The Natal Naturopath

In this week's episode I swapped seats and was the guest on The Science Of Motherhood podcast with Dr Renee White.In this episode, Dr Renee White from 'The Science Of Motherhood' interviews me about tips to address iron deficiency. We discuss the importance of early detection and prevention, highlighting the negative outcomes associated with anemia during pregnancy, such as postpartum depression, low birth weight, and placental complications. Learn more about Dr Renee White and Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doulas:Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby? Have a peek at their doula offerings.

PMS (premenstrual syndrome) refers to a collection of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the days or weeks preceding menstruation in many women. These symptoms are generally mild to moderate in intensity and do not significantly impair daily functioning.There are 5 subcategories of PMSI go through each subcategory, the main symptoms and pathways that drive those symptoms. Each one has its own treatment plan too!If you are wanting a practitioner to guide your PMS treatment, we are your ladies. Are we insta friends? If not, come over and say hi @thenatalnaturopathThank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it.

In this episode I go through a week in the life of our family, day by day what our routine and schedule looks like. We have an 8 year old, and 4 year old twins, my husband is a full time shift worker and I run a more-than-full time business - and here is how we have set up our week so that we can navigate and thrive within the busyness of our growing family! I mentioned tried tips and tricks on how I have gotten our mornings and nights to run more smoothly with less stress, and how I carve out time for my own self care. Are we insta friends? If not, come over and say hi @thenatalnaturopathThank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it.

In this episode, I discuss the main differences between the Mirena and the copper IUD - and what exactly both is doing within your body. Topics mentioned:My favourite form of contraception and why, and what I personally useHormonal vs non-hormonal contraception methodsCopper IUD permitting natural ovulatory cyclesWhich of the two methods increase and decrease your menstrual blood flowWhat side effects are associated with the Mirena (contraceptive drug levonorgestrel)Mirena suppressing ovulatory cycles some of the timeHow I would rank each contraception method on least to most impactful on the body.Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @thenatalnaturopath. We love to know what you think of the podcast.Are we friends on Instagram? If not, come along and say hi. Thank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it.

Male fertility matters, just as equally as females. And stressfully, following current projections, sperm counts are set to reach zero in 2045!After all, they are 50% of the baby. So infertility does not solely rest on the woman’s shoulders, nor does miscarriage or recurrent miscarriage. Sperm quality impacts early pregnancy loss odds significantly.Falling sperm counts in the last few decades are “threatening human survival” and leading to a fertility crisis. About 40 percent of infertility cases can be traced to male factors, such as sperm count, quality.Sperm are easily damaged from lifestyle factors, and there are many factors that are known to interfere with sperm quality. Topics mentionedThe EARTH study. Dietary factors that lower and increase sperm countsModifiable lifestyle factors that have been show to increase sperm qualityChemicals to avoid to improve sperm healthNutrients that encourage optimal sperm healthWhat poor sperm quality is linked toIf you are wanting more help with your fertility, we love to help people make babies so you can Book in for a 1:1 consultation with any of our practitionersAre we insta friends? If not, come over and say hi @thenatalnaturopathThank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it.

If you are someone who is taking an iron supplement, but finding after months of diligently taking it, your ferritin has barely increased - this is the episode for you. There is almost always an answer as to why you ferritin isn't increasing, and you just need to figure out which one it is (or we can for you within an appointment). Mentioned:Forms of iron; poorly absorbed vs highly absorbedProducts that hinder iron absorptionHepcidin and how to maximise iron absorption by alternate day dosingGut absorption issues, gut inflammationUnder-active thyroidHow copper and vitamin A play a role in absorption and transport of ironCheck out IronBiotic here; it contains iron bisglycinate, activated B's, a probiotic strain, copper and beta-carotene. We know, it's amazing.Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.Are we insta friends? If not, come over and say hi @thenatalnaturopathThank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it.

