Post Partum
Top Herbs for Postnatal Depression
As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experience postnatal depression within the first year. It is often a slow onset developing from 2-3 weeks postpartum and includes symptoms such as irritability, depression, guilt, hopelessness, chronic exhaustion, inability to cope, fear, inadequacy and lack of joy. There are a huge range of factors which contribute…
Read MoreStocking Your Postpartum Pantry
Stocking your postpartum pantry with healing foods is a great way to enhance your recovery after childbirth and support you in these early weeks. Traditional cultures all over the world emphasise a focus on warming, grounding and nourishing foods for new mothers. According to Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine a mother is energetically cold after giving…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Belly Binding Postpartum
Belly binding is a centuries-old tradition that spans many cultures including Indonesia and Malaysia. It not only helps to support core muscles, but it also helps correct your posture whilst you carry or breastfeed your newborn. Binding can help the uterus shrink (involution) and the compression from the wrap aids in reducing postpartum bleeding. We…
Read MoreNatural Remedies For Post Natal Anxiety
Post Natal Anxiety is a condition that isn’t given much air time despite it affecting 1 in 5 new mothers! It is actually more common that Post Natal Depression and can have devastating affects on the whole family if not treated. I rember it hitting me like a hammer after the birth of both of…
Read MoreTonics for Post Partum Brain Fog
Do you often feel like you have your head in the clouds? That your thoughts are murky, your concentration poor, your memory fuzzy? Brain fog can be caused by multiple things including: Stress Lack of Sleep Nutritional Deficiencies Hormonal Changes Medications When it comes to hormonal changes, this is particularly true when it comes to…
Read MoreWhy I Became A Post Partum Doula
When I first found out that I was pregnant with my first born I realised that there was so much that I didn’t know about pregnancy and birth. Being the oldest of my family I’d never seen anyone go through the transition before so it felt like stepping into a completely different world. I decided…
Read MoreTop 5 Foods For Newborn Mothers
During the post partum period after my eldest son was born, I realised how the simple task of eating nourishing meals was fast falling to the bottom of my to do list. I know it sounds crazy but when you are spending so many hours feeding your baby, changing nappies, settling and trying to get…
Read MoreA Mothers Guide To Surving Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a tough reality of early motherhood, with research indicating that on average, mothers loose approximately 400-750 hours of sleep in the first year of babies life. That’s the equivalent of 50 nights sleep! This can take a huge toll on the mother both physically and emotionally as well as affecting her relationships,…
Read MoreBlood Building Foods and Herbs
Do you often find yourself feeling exhausted and stressed out with a foggy mind or depressed and anxious mood? Perhaps you have difficulty falling asleep, experiencing body aches or chronic headaches. These are all signs that you may be blood deficient, which according to Traditional Chinese Medicine is much more involved than the iron deficiency…
Read MoreHerbal Remedies During Lactation
Throughout my first pregnancy I had always planned on breastfeeding. I did a lot of reading about the benefits to both mum and bub but that was all I knew as I had never actually seen anyone breastfeed their baby in real life! I know this sounds crazy but many mums I speak to have…
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