully be the last chill blast of Winter. I thought I would warm you up with my latest blog. Check it out and stay warm. X https://thepregnancynaturopath.com.au/warming-foods/

03.01.2022 Blueberries really do pack a punch. They are a powerful berry that has a heap of health benefits such as improving; heart health and bone strength, skin health, high blood pressure, cancer prevention and mental health. They’re packed full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Here are some ways you can incorporate blueberries into your diet:... Use blueberries as a fresh topping on oats, yoghurt, cereal or pancakes for extra flavour. Whip up a quick and easy smoothie using blueberries and any other berries, ice and your milk/yoghurt of choice. Mix fresh or dried blueberries into a spinach salad with walnuts and feta/goats cheese. Blend blueberries in a food processor with a little water to make a fresh syrup for desserts or breakfast foods Or simply enjoy them naturally as a snack.

01.01.2022 For those of you who are pregnant, please be mindful of advice you receive from well-meaning individuals. In recent months I've seen a lot of discussions in social media groups and forums, where women are asking for advice on pregnancy related topics such as nausea in pregnancy, gestational diabetes, constipation and so on. Well meaning individuals are offering their advice or recommendations based on their experience, and it alarms me that much of it is either incorrect, or... can be harmful to mother and baby during pregnancy. By all means put your questions out there, but also do your own research and seek the assistance of a professional, based on YOUR individual needs and circumstances. If you're wanting to get pregnant or are pregnant, I'm here to support you and have over 25 years of experience in women’s health, midwifery and naturopathy. Get in touch if you have any questions or book an appointment https://www.myhealth1st.com.au/appointmentWidget/makatea

01.01.2022 Pregnancy and Constipation. Yes I agree, not a very glamorous topic but an important one. As many as 1 in 4 pregnant women experience either constipation or some digestive disturbance during their pregnancy. A combination of soluble fibre and insoluble fibre will stop things getting too hard. Learn more about what you can do to keep your poo healthy in Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy. I have put this Guide together to give you insights and survival tips specifically during pregnancy. Download now: https://mailchi.mp/thepreg/your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy