Pre-conception preparation includes having comprehensive blood tests done through your medical practitioner. These tests include full thyroid profiles which should be monitored before, during and after pregnancy. Thyroid hormones are intricately linked to and dependent on adequate levels of iodine, selenium and zinc. In additional to nutrient requirements, checking antibodies which can pre-date actual thyroid…
For those of you who have read my book or my blogs, you will be familiar with the importance of preparing your body before falling pregnant. This article relates to you, ladies, and explains why it is important to have good levels of stored iron in your body before conception.
It is normal for your…
Pre-conception preparation applies to anyone thinking about having a baby - whether you are first-time parents or are looking to add to your family. In some instances, it is almost more important for the second, third or more times parent to give pre-conception preparation careful consideration.
While I have helped many first-time parents realise their…
Understanding the glands that regulate your hormones
The complex orchestration of hormones, affecting every cell of a woman’s body begins with the master regulator, the hypothalamus. In turn the pituitary, ovaries, adrenals and thyroid glands work in unison ensuring the delicate balance of hormones is maintained. This delicate balance can easily become overwhelmed without proper…
For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study.
Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression.
Current treatments like therapy can be inaccessible and antidepressants can carry risks for…
Electronic Devices and EMF
In my book, How to Have a Healthy Baby, I discuss stress and its negative impacts on health and fertility. In addition to the "obvious" stressors such as physical and emotional trauma, we are all exposed to a constant and pervasive invisible source of stress: electromagnetic frequencies or EMF.…
What is postnatal depletion? Oscar Serrallach coined the term "postnatal depletion" in 2018 to describe a range of symptoms women experience after having a baby. These symptoms include lack of sleep, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, loss of libido, ongoing fatigue, hyper-vigilance, feeling overwhelmed with too many decisions, loss of confidence, confusion, poor concentration and memory,…