I get asked a lot over on Instagram, “what do you think of iron infusions, should I be getting one?” and it’s a lengthy topic with many things to consider - so here is an episode entirely dedicated to the topic! The purpose of this episode is to help arm you with information so you can make your own informed decisions that feel right for you. In this episode, I go over..what the current guidelines and recommendations are in Australia for iron infusions in pregnancy, and what is the cut offs for diagnosing anaemia in pregnancyWhat the risks of infusions outlining maternal and neonatal outcomesWhat the difference is between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemiaWhen are iron infusions not recommendedWhat too little, and on the other end, too much iron could do in pregnancyWhat is the solution to preventing iron deficient anaemia in the first placeAs always, please make sure you have an informed discussion regarding the risks with your primary health care provider as this episode is not designed to replace medical advice.Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.Are we insta friends? If not, come over and say hi @thenatalnaturopathThank you for listening! I would loveeeee if you could give my podcast a rating and a review. It's important as it helps get this podcast into the ears of other women who need it. References: Seeho SKM & Morris JM. 2018. Intravenous iron use in pregnancy: Ironing out the issues and evidence. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 58, 145–147.https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2019/march/anaemia-in-pregnancyKhalafallah A, Dennis A, Bates J, et al. A prospective randomized, controlled trial of intravenous versus oral iron for moderate iron deficiency anaemia of pregnancy. J Intern Med 2010;268(3):286–95. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02251.xBreymann C. Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. Semin Hematol 2015;52(4):339–47. doi: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2015.07.003.Lee AI, Okam MM. Anemia in pregnancy. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2011;25(2):241–59. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2011.02.001. Reveiz L, Gyte GM, Cuervo LG, Casasbuenas A. Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011;(10):CD003094. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003094.pub3Qassim A, Mol BW, Grivell RM, Grzeskowiak LE. Safety and efficacy of intravenous iron polymaltose, iron sucrose and ferric carboxymaltose in pregnancy: A systematic review. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2018;58(1):22–39. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12695.

This episode is the one that fitness guru's on instagram won't want you to be listening to, and they certainly aren't talking about. I’m really sick of seeing weight loss experts reporting weight loss is simplyLESS CALORIES + MORE EXERCISE. It perpetuates the entire toxic diet culture.This is setting people up for complete disappointment, not to mention feeling likewhilst you are starving yourself and running yourself into the ground with exercise!Yes for some, it really can come down to over-eating or not moving their body enough, but for so many of you - you do these things... and you lose ZERO weight. And you're like huh?! I thought I needed to just eat less and exercise more. Why aren't I losing weight?Losing weight can be MUCH more complex with lots of things to consider; and we must remember to have compassion for our bodies as we are all biochemically different.Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @thenatalnaturopath. We love to know what you think of the podcast.

Recurrent miscarrying is traumatic, devastating and almost always, preventable. If someone has had two miscarriages in a row, I believe it's time to dig a bit deeper starting with very thorough blood tests and a trained set of eyes.Recurrent miscarrying is a sign that something deeper is going on. More often than not, something comes up that can be worked on.⁠ In this episode, I go through all of the most common causes of recurrent miscarriages so that you are informed and able to investigate whether if any are relevant to you. If you are wanting to see one of the practitioners within my team - you can book an appointment with us at www.thenatalnaturopath.com.au/book-now. Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @thenatalnaturopath. We love to know what you think of the podcast.

The episode that EVERY soon to be conceiving, or pregnant mama should be listening to. What exactly are the differences between folic acid and methyl-folate? What does your body have to do to both of them?Why do some supplements use folic acid, and others methyl-folate?And why methyl-folate comes out as Queen in this debate, each and every time. Remember to give my podcast a 5-star review if you are loving it and share it with a friend of family member who is looking to get pregnant, or is currently pregnant, so that they can learn why they need methyl-folate. Click here to learn more about The Natal Naturopath and to sign up to the weekly newsletter. Don’t worry we won’t spam you! And for those who sign up to the newsletter you will get 10% off your first purchase.If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @thenatalnaturopath. We love to know what you think of the podcast